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

Havelock, North Carolina has a population of about 16,471. The city’s median household income is $64,433 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 16.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 23 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs near Havelock, with tuition ranging from $2,022 to $21,009 per year for indexed programs. In North Carolina, the top-earning liberal arts-related role is Management Analyst at a median $98,700 annually (BLS, May 2024).


Closest Liberal Arts Schools to Havelock

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 23 schools in our directory that offer liberal arts programs near Havelock. Distances are calculated from Havelock city center.

SchoolCityDistanceTuitionOnline
Pamlico Community CollegeGrantsboro, NC11.7 miContact school for pricing
Carteret Community CollegeMorehead City, NC15.1 mi$2,310 - $21,009
Craven Community CollegeNew Bern, NC18.2 mi$2,022 - $12,205
Coastal Carolina Community CollegeJacksonville, NC29.1 mi$2,462 - $15,130
Beaufort County Community CollegeWashington, NC43.4 mi$2,540 - $15,189
Lenoir Community CollegeKinston, NC44.2 miContact school for pricing
Pitt Community CollegeWinterville, NC52.9 miContact school for pricing
East Carolina UniversityGreenville, NC55.1 miContact school for pricing
James Sprunt Community CollegeKenansville, NC61.2 miContact school for pricing
Martin Community CollegeWilliamston, NC65.1 miContact school for pricing

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$63,280
Management Analyst$98,700
Technical Writer$87,330
News Analyst, Reporter, or Journalist$52,430
Editor$64,340
Training and Development Specialist$60,790
Human Resources Specialist$69,400

Source: BLS, May 2024 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 23 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs near Havelock. The closest is Pamlico Community College in Grantsboro, NC (11.7 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Martin Community College (65.1 miles). 0 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 2024 state wage data, the top-paying liberal arts-related roles in North Carolina are: Management Analyst ($98,700), Technical Writer ($87,330), Human Resources Specialist ($69,400). 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.


Data verified: May 5, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2024; 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.