Best Online Nursing Programs in Laurinburg, NC (2026)

Laurinburg, North Carolina has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs. Laurinburg has a population of about 15,079. Median household income is $39,258 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 18.8% 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 Laurinburg

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

#1

Richmond Community College

Hamlet, NC 16.5 miles from Laurinburg BOC Score 49.0
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 37%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $29,951
Avg net price $5,071/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 31

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Robeson Community College

Lumberton, NC 27.4 miles from Laurinburg BOC Score 49.3
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 37%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $29,036
Avg net price $2,892/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 34

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Sandhills Community College

Pinehurst, NC 32.1 miles from Laurinburg BOC Score 58.9
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 36%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $31,656
Avg net price $4,157/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 44

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Fayetteville Technical Community College

Fayetteville, NC 37.8 miles from Laurinburg BOC Score 45.5
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 28%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $31,861
Avg net price $3,589/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 75

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Bladen Community College

Dublin, NC 43.1 miles from Laurinburg BOC Score 35.7
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 24%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $30,591
Avg net price $9,551/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 25

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

South Piedmont Community College

Polkton, NC 44.8 miles from Laurinburg BOC Score 45.0
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 27%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $37,308
Avg net price $6,675/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 38

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Montgomery Community College

Troy, NC 47.5 miles from Laurinburg 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

Southeastern Community College

Whiteville, NC 49.1 miles from Laurinburg BOC Score 44.4
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 38%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $30,284
Avg net price $9,148/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 28

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Nursing Wages Near Laurinburg

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.


Laurinburg at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population15,079Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$39,258Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+18.8%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited nursing schools are near Laurinburg, NC?

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

Should I look at programs in Rockingham instead of Laurinburg?

Rockingham, NC is 20.2 miles from Laurinburg 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 Laurinburg an affordable place to study nursing?

Laurinburg’s median household income of $39,258 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Laurinburg 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 Laurinburg

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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 2024โ€“2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.