Henderson, North Carolina has 9 accredited schools offering journalism programs, with tuition ranging from $8,994 to $68,758 per year for indexed programs. Henderson has a population of about 14,922. Median household income is $38,780 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 16.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In North Carolina, the top-earning journalism-related role is Editor at a median $73,740 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Journalism Schools to Henderson
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer journalism programs near Henderson, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Henderson 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 Henderson.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Graduation rate
91%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$72,200
Avg net price
$11,655/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 97%
- Programs offered: 34
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
51%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$54,886
Avg net price
$24,516/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 75%
- Programs offered: 46
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
26%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$36,654
Avg net price
$28,299/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 87%
- Programs offered: 6
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
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
60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$52,649
Avg net price
$20,748/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 69%
- Programs offered: 29
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$57,673
Avg net price
$30,857/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 75%
- Programs offered: 26
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
75%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$51,836
Avg net price
$16,836/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 84%
- Programs offered: 61
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all North Carolina schools on the North Carolina journalism page.
Journalism Wages Near Henderson
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (North Carolina, statewide) |
|---|
| News Analyst, Reporter, and Journalist | $58,670 |
| Editor | $73,740 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $67,230 |
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.
Henderson at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 14,922 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $38,780 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 16.2% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
Other Henderson-Area Cities With Journalism Programs
- Wake Forest, NC – 25.7 mi away (40,112 pop)
- Durham, NC – 36.3 mi away (400,379 pop)
- Raleigh, NC – 36.4 mi away (1,005,457 pop)
- Morrisville, NC – 41.2 mi away (24,732 pop)
- Rocky Mount, NC – 42.1 mi away (65,851 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited journalism schools are near Henderson, NC?
Our directory has 9 accredited schools offering journalism programs near Henderson. The closest is Duke University in Durham, NC (36.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Richmond (99.1 miles). 7 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying journalism roles in North Carolina?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying journalism-related roles in North Carolina are: Editor ($73,740), Public Relations Specialist ($67,230), News Analyst, Reporter, and Journalist ($58,670). Wages for Henderson workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Wake Forest instead of Henderson?
Wake Forest, NC is 25.7 miles from Henderson and has its own set of local journalism programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is Henderson an affordable place to study journalism?
Henderson’s median household income of $38,780 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Henderson 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.
Learn More About Journalism Programs
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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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