Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina has a population of about 7,727. The city’s median household income is $85,747 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 44.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 2 accredited education programs within 100 miles of Kill Devil Hills. In North Carolina, the top-earning education-related role is Education Administrator, Postsecondary at a median $99,910 annually (BLS, May 2024).
The five accredited institutions below are the closest options indexed in our directory that offer education programs. Distances are calculated from Kill Devil Hills city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk State University | Norfolk, VA | 66.3 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Old Dominion University | Norfolk, VA | 69.8 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all North Carolina schools on the North Carolina education page.
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (North Carolina, statewide) |
|---|---|
| Secondary School Teacher | $54,890 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $49,400 |
| Middle School Teacher | $50,340 |
| Education Teacher, Postsecondary | $68,340 |
| Education Administrator, K-12 | $81,310 |
| Education Administrator, Postsecondary | $99,910 |
| Tutor | $39,900 |
| Educational and Career Counselor | $57,100 |
Source: BLS, May 2024 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.
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,727 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $85,747 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 44.1% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Education-related employment in Dare County | 55 workers, 22 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Our directory lists 2 education programs within 100 miles of Kill Devil Hills. The closest is Norfolk State University in Norfolk, VA (66.3 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Old Dominion University (69.8 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.
Based on BLS May 2024 state wage data, the top-paying education-related roles in North Carolina are: Education Administrator, Postsecondary ($99,910), Education Administrator, K-12 ($81,310), Education Teacher, Postsecondary ($68,340). Wages for Kill Devil Hills workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Elizabeth City, NC is 36.9 miles from Kill Devil Hills 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.
Kill Devil Hills’s median household income of $85,747 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Kill Devil Hills while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and North Carolina public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
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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