Best Global Health Schools Near Sanford, NC (2026)

Updated September 5, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Sanford, North Carolina has 2 accredited schools offering global health programs. Sanford has a population of about 30,833. Median household income is $54,294 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 22.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In North Carolina, the top-earning global health-related role is Medical and Health Services Managers at a median $114,410 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Global Health Schools to Sanford

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

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

North Carolina State University at Raleigh

Raleigh, NC 35.1 miles from Sanford
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
84.6 BOC Score
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: 152

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Duke University

Durham, NC 38.3 miles from Sanford
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
82.1 BOC Score
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: 144

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Global Health Wages Near Sanford

Occupation Median Annual Wage (North Carolina, statewide)
Epidemiologists $84,770
Health Education Specialists $58,080
Medical and Health Services Managers $114,410
Community Health Workers $47,560
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $102,980
Social and Human Service Assistants $42,850
Social and Community Service Managers $79,590
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other $57,390

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.

Sanford at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 30,833 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $54,294 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 22.4% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited global health schools are near Sanford, NC?

Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering global health programs near Sanford. The closest is North Carolina State University at Raleigh in Raleigh, NC (35.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Duke University (38.3 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying global health roles in North Carolina?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying global health-related roles in North Carolina are: Medical and Health Services Managers ($114,410), Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists ($102,980), Epidemiologists ($84,770). Wages for Sanford workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Holly Springs instead of Sanford?

Holly Springs, NC is 22.4 miles from Sanford and has its own set of local global health programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Sanford an affordable place to study global health?

Sanford’s median household income of $54,294 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Sanford 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 Sanford

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

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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