Best Online Education Programs in Wilmington, NC (2026)
Wilmington, North Carolina has a population of about 118,578. The city’s median household income is $63,900 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 45.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Wilmington, NC metro area, the top-earning education-related role is Education Administrator, Postsecondary at a median $102,350 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).
Closest Education Schools to Wilmington
The five accredited institutions below are the closest options indexed in our directory that offer education programs. Distances are calculated from Wilmington city center.
No Wilmington-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 Wilmington
Wilmington is part of the Wilmington, NC metro area (BLS area code 48900). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to North Carolina statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secondary School Teacher | $56,170 | Wilmington, NC | $58,268 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $48,210 | Wilmington, NC | $50,010 |
| Middle School Teacher | $49,830 | Wilmington, NC | $51,691 |
| Education Teacher, Postsecondary | $101,790 | Wilmington, NC | $105,591 |
| Education Administrator, K-12 | $79,830 | Wilmington, NC | $82,811 |
| Education Administrator, Postsecondary | $102,350 | Wilmington, NC | $106,172 |
| Tutor | $41,550 | Wilmington, NC | $43,102 |
| Educational and Career Counselor | $56,930 | Wilmington, NC | $59,056 |
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.
Wilmington at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 118,578 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $63,900 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 45.8% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 96.4 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Education-related employment in New Hanover County | 1,473 workers, 145 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Wilmington-Area Cities With Education Programs
- Jacksonville, NC – 45.6 mi away (101,865 pop)
- Myrtle Beach, SC – 66.9 mi away (256,079 pop)
- Lumberton, NC – 70.8 mi away (29,681 pop)
- Conway, SC – 70.9 mi away (22,761 pop)
- Havelock, NC – 74.0 mi away (21,083 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the highest-paying education roles near Wilmington?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying education-related roles near Wilmington are: Education Administrator, Postsecondary ($102,350), Education Teacher, Postsecondary ($101,790), Education Administrator, K-12 ($79,830). 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 Jacksonville instead of Wilmington?
Jacksonville, NC is 45.6 miles from Wilmington 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 Wilmington an affordable place to study education?
Wilmington’s median household income of $63,900 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Wilmington 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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