Best Online Engineering Programs in Laurinburg, NC (2026)

Laurinburg, North Carolina has 5 accredited schools offering engineering programs. Laurinburg has a population of about 15,079. Median household income is $39,258 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 18.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In North Carolina, the top-earning engineering-related role is Architectural and Engineering Manager at a median $167,840 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Engineering Schools to Laurinburg

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

#1

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Charlotte, NC 80.3 miles from Laurinburg BOC Score 72.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,289
Avg net price $15,435/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 85%
  • Programs offered: 53

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

North Carolina State University at Raleigh

Raleigh, NC 84.5 miles from Laurinburg BOC Score 84.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 85%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $68,758
Avg net price $17,303/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 94%
  • Programs offered: 59

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Duke University

Durham, NC 90.8 miles from Laurinburg BOC Score 82.1
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 97%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $97,800
Avg net price $29,612/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 97%
  • Programs offered: 20

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

North Carolina A & T State University

Greensboro, NC 92.6 miles from Laurinburg BOC Score 55.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,440
Avg net price $10,846/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 35

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Elon University

Elon, NC 93.4 miles from Laurinburg BOC Score 72.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 83%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $74,545
Avg net price $41,555/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 90%
  • Programs offered: 34

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

East Carolina University

Greenville, NC 132.8 miles from Laurinburg 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

#7

Appalachian State University

Boone, NC 159.3 miles from Laurinburg BOC Score 69.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 75%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,836
Avg net price $16,836/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 61

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Western Carolina University

Cullowhee, NC 213.9 miles from Laurinburg BOC Score 63.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,458
Avg net price $13,315/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 48

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Engineering Wages Near Laurinburg

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (North Carolina, statewide)
Civil Engineer$100,730
Electrical Engineer$110,130
Mechanical Engineer$100,720
Chemical Engineer$117,410
Aerospace Engineer$122,930
Biomedical Engineer$94,790
Environmental Engineer$99,440
Architectural and Engineering Manager$167,840

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.


Laurinburg at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population15,079Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$39,258Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+18.8%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited engineering schools are near Laurinburg, NC?

Accredited schools offering engineering programs near Laurinburg 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 engineering roles in North Carolina?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying engineering-related roles in North Carolina are: Architectural and Engineering Manager ($167,840), Aerospace Engineer ($122,930), Chemical Engineer ($117,410). Wages for Laurinburg workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Rockingham instead of Laurinburg?

Rockingham, NC is 20.2 miles from Laurinburg and has its own set of local engineering programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Laurinburg an affordable place to study engineering?

Laurinburg’s median household income of $39,258 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Laurinburg 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 Laurinburg

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Laurinburg:

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.