Best Online Education Programs in Kill Devil Hills, NC (2026)

Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina has 2 accredited schools offering education programs. Kill Devil Hills has a population of about 7,727. Median household income is $85,747 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 44.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In North Carolina, the top-earning education-related role is Education Administrator, Postsecondary at a median $101,060 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Education Schools to Kill Devil Hills

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer education programs near Kill Devil Hills, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Kill Devil Hills 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 Kill Devil Hills. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Elizabeth City State University

Elizabeth City, NC 35.4 miles from Kill Devil Hills BOC Score 46.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 44%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,026
Avg net price $6,364/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 15

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Mid-Atlantic Christian University

Elizabeth City, NC 36.4 miles from Kill Devil Hills BOC Score 34.1
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 51%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,342
Avg net price $18,328/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 37%
  • Programs offered: 4

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Chowan University

Murfreesboro, NC 84.6 miles from Kill Devil Hills BOC Score 33.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 31%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,412
Avg net price $14,086/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 63%
  • Programs offered: 12

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

East Carolina University

Greenville, NC 99.2 miles from Kill Devil Hills BOC Score 68.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,146
Avg net price $15,739/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 83

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

North Carolina Wesleyan University

Rocky Mount, NC 117.4 miles from Kill Devil Hills BOC Score 51.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,873
Avg net price $17,432/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 62%
  • Programs offered: 15

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Barton College

Wilson, NC 127.0 miles from Kill Devil Hills BOC Score 40.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,913
Avg net price $23,626/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 65%
  • Programs offered: 15

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

University of Mount Olive

Mount Olive, NC 146.0 miles from Kill Devil Hills BOC Score 48.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,139
Avg net price $18,853/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 29

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Southeastern Free Will Baptist Bible College

Wendell, NC 154.8 miles from Kill Devil Hills BOC Score 43.2
  • 4 year
Graduation rate 35%
Avg net price $12,602/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 87%
  • Programs offered: 2

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Education Wages Near Kill Devil Hills

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (North Carolina, statewide)
Secondary School Teacher$57,650
Elementary School Teacher$54,930
Middle School Teacher$52,010
Education Teacher, Postsecondary$70,050
Education Administrator, K-12$83,180
Education Administrator, Postsecondary$101,060
Tutor$42,390
Educational and Career Counselor$57,630

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.


Kill Devil Hills at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population7,727Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$85,747Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+44.1%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Education-related employment in Dare County55 workers, 22 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited education schools are near Kill Devil Hills, NC?

Accredited schools offering education programs near Kill Devil Hills 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 in North Carolina?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying education-related roles in North Carolina are: Education Administrator, Postsecondary ($101,060), Education Administrator, K-12 ($83,180), Education Teacher, Postsecondary ($70,050). Wages for Kill Devil Hills workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Elizabeth City instead of Kill Devil Hills?

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.

Is Kill Devil Hills an affordable place to study education?

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.

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 Kill Devil Hills

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Kill Devil Hills:

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 2024โ€“2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.