Best Online Healthcare Programs in Wilson, NC (2026)

Wilson, North Carolina has 5 accredited schools offering healthcare programs, with tuition ranging from $2,524 to $13,807 per year for indexed programs. Wilson has a population of about 47,740. Median household income is $47,294 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 22.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In North Carolina, the top-earning healthcare-related role is Medical and Health Services Manager at a median $114,410 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Healthcare Schools to Wilson

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer healthcare programs near Wilson. Distances are calculated from Wilson city center.

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 Wilson. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Wilson Community College

Wilson, NC 1.9 miles from Wilson BOC Score52.1
Published tuition$2,572 - $13,807
Online programsYes

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#2

Nash Community College

Rocky Mount, NC 17.0 miles from Wilson BOC Score52.0
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#3

Edgecombe Community College

Tarboro, NC 22.4 miles from Wilson BOC Score47.0
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#4

Wayne Community College

Goldsboro, NC 22.8 miles from Wilson BOC Score53.6
Published tuition$2,524 - $11,311
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#5

Johnston Community College

Smithfield, NC 27.8 miles from Wilson BOC Score64.4
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all North Carolina schools on the North Carolina healthcare page.


Healthcare Wages Near Wilson

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (North Carolina, statewide)
Medical and Health Services Manager$114,410
Health Information Technologist or Medical Registrar$63,010
Medical Records Specialist$49,620
Medical Secretary or Administrative Assistant$44,190
Healthcare Social Worker$63,280
Epidemiologist$84,770

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.


Wilson at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population47,740Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$47,294Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+22.8%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Healthcare-related employment in Wilson County4,196 workers, 238 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited healthcare schools are near Wilson, NC?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering healthcare programs near Wilson. The closest is Wilson Community College in Wilson, NC (1.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Johnston Community College (27.8 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying healthcare roles in North Carolina?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying healthcare-related roles in North Carolina are: Medical and Health Services Manager ($114,410), Epidemiologist ($84,770), Healthcare Social Worker ($63,280). Wages for Wilson workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Rocky Mount instead of Wilson?

Rocky Mount, NC is 17.7 miles from Wilson and has its own set of local healthcare programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Wilson an affordable place to study healthcare?

Wilson’s median household income of $47,294 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Wilson 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: June 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.