Best Online Education Programs in Kernersville, NC (2026)

Kernersville, North Carolina has 3 accredited schools offering education programs. Kernersville has a population of about 27,439. Median household income is $69,923 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 36.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Winston-Salem, NC metro area, the top-earning education-related role is Education Administrator, Postsecondary at a median $101,770 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Education Schools to Kernersville

The 3 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 3 schools in our directory that offer education programs near Kernersville. Distances are calculated from Kernersville city center.

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

Education Wages Near Kernersville

Kernersville is part of the Winston-Salem, NC metro area (BLS area code 49180). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to North Carolina statewide.

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.

Kernersville at a Glance

Other Kernersville-Area Cities With Education Programs

• High Point, NC – 9.5 mi away (177,412 pop)
• Winston-Salem, NC – 9.8 mi away (412,490 pop)
• Greensboro, NC – 14.4 mi away (331,894 pop)
• Thomasville, NC – 15.6 mi away (27,030 pop)
• Clemmons, NC – 17.6 mi away (20,079 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited education schools are near Kernersville, NC?

Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering education programs near Kernersville. The closest is High Point University in High Point, NC (8.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is North Carolina State University at Raleigh (82.5 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying education roles near Kernersville?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying education-related roles near Kernersville are: Education Administrator, Postsecondary ($101,770), Education Administrator, K-12 ($79,940), Education Teacher, Postsecondary ($66,160). 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 Kernersville?

High Point, NC is 9.5 miles from Kernersville 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 Kernersville an affordable place to study education?

Kernersville’s median household income of $69,923 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Kernersville 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.

Learn More About Education Programs

• Education accreditation: what to look for
• Education concentrations and specializations
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• Main Education degree guide
• Online Education programs in North Carolina
• Education programs by state

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Data verified: June 11, 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.