Best Online Education Programs in Greensboro, NC (2026)

Greensboro, North Carolina has 3 accredited schools offering education programs. Greensboro has a population of about 298,564. Median household income is $58,884 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 39.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Greensboro-High Point, NC metro area, the top-earning education-related role is Education Administrator, Postsecondary at a median $105,180 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Education Schools to Greensboro

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer education programs near Greensboro, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Greensboro city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Greensboro. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Greensboro College

Greensboro, NC 2.3 miles from Greensboro BOC Score 38.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 70%
Graduation rate 43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,566
Avg net price $17,882/yr
Tuition
In‑state$21,000
Out‑of‑state$21,000
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 64%
  • Programs offered: 14

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Greensboro, NC 2.3 miles from Greensboro BOC Score 59.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 59%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,160
Avg net price $10,965/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 43

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Bennett College

Greensboro, NC 3.2 miles from Greensboro BOC Score 20.6
  • 4 year
Graduation rate 26%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,654
Avg net price $28,299/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 87%
  • Programs offered: 6

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

North Carolina A & T State University

Greensboro, NC 3.4 miles from Greensboro BOC Score 55.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,440
Avg net price $10,846/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 35

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Guilford College

Greensboro, NC 3.5 miles from Greensboro BOC Score 38.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 80%
Graduation rate 47%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,590
Avg net price $22,270/yr
Tuition
In‑state$41,362
Out‑of‑state$41,362
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 65%
  • Programs offered: 12

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Strayer University-North Carolina

Greensboro, NC 4.4 miles from Greensboro BOC Score 17.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 13%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,092
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 45%
  • Programs offered: 18

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all North Carolina schools on the North Carolina education page.


Education Wages Near Greensboro

Greensboro is part of the Greensboro-High Point, NC metro area (BLS area code 24660). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to North Carolina statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Secondary School Teacher$58,990Greensboro-High Point, NC$63,498
Elementary School Teacher$59,730Greensboro-High Point, NC$64,295
Middle School Teacher$56,800Greensboro-High Point, NC$61,141
Education Teacher, Postsecondary$75,150Greensboro-High Point, NC$80,893
Education Administrator, K-12$95,130Greensboro-High Point, NC$102,400
Education Administrator, Postsecondary$105,180Greensboro-High Point, NC$113,219
Tutor$44,000Greensboro-High Point, NC$47,363
Educational and Career Counselor$56,230Greensboro-High Point, NC$60,527

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.


Greensboro at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population298,564Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$58,884Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+39.9%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)92.9 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Education-related employment in Guilford County5,903 workers, 279 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited education schools are near Greensboro, NC?

Accredited schools offering education programs near Greensboro are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.

What are the highest-paying education roles near Greensboro?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying education-related roles near Greensboro are: Education Administrator, Postsecondary ($105,180), Education Administrator, K-12 ($95,130), Education Teacher, Postsecondary ($75,150). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with North Carolina statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in High Point instead of Greensboro?

High Point, NC is 11.8 miles from Greensboro and has its own set of local education programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Greensboro an affordable place to study education?

Greensboro’s median household income of $58,884 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Greensboro while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and North Carolina public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.


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Other Programs Available in Greensboro

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Greensboro:

Data verified: July 23, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.