Best Online Nursing Programs in Elizabeth City, NC (2026)

Elizabeth City, North Carolina has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs, with tuition ranging from $14,083 to $35,941 per year for indexed programs. Elizabeth City has a population of about 18,740. Median household income is $50,947 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 28.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In North Carolina, the top-earning nursing-related role is Nurse Anesthetist at a median $224,610 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Nursing Schools to Elizabeth City

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

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

Nursing Wages Near Elizabeth City

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.

Elizabeth City at a Glance

Other Elizabeth City-Area Cities With Nursing Programs

• Chesapeake, VA – 26.7 mi away (237,940 pop)
• Virginia Beach, VA – 32.1 mi away (1,487,505 pop)
• Suffolk, VA – 35.6 mi away (89,273 pop)
• Kill Devil Hills, NC – 36.9 mi away (20,345 pop)
• Portsmouth, VA – 38.7 mi away (95,252 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited nursing schools are near Elizabeth City, NC?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs near Elizabeth City. The closest is College of the Albemarle in Elizabeth City, NC (2.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Fortis College-Norfolk (38.3 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles in North Carolina are: Nurse Anesthetist ($224,610), Nurse Practitioner ($128,990), Nurse Midwife ($126,040). Wages for Elizabeth City workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Chesapeake instead of Elizabeth City?

Chesapeake, VA is 26.7 miles from Elizabeth City 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 Elizabeth City an affordable place to study nursing?

Elizabeth City’s median household income of $50,947 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Elizabeth City 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.