Clemmons, North Carolina has 17 accredited schools offering innovation programs, with tuition ranging from $2,276 to $46,958 per year for indexed programs. Clemmons has a population of about 21,574. Median household income is $84,326 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 49.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Winston-Salem, NC metro area, the top-earning innovation-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $160,900 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Innovation Schools to Clemmons
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer innovation programs near Clemmons, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Clemmons 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 Clemmons.
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
13%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$40,092
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 45%
- Programs offered: 18
Source: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
83%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$74,545
Avg net price
$41,555/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 90%
- Programs offered: 34
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
Acceptance rate
85%
Graduation rate
49%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$45,543
Avg net price
$20,689/yr
TuitionIn‑state$31,900
Out‑of‑state$31,900
Key stats- Retention rate: 73%
- Programs offered: 26
Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$43,418
Avg net price
$27,426/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 68%
- Programs offered: 11
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
97%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$97,800
Avg net price
$29,612/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 97%
- Programs offered: 20
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all North Carolina schools on the North Carolina innovation page.
Innovation Wages Near Clemmons
Clemmons 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) |
|---|
| General and Operations Manager | $96,840 | Winston-Salem, NC | $105,261 |
| Management Analyst | $82,050 | Winston-Salem, NC | $89,185 |
| Marketing Manager | $160,570 | Winston-Salem, NC | $174,533 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $160,900 | Winston-Salem, NC | $174,891 |
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.
Clemmons at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 21,574 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $84,326 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 49.1% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 92.0 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Clemmons-Area Cities With Innovation Programs
- Winston-Salem, NC – 8.5 mi away (412,490 pop)
- Kernersville, NC – 17.6 mi away (24,066 pop)
- Thomasville, NC – 20.0 mi away (27,030 pop)
- High Point, NC – 22.1 mi away (177,412 pop)
- Salisbury, NC – 26.0 mi away (34,001 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited innovation schools are near Clemmons, NC?
Our directory has 17 accredited schools offering innovation programs near Clemmons. The closest is Forsyth Technical Community College in Winston-Salem, NC (6.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte (61.0 miles). 8 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying innovation roles near Clemmons?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying innovation-related roles near Clemmons are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($160,900), Marketing Manager ($160,570), General and Operations Manager ($96,840). 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 Winston-Salem instead of Clemmons?
Winston-Salem, NC is 8.5 miles from Clemmons and has its own set of local innovation programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is Clemmons an affordable place to study innovation?
Clemmons’s median household income of $84,326 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Clemmons 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: August 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.
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