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Best Online Education Programs in New Bern, NC (2026)
New Bern, North Carolina is home to about 31,563 residents. Median household income is $56,893 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 29.6% 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 New Bern
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer education programs near New Bern, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from New Bern city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.
No New Bern-area programs are currently indexed in our directory.
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all North Carolina schools on the North Carolina education page.
Education Wages Near New Bern
| Occupation | Median 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.
New Bern at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 31,563 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $56,893 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 29.6% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Education-related employment in Craven County | 372 workers, 38 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other New Bern-Area Cities With Education Programs
- Havelock, NC – 16.3 mi away (21,083 pop)
- Jacksonville, NC – 31.1 mi away (101,865 pop)
- Morehead City, NC – 31.5 mi away (48,637 pop)
- Kinston, NC – 31.9 mi away (28,072 pop)
- Greenville, NC – 38.6 mi away (127,464 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
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 New Bern workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Havelock instead of New Bern?
Havelock, NC is 16.3 miles from New Bern 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 New Bern an affordable place to study education?
New Bern’s median household income of $56,893 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in New Bern 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
- Is a Education degree worth it?
- Main Education degree guide
- Online Education programs in North Carolina
- Education programs by state
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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.
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