Shepherds Theological Seminary
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- 6051 Tryon Road Cary, NC 27518-9316
- (919) 573-5350
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Best Online Human Resources Programs in Cary, NC (2026)
Cary, North Carolina has 5 accredited schools offering human resources programs. Cary has a population of about 176,686. Median household income is $129,399 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 70.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Raleigh-Cary, NC metro area, the top-earning human resources-related role is Human Resources Manager at a median $144,190 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Human Resources Schools to Cary
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer human resources programs near Cary, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Cary 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 Cary. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all North Carolina schools on the North Carolina human resources page.
Human Resources Wages Near Cary
Cary is part of the Raleigh-Cary, NC metro area (BLS area code 39580). 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Human Resources Specialist | $74,170 | Raleigh-Cary, NC | $75,530 |
| Human Resources Manager | $144,190 | Raleigh-Cary, NC | $146,833 |
| Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialist | $68,730 | Raleigh-Cary, NC | $69,990 |
| Training and Development Specialist | $67,560 | Raleigh-Cary, NC | $68,798 |
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.
Cary at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 176,686 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $129,399 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 70.2% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 98.2 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Cary-Area Cities With Human Resources Programs
- Morrisville, NC – 3.9 mi away (24,732 pop)
- Apex, NC – 4.8 mi away (47,349 pop)
- Holly Springs, NC – 8.9 mi away (33,260 pop)
- Raleigh, NC – 10.3 mi away (1,005,457 pop)
- Garner, NC – 12.5 mi away (28,776 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited human resources schools are near Cary, NC?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering human resources programs near Cary. The closest is Meredith College in Raleigh, NC (7.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Mount Olive (57.7 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying human resources roles near Cary?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying human resources-related roles near Cary are: Human Resources Manager ($144,190), Human Resources Specialist ($74,170), Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialist ($68,730). 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 Morrisville instead of Cary?
Morrisville, NC is 3.9 miles from Cary and has its own set of local human resources programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is Cary an affordable place to study human resources?
Cary’s median household income of $129,399 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Cary 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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