Best Mathematics Schools Near New Bern, NC (2026)

Updated September 5, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

New Bern, North Carolina has 5 accredited schools offering mathematics programs. New Bern has a population of about 31,563. Median household income is $56,893 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 29.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In North Carolina, the top-earning mathematics-related role is Actuaries at a median $128,730 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Mathematics Schools to New Bern

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer mathematics programs near New Bern, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from New Bern 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 New Bern. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

East Carolina University

Greenville, NC 39.1 miles from New Bern
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
68.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,146
Avg net price $15,739/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 165

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of Mount Olive

Mount Olive, NC 56.9 miles from New Bern
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
48.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,139
Avg net price $18,853/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 51

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Barton College

Wilson, NC 64.8 miles from New Bern
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
40.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,913
Avg net price $23,626/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 65%
  • Programs offered: 26

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

North Carolina Wesleyan University

Rocky Mount, NC 75.0 miles from New Bern
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
51.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,873
Avg net price $17,432/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 62%
  • Programs offered: 29

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

University of North Carolina Wilmington

Wilmington, NC 75.5 miles from New Bern
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
69.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 74%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,967
Avg net price $20,109/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 87%
  • Programs offered: 82

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Chowan University

Murfreesboro, NC 92.6 miles from New Bern
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
33.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 31%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,412
Avg net price $14,086/yr
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  • Retention rate: 63%
  • Programs offered: 22

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Elizabeth City State University

Elizabeth City, NC 94.8 miles from New Bern
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
46.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 44%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,026
Avg net price $6,364/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 23

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Campbell University

Buies Creek, NC 96.5 miles from New Bern
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
46.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 51%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,886
Avg net price $24,516/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 84

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all North Carolina schools on the North Carolina mathematics page.

Mathematics Wages Near New Bern

Occupation Median Annual Wage (North Carolina, statewide)
Mathematicians N/A
Statisticians $115,690
Actuaries $128,730
Operations Research Analysts $97,290
Data Scientists $119,090
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary $73,620
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $57,650
Financial Specialists, All Other $80,900

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.

New Bern at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 31,563 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $56,893 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 29.6% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited mathematics schools are near New Bern, NC?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering mathematics programs near New Bern. The closest is East Carolina University in Greenville, NC (39.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of North Carolina Wilmington (75.5 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying mathematics roles in North Carolina?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying mathematics-related roles in North Carolina are: Actuaries ($128,730), Data Scientists ($119,090), Statisticians ($115,690). Wages for New Bern workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Havelock instead of New Bern?

Havelock, NC is 16.3 miles from New Bern and has its own set of local mathematics programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is New Bern an affordable place to study mathematics?

New Bern’s median household income of $56,893 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in New Bern 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 New Bern

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for New Bern:

Data verified: September 5, 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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