Best Online Nursing Programs in Clemmons, NC (2026)

Clemmons, North Carolina has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs, with tuition ranging from $2,545 to $14,199 per year for indexed programs. Clemmons has a population of about 21,574. Median household income is $84,326 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 49.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Winston-Salem, NC metro area, the top-earning nursing-related role is Nurse Anesthetist at a median $216,140 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Nursing Schools to Clemmons

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

#1

Forsyth Technical Community College

Winston-Salem, NC 7.0 miles from Clemmons BOC Score 52.9
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 33%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $34,139
Avg net price $7,200/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 66

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Davidson-Davie Community College

Thomasville, NC 16.2 miles from Clemmons BOC Score 51.6
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 38%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,337
Avg net price $8,753/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 50

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Guilford Technical Community College

Jamestown, NC 26.3 miles from Clemmons BOC Score 35.2
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 31%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $33,934
Avg net price $15,002/yr
Tuition
In‑state$2,320
Out‑of‑state$7,696
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 77

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

#4

Rowan-Cabarrus Community College

Salisbury, NC 27.4 miles from Clemmons BOC Score 47.2
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 32%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $34,936
Avg net price $7,981/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 53

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Surry Community College

Dobson, NC 30.5 miles from Clemmons BOC Score 57.7
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 47%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,012
Avg net price $4,961/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 43

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Rockingham Community College

Wentworth, NC 42.8 miles from Clemmons BOC Score 43.0
  • 2 year
Graduation rate 32%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $32,480
Avg net price $2,060/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 34

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Montgomery Community College

Troy, NC 54.3 miles from Clemmons BOC Score 52.6
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $32,742
Avg net price $13,832/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 39

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Alamance Community College

Graham, NC 57.5 miles from Clemmons BOC Score 50.9
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 33%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $34,241
Avg net price $6,109/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 48

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Nursing Wages Near Clemmons

Clemmons is part of the Winston-Salem, NC metro area (BLS area code 49180). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to North Carolina statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Registered Nurse$86,120Winston-Salem, NC$93,609
Licensed Practical Nurse$62,970Winston-Salem, NC$68,446
Nurse Anesthetist$216,140Winston-Salem, NC$234,935
Nurse Midwife$126,040NC statewide$137,000
Nurse Practitioner$130,840Winston-Salem, NC$142,217
Nursing Assistant$38,660Winston-Salem, NC$42,022

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.


Clemmons at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population21,574Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$84,326Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+49.1%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)92.0 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Nursing-related employment in Forsyth County27,903 workers, 93 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited nursing schools are near Clemmons, NC?

Accredited schools offering nursing programs near Clemmons are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.

What are the highest-paying nursing roles near Clemmons?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles near Clemmons are: Nurse Anesthetist ($216,140), Nurse Practitioner ($130,840), Nurse Midwife ($126,040). 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 Winston-Salem instead of Clemmons?

Winston-Salem, NC is 8.5 miles from Clemmons and has its own set of local nursing programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Clemmons an affordable place to study nursing?

Clemmons’s median household income of $84,326 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Clemmons 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 Clemmons

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

Data verified: July 23, 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.