Best Neuroscience Schools Near Kinston, NC (2026)

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

Kinston, North Carolina has 2 accredited schools offering neuroscience programs. Kinston has a population of about 19,576. Median household income is $35,250 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 16.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In North Carolina, the top-earning neuroscience-related role is Pharmacists at a median $138,860 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Neuroscience Schools to Kinston

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer neuroscience programs near Kinston, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Kinston 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 Kinston. 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

Duke University

Durham, NC 90.6 miles from Kinston
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
82.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 97%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $97,800
Avg net price $29,612/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 97%
  • Programs offered: 144

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, NC 93.0 miles from Kinston
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
91.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 91%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $72,200
Avg net price $11,655/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 97%
  • Programs offered: 117

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

High Point University

High Point, NC 143.2 miles from Kinston
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
62.5 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 75%
Graduation rate 72%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $61,389
Avg net price $38,707/yr
Tuition
In‑state$45,312
Out‑of‑state$45,312
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 85%
  • Programs offered: 69

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem, NC 161.8 miles from Kinston
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
79.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 90%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $78,158
Avg net price $28,719/yr
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  • Retention rate: 94%
  • Programs offered: 84

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Davidson College

Davidson, NC 183.7 miles from Kinston
  • 4 year
78.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 90%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $81,400
Avg net price $17,379/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 95%
  • Programs offered: 37

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Neuroscience Wages Near Kinston

Occupation Median Annual Wage (North Carolina, statewide)
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $102,980
Biochemists and Biophysicists $82,220
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $92,130
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary $77,700
Biological Technicians $61,720
Pharmacists $138,860
Biological Scientists, All Other $100,070
Psychologists, All Other $126,440

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.

Kinston at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 19,576 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $35,250 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 16.1% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited neuroscience schools are near Kinston, NC?

Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering neuroscience programs near Kinston. The closest is Duke University in Durham, NC (90.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (93.0 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying neuroscience-related roles in North Carolina are: Pharmacists ($138,860), Psychologists, All Other ($126,440), Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists ($102,980). Wages for Kinston workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Goldsboro instead of Kinston?

Goldsboro, NC is 22.5 miles from Kinston and has its own set of local neuroscience programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Kinston an affordable place to study neuroscience?

Kinston’s median household income of $35,250 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Kinston 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 Kinston

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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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