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Best Online Elementary Education Programs in Carrboro, NC (2026)
Carrboro, North Carolina has 5 accredited schools offering elementary education programs. Carrboro has a population of about 21,170. Median household income is $85,927 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 70.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Durham-Chapel Hill, NC metro area, the top-earning elementary education-related role is Secondary School Teacher at a median $57,870 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Elementary Education Schools to Carrboro
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer elementary education programs near Carrboro, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Carrboro city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all North Carolina schools on the North Carolina elementary education page.
Elementary Education Wages Near Carrboro
Carrboro is part of the Durham-Chapel Hill, NC metro area (BLS area code 20500). 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $51,400 | Durham-Chapel Hill, NC | $52,664 |
| Middle School Teacher | $51,340 | Durham-Chapel Hill, NC | $52,602 |
| Secondary School Teacher | $57,870 | Durham-Chapel Hill, NC | $59,293 |
| Teaching Assistant | $29,090 | Durham-Chapel Hill, NC | $29,805 |
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.
Carrboro at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,170 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $85,927 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 70.4% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 97.6 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Carrboro-Area Cities With Elementary Education Programs
- Chapel Hill, NC – 2.7 mi away (59,246 pop)
- Durham, NC – 10.9 mi away (400,379 pop)
- Morrisville, NC – 15.5 mi away (24,732 pop)
- Cary, NC – 18.2 mi away (162,320 pop)
- Apex, NC – 18.6 mi away (47,349 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited elementary education schools are near Carrboro, NC?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering elementary education programs near Carrboro. The closest is North Carolina Central University in Durham, NC (11.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is William Peace University (26.9 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying elementary education roles near Carrboro?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying elementary education-related roles near Carrboro are: Secondary School Teacher ($57,870), Elementary School Teacher ($51,400), Middle School Teacher ($51,340). 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 Chapel Hill instead of Carrboro?
Chapel Hill, NC is 2.7 miles from Carrboro and has its own set of local elementary education programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is Carrboro an affordable place to study elementary education?
Carrboro’s median household income of $85,927 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Carrboro 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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Data verified: August 10, 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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