Kinston, North Carolina has 5 accredited schools offering general studies programs, with tuition ranging from $2,578 to $14,929 per year for indexed programs. Kinston has a population of about 19,576. Median household income is $35,250 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 16.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In North Carolina, the top-earning general studies-related role is General and Operations Managers at a median $101,950 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest General Studies Schools to Kinston
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer general studies programs near Kinston, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Kinston 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 Kinston.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Graduation rate
33%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$33,866
Avg net price
$4,127/yr
TuitionIn‑state$2,578
Out‑of‑state$8,722
Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all North Carolina schools on the North Carolina general studies page.
General Studies Wages Near Kinston
| Occupation |
Median Annual Wage (North Carolina, statewide) |
| General and Operations Managers |
$101,950 |
| Management Analysts |
$98,560 |
| Human Resources Specialists |
$73,070 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists |
$78,410 |
| Writers and Authors |
$63,660 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education |
$57,650 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers |
$62,340 |
| Social and Community Service Managers |
$79,590 |
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.
Kinston at a Glance
| Metric |
Value |
Source |
| Population |
19,576 |
Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income |
$35,250 |
Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ |
16.1% |
Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
Other Kinston-Area Cities With General Studies Programs
- Goldsboro, NC – 22.5 mi away (59,969 pop)
- Greenville, NC – 25.3 mi away (127,464 pop)
- New Bern, NC – 31.9 mi away (51,491 pop)
- Wilson, NC – 36.7 mi away (49,644 pop)
- Jacksonville, NC – 39.1 mi away (101,865 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited general studies schools are near Kinston, NC?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering general studies programs near Kinston. The closest is Lenoir Community College in Kinston, NC (3.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Mount Olive (27.2 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying general studies roles in North Carolina?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying general studies-related roles in North Carolina are: General and Operations Managers ($101,950), Management Analysts ($98,560), Social and Community Service Managers ($79,590). Wages for Kinston workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Goldsboro instead of Kinston?
Goldsboro, NC is 22.5 miles from Kinston and has its own set of local general studies programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is Kinston an affordable place to study general studies?
Kinston’s median household income of $35,250 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Kinston 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 Kinston
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Data verified: September 5, 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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