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Best Online Elementary Education Programs in Fayetteville, NC (2026)
Fayetteville, North Carolina has 5 accredited schools offering elementary education programs. Fayetteville has a population of about 209,692. Median household income is $56,395 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 28.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Fayetteville, NC metro area, the top-earning elementary education-related role is Elementary School Teacher at a median $54,350 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Elementary Education Schools to Fayetteville
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer elementary education programs near Fayetteville, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Fayetteville 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 Fayetteville
Fayetteville is part of the Fayetteville, NC metro area (BLS area code 22180). 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 | $54,350 | Fayetteville, NC | $59,076 |
| Middle School Teacher | $49,080 | Fayetteville, NC | $53,348 |
| Secondary School Teacher | $49,580 | Fayetteville, NC | $53,891 |
| Teaching Assistant | $28,690 | Fayetteville, NC | $31,185 |
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.
Fayetteville at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 209,692 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $56,395 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 28.6% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 92.0 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Fayetteville-Area Cities With Elementary Education Programs
- Pinehurst, NC – 28.7 mi away (44,070 pop)
- Sanford, NC – 29.7 mi away (34,339 pop)
- Lumberton, NC – 31.4 mi away (29,681 pop)
- Laurinburg, NC – 36.2 mi away (20,514 pop)
- Fuquay-Varina, NC – 37.0 mi away (25,865 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited elementary education schools are near Fayetteville, NC?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering elementary education programs near Fayetteville. The closest is Fayetteville Technical Community College in Fayetteville, NC (3.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of North Carolina at Pembroke (30.0 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying elementary education roles near Fayetteville?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying elementary education-related roles near Fayetteville are: Elementary School Teacher ($54,350), Secondary School Teacher ($49,580), Middle School Teacher ($49,080). 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 Pinehurst instead of Fayetteville?
Pinehurst, NC is 28.7 miles from Fayetteville 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 Fayetteville an affordable place to study elementary education?
Fayetteville’s median household income of $56,395 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Fayetteville 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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