Best Online Nursing Programs in Concord, NC (2026)

Concord, North Carolina has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs, with tuition ranging from $2,792 to $10,951 per year for indexed programs. Concord has a population of about 106,518. Median household income is $84,752 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 41.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area, the top-earning nursing-related role is Nurse Anesthetist at a median $277,550 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Nursing Schools to Concord

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer nursing programs near Concord. Distances are calculated from Concord city center.

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 Concord. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Central Piedmont Community College

Charlotte, NC 16.4 miles from Concord BOC Score52.6
Published tuition$2,792 - $10,951
Online programsYes

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#2

Rowan-Cabarrus Community College

Salisbury, NC 19.3 miles from Concord BOC Score47.2
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#3

Southeastern College-Charlotte

Charlotte, NC 22.3 miles from Concord BOC Score46.9
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#4

Gaston College

Dallas, NC 31.9 miles from Concord BOC Score51.1
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#5

South Piedmont Community College

Polkton, NC 36.2 miles from Concord BOC Score45.0
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all North Carolina schools on the North Carolina nursing page.


Nursing Wages Near Concord

Concord 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.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Registered Nurse$90,620Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC$93,135
Licensed Practical Nurse$65,140Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC$66,948
Nurse Anesthetist$277,550Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC$285,252
Nurse Midwife$128,110Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC$131,665
Nurse Practitioner$130,310Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC$133,926
Nursing Assistant$39,430Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC$40,524

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.


Concord at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population106,518Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$84,752Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+41.7%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)97.3 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited nursing schools are near Concord, NC?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs near Concord. The closest is Central Piedmont Community College in Charlotte, NC (16.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is South Piedmont Community College (36.2 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying nursing roles near Concord?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles near Concord are: Nurse Anesthetist ($277,550), Nurse Practitioner ($130,310), Nurse Midwife ($128,110). 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 Kannapolis instead of Concord?

Kannapolis, NC is 5.7 miles from Concord 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 Concord an affordable place to study nursing?

Concord’s median household income of $84,752 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Concord 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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Data verified: June 11, 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.