Best History Schools Near Thomasville, NC (2026)

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

Thomasville, North Carolina has 5 accredited schools offering history programs, with tuition ranging from $41,362 to $65,548 per year for indexed programs. Thomasville has a population of about 27,261. Median household income is $58,246 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 15.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In North Carolina, the top-earning history-related role is History Teachers, Postsecondary at a median $75,070 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest History Schools to Thomasville

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer history programs near Thomasville, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Thomasville 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 Thomasville. 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

High Point University

High Point, NC 7.9 miles from Thomasville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
62.5 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 75%
Graduation rate 72%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $61,389
Avg net price $38,707/yr
Tuition
In‑state$45,312
Out‑of‑state$45,312
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 85%
  • Programs offered: 69

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Winston-Salem State University

Winston-Salem, NC 16.5 miles from Thomasville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
52.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,344
Avg net price $13,479/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 37

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Salem College

Winston-Salem, NC 16.8 miles from Thomasville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
48.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,640
Avg net price $18,277/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 67%
  • Programs offered: 32

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Guilford College

Greensboro, NC 18.2 miles from Thomasville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
38.2 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 80%
Graduation rate 47%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,590
Avg net price $22,270/yr
Tuition
In‑state$41,362
Out‑of‑state$41,362
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 65%
  • Programs offered: 35

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Greensboro, NC 19.9 miles from Thomasville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
59.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 59%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,160
Avg net price $10,965/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 108

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem, NC 20.6 miles from Thomasville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
79.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 90%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $78,158
Avg net price $28,719/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 94%
  • Programs offered: 84

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

North Carolina A & T State University

Greensboro, NC 21.7 miles from Thomasville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
55.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,440
Avg net price $10,846/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 75

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Catawba College

Salisbury, NC 26.1 miles from Thomasville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
52.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,793
Avg net price $17,879/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 31

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

History Wages Near Thomasville

Thomasville 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)
Historians $73,440 NC statewide $79,826
Archivists $55,370 NC statewide $60,185
Curators $49,470 NC statewide $53,772
Museum Technicians and Conservators $39,290 NC statewide $42,707
History Teachers, Postsecondary $75,070 NC statewide $81,598
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $57,930 Winston-Salem, NC $62,967
Writers and Authors $61,460 Winston-Salem, NC $66,804
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists $60,440 Winston-Salem, NC $65,696

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.

Thomasville at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 27,261 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $58,246 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 15.6% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 92.0 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited history schools are near Thomasville, NC?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering history programs near Thomasville. The closest is High Point University in High Point, NC (7.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of North Carolina at Greensboro (19.9 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying history roles near Thomasville?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying history-related roles near Thomasville are: History Teachers, Postsecondary ($75,070), Historians ($73,440), Writers and Authors ($61,460). 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 Thomasville?

High Point, NC is 8.9 miles from Thomasville and has its own set of local history programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Thomasville an affordable place to study history?

Thomasville’s median household income of $58,246 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Thomasville 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 Thomasville

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

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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