Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina has 1 accredited school offering forensic science programs, with tuition ranging from $5,588 to $12,296 per year for indexed programs. Kill Devil Hills has a population of about 7,727. Median household income is $85,747 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 44.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In North Carolina, the top-earning forensic science-related role is Detective and Criminal Investigator at a median $63,280 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Forensic Science Schools to Kill Devil Hills
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer forensic science programs near Kill Devil Hills, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Kill Devil Hills 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:
BOCSCORE
- 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 Kill Devil Hills.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Graduation rate
28%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$34,912
Avg net price
$3,338/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
33%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$36,444
Avg net price
$9,461/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
40%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$34,148
Avg net price
$2,245/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
32%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$37,310
Avg net price
$1,776/yr
TuitionIn‑state$2,756
Out‑of‑state$8,900
Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
32%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$41,769
Avg net price
$8,759/yr
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Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
74%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$54,967
Avg net price
$20,109/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 87%
- Programs offered: 38
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
49%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$40,144
Avg net price
$7,892/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 76%
- Programs offered: 25
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
28%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$31,861
Avg net price
$3,589/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all North Carolina schools on the North Carolina forensic science page.
Forensic Science Wages Near Kill Devil Hills
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (North Carolina, statewide) |
|---|
| Forensic Science Technician | $59,240 |
| Detective and Criminal Investigator | $63,280 |
| Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer | $59,300 |
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.
Kill Devil Hills at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 7,727 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $85,747 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 44.1% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
Other Kill Devil Hills-Area Cities With Forensic Science Programs
- Elizabeth City, NC – 36.9 mi away (22,934 pop)
- Virginia Beach, VA – 53.7 mi away (1,487,505 pop)
- Chesapeake, VA – 57.7 mi away (237,940 pop)
- Portsmouth, VA – 68.8 mi away (95,252 pop)
- Norfolk, VA – 68.9 mi away (245,115 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited forensic science schools are near Kill Devil Hills, NC?
Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering forensic science programs near Kill Devil Hills. The closest is Tidewater Community College in Norfolk, VA (67.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Tidewater Community College (67.2 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying forensic science roles in North Carolina?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying forensic science-related roles in North Carolina are: Detective and Criminal Investigator ($63,280), Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer ($59,300), Forensic Science Technician ($59,240). Wages for Kill Devil Hills workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Elizabeth City instead of Kill Devil Hills?
Elizabeth City, NC is 36.9 miles from Kill Devil Hills and has its own set of local forensic science programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is Kill Devil Hills an affordable place to study forensic science?
Kill Devil Hills’s median household income of $85,747 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Kill Devil Hills 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 11, 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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