Salisbury, North Carolina has 5 accredited schools offering general studies programs, with tuition ranging from $18,296 to $28,305 per year for indexed programs. Salisbury has a population of about 35,730. Median household income is $51,058 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 26.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area, the top-earning general studies-related role is General and Operations Managers at a median $112,730 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest General Studies Schools to Salisbury
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer general studies programs near Salisbury, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Salisbury 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 Salisbury.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Acceptance rate
59%
Graduation rate
26%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$32,600
Avg net price
$13,479/yr
TuitionIn‑state$18,296
Out‑of‑state$18,296
Key stats
- Retention rate: 74%
- Programs offered: 15
Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
32%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$34,936
Avg net price
$7,981/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source: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 Salisbury
Salisbury is part of the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area (BLS area code 16740). 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) |
| General and Operations Managers |
$112,730 |
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC |
$115,858 |
| Management Analysts |
$102,920 |
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC |
$105,776 |
| Human Resources Specialists |
$78,330 |
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC |
$80,504 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists |
$82,930 |
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC |
$85,231 |
| Writers and Authors |
$63,720 |
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC |
$65,488 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education |
$60,300 |
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC |
$61,973 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers |
$65,170 |
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC |
$66,978 |
| Social and Community Service Managers |
$79,990 |
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC |
$82,210 |
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.
Salisbury at a Glance
| Metric |
Value |
Source |
| Population |
35,730 |
Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income |
$51,058 |
Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ |
26.9% |
Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) |
97.3 (below U.S. average) |
BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Salisbury-Area Cities With General Studies Programs
- Kannapolis, NC – 15.5 mi away (47,839 pop)
- Mooresville, NC – 19.6 mi away (36,543 pop)
- Concord, NC – 20.5 mi away (244,273 pop)
- Statesville, NC – 22.8 mi away (26,506 pop)
- Cornelius, NC – 25.7 mi away (28,515 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited general studies schools are near Salisbury, NC?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering general studies programs near Salisbury. The closest is Livingstone College in Salisbury, NC (0.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Davidson College (22.9 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying general studies roles near Salisbury?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying general studies-related roles near Salisbury are: General and Operations Managers ($112,730), Management Analysts ($102,920), Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists ($82,930). 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 Kannapolis instead of Salisbury?
Kannapolis, NC is 15.5 miles from Salisbury 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 Salisbury an affordable place to study general studies?
Salisbury’s median household income of $51,058 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Salisbury 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: 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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