Best Online Nursing Programs in Kill Devil Hills, NC (2026)

Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs, with tuition ranging from $14,083 to $35,941 per year for indexed programs. Kill Devil Hills has a population of about 7,727. Median household income is $85,747 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 44.1% 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 Kill Devil Hills

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

#1

College of the Albemarle

Elizabeth City, NC 37.4 miles from Kill Devil Hills BOC Score 58.8
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 34%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $33,234
Avg net price $2,253/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 36

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Beaufort County Community College

Washington, NC 79.9 miles from Kill Devil Hills BOC Score 52.7
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $32,519
Avg net price $6,500/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 24

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

East Carolina University

Greenville, NC 99.2 miles from Kill Devil Hills BOC Score 68.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,146
Avg net price $15,739/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 83

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Craven Community College

New Bern, NC 102.0 miles from Kill Devil Hills BOC Score 57.7
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 37%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $34,231
Avg net price $3,289/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 32

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Edgecombe Community College

Tarboro, NC 106.9 miles from Kill Devil Hills BOC Score 46.9
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 39%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $33,267
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 38

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Carteret Community College

Morehead City, NC 108.3 miles from Kill Devil Hills BOC Score 48.1
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 38%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $33,357
Avg net price $10,764/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 38

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Halifax Community College

Weldon, NC 112.2 miles from Kill Devil Hills BOC Score 39.6
  • 2 year
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 38%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $31,644
Avg net price $9,040/yr
Tuition
In‑state$2,608
Out‑of‑state$8,752
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 33

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

#8

Lenoir Community College

Kinston, NC 119.7 miles from Kill Devil Hills BOC Score 49.9
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 33%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $33,866
Avg net price $4,127/yr
Tuition
In‑state$2,578
Out‑of‑state$8,722
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 36

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

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


Nursing Wages Near Kill Devil Hills

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (North Carolina, statewide)
Registered Nurse$84,350
Licensed Practical Nurse$63,270
Nurse Anesthetist$224,610
Nurse Midwife$126,040
Nurse Practitioner$128,990
Nursing Assistant$38,460

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.


Kill Devil Hills at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population7,727Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$85,747Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+44.1%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited nursing schools are near Kill Devil Hills, NC?

Accredited schools offering nursing programs near Kill Devil Hills 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 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 Kill Devil Hills workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Elizabeth City instead of Kill Devil Hills?

Elizabeth City, NC is 36.9 miles from Kill Devil Hills 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 Kill Devil Hills an affordable place to study nursing?

Kill Devil Hills’s median household income of $85,747 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Kill Devil Hills 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 Kill Devil Hills

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Kill Devil Hills:

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.