Best Online Liberal Arts Programs in Havelock, NC (2026)

Havelock, North Carolina has 5 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs, with tuition ranging from $2,540 to $15,189 per year for indexed programs. Havelock has a population of about 16,471. Median household income is $64,433 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 16.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In North Carolina, the top-earning liberal arts-related role is Management Analyst at a median $98,560 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Liberal Arts Schools to Havelock

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer liberal arts programs near Havelock. Distances are calculated from Havelock 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 Havelock. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Beaufort County Community College

Washington, NC 43.4 miles from Havelock BOC Score52.8
Published tuition$2,540 - $15,189
Online programsYes

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#2

East Carolina University

Greenville, NC 55.3 miles from Havelock BOC Score68.3
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#3

Cape Fear Community College

Wilmington, NC 75.5 miles from Havelock BOC Score57.9
Published tuition$2,748 - $13,977
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#4

Wilson Community College

Wilson, NC 79.9 miles from Havelock BOC Score52.1
Published tuition$2,572 - $13,807
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#5

Sampson Community College

Clinton, NC 83.6 miles from Havelock BOC Score40.5
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all North Carolina schools on the North Carolina liberal arts page.


Liberal Arts Wages Near Havelock

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (North Carolina, statewide)
Public Relations Specialist$67,230
Management Analyst$98,560
Technical Writer$86,320
News Analyst, Reporter, or Journalist$58,670
Editor$73,740
Training and Development Specialist$65,250
Human Resources Specialist$73,070

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.


Havelock at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population16,471Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$64,433Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+16.9%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Liberal Arts-related employment in Craven County14 workers, 7 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited liberal arts schools are near Havelock, NC?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs near Havelock. The closest is Beaufort County Community College in Washington, NC (43.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Sampson Community College (83.6 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying liberal arts roles in North Carolina?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying liberal arts-related roles in North Carolina are: Management Analyst ($98,560), Technical Writer ($86,320), Editor ($73,740). Wages for Havelock workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Morehead City instead of Havelock?

Morehead City, NC is 15.2 miles from Havelock and has its own set of local liberal arts programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Havelock an affordable place to study liberal arts?

Havelock’s median household income of $64,433 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Havelock 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 Havelock

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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.