Kernersville, North Carolina has 5 accredited schools offering graphic design programs, with tuition ranging from $41,362 to $65,548 per year for indexed programs. Kernersville has a population of about 27,439. Median household income is $69,923 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 36.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In North Carolina, the top-earning graphic design-related role is Special Effects Artist and Animator at a median $88,350 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Graphic Design Schools to Kernersville
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer graphic design programs near Kernersville, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Kernersville 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 Kernersville.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Acceptance rate
75%
Graduation rate
72%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$61,389
Avg net price
$38,707/yr
TuitionIn‑state$45,312
Out‑of‑state$45,312
Key stats- Retention rate: 85%
- Programs offered: 36
Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$44,640
Avg net price
$18,277/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 67%
- Programs offered: 16
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
80%
Graduation rate
47%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$47,590
Avg net price
$22,270/yr
TuitionIn‑state$41,362
Out‑of‑state$41,362
Key stats- Retention rate: 65%
- Programs offered: 12
Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
59%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$48,160
Avg net price
$10,965/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 77%
- Programs offered: 43
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$44,440
Avg net price
$10,846/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 79%
- Programs offered: 35
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
47%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$51,562
Avg net price
$19,076/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 70%
- Programs offered: 15
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$57,289
Avg net price
$15,435/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 85%
- Programs offered: 53
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$42,968
Avg net price
$15,359/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 74%
- Programs offered: 27
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all North Carolina schools on the North Carolina graphic design page.
Graphic Design Wages Near Kernersville
Kernersville is part of the Winston-Salem, NC metro area (BLS area code 49180). 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) |
|---|
| Graphic Designer | $49,920 | Winston-Salem, NC | $54,261 |
| Art Director | $84,100 | Winston-Salem, NC | $91,413 |
| Web and Digital Interface Designer | $72,170 | Winston-Salem, NC | $78,446 |
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $88,350 | NC statewide | $96,033 |
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.
Kernersville at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 27,439 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $69,923 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 36.2% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 92.0 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Kernersville-Area Cities With Graphic Design Programs
- High Point, NC – 9.5 mi away (177,412 pop)
- Winston-Salem, NC – 9.8 mi away (412,490 pop)
- Greensboro, NC – 14.4 mi away (331,894 pop)
- Thomasville, NC – 15.6 mi away (27,030 pop)
- Clemmons, NC – 17.6 mi away (20,079 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited graphic design schools are near Kernersville, NC?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering graphic design programs near Kernersville. The closest is Winston-Salem State University in Winston-Salem, NC (8.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Guilford College (11.0 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying graphic design roles near Kernersville?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying graphic design-related roles near Kernersville are: Special Effects Artist and Animator ($88,350), Art Director ($84,100), Web and Digital Interface Designer ($72,170). 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 High Point instead of Kernersville?
High Point, NC is 9.5 miles from Kernersville and has its own set of local graphic design programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is Kernersville an affordable place to study graphic design?
Kernersville’s median household income of $69,923 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Kernersville 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: 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 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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