Best Online Finance Programs in Laurinburg, NC (2026)

Laurinburg, North Carolina has 5 accredited schools offering finance 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 finance-related role is Financial Manager at a median $166,780 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Finance Schools to Laurinburg

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer finance 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

Fayetteville State University

Fayetteville, NC 39.6 miles from Laurinburg BOC Score 49.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 49%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,144
Avg net price $7,892/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 25

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Methodist University

Fayetteville, NC 42.7 miles from Laurinburg BOC Score 31.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 38%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,050
Avg net price $24,704/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 65%
  • Programs offered: 30

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Wingate University

Wingate, NC 56.8 miles from Laurinburg BOC Score 51.1
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,649
Avg net price $20,748/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 69%
  • Programs offered: 29

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Campbell University

Buies Creek, NC 61.3 miles from Laurinburg BOC Score 46.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 51%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,886
Avg net price $24,516/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 46

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

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

#6

Queens University of Charlotte

Charlotte, NC 82.3 miles from Laurinburg BOC Score 55.1
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,673
Avg net price $30,857/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 26

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

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

#8

University of Mount Olive

Mount Olive, NC 85.5 miles from Laurinburg BOC Score 48.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,139
Avg net price $18,853/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 29

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Finance Wages Near Laurinburg

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (North Carolina, statewide)
Personal Financial Advisor$96,880
Financial and Investment Analyst$102,390
Loan Officer$75,920
Financial Manager$166,780

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 finance schools are near Laurinburg, NC?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering finance programs near Laurinburg. The closest is Fayetteville State University in Fayetteville, NC (39.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Campbell University (61.3 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying finance roles in North Carolina?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying finance-related roles in North Carolina are: Financial Manager ($166,780), Financial and Investment Analyst ($102,390), Personal Financial Advisor ($96,880). 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 finance 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 finance?

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 30, 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.