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Best Military History Schools Near Lincolnton, NC (2026)
Lincolnton, North Carolina is home to about 11,503 residents. Median household income is $43,294 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 19.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area, the top-earning military history-related role is Editors at a median $77,730 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Military History Schools to Lincolnton
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer military history programs near Lincolnton, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Lincolnton city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all North Carolina schools on the North Carolina military history page.
Military History Wages Near Lincolnton
Lincolnton is part of the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area (BLS area code 16740). 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Historians | $45,530 | Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $46,793 |
| History Teachers, Postsecondary | $67,590 | Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $69,466 |
| Curators | $53,100 | Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $54,573 |
| Archivists | $58,000 | Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $59,609 |
| Museum Technicians and Conservators | $41,860 | Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $43,022 |
| Editors | $77,730 | Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $79,887 |
| Librarians and Media Collections Specialists | $64,240 | Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $66,023 |
| Writers and Authors | $63,720 | Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $65,488 |
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.
Lincolnton at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,503 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $43,294 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 19.4% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 97.3 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Lincolnton-Area Cities With Military History Programs
- Gastonia, NC – 15.8 mi away (178,477 pop)
- Hickory, NC – 19.1 mi away (215,120 pop)
- Cornelius, NC – 20.0 mi away (28,515 pop)
- Huntersville, NC – 21.1 mi away (54,839 pop)
- Shelby, NC – 21.4 mi away (27,288 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the highest-paying military history roles near Lincolnton?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying military history-related roles near Lincolnton are: Editors ($77,730), History Teachers, Postsecondary ($67,590), Librarians and Media Collections Specialists ($64,240). 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 Gastonia instead of Lincolnton?
Gastonia, NC is 15.8 miles from Lincolnton and has its own set of local military history programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is Lincolnton an affordable place to study military history?
Lincolnton’s median household income of $43,294 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Lincolnton 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 Military History Programs
- Is a Military History degree worth it?
- Main Military History degree guide
- Online Military History programs in North Carolina
- Military History programs by state
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Data verified: September 7, 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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