Best Operations Management Schools Near Henderson, NC (2026)

Henderson, North Carolina has 5 accredited schools offering operations management programs, with tuition ranging from $2,320 to $8,772 per year for indexed programs. Henderson has a population of about 14,922. Median household income is $38,780 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 16.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In North Carolina, the top-earning operations management-related role is Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Manager at a median $106,100 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Operations Management Schools to Henderson

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

#1

Pitt Community College

Winterville, NC 77.9 miles from Henderson BOC Score 49.3
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 29%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $37,259
Avg net price $7,337/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 44

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Lenoir Community College

Kinston, NC 89.0 miles from Henderson 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

#3

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Charlotte, NC 147.4 miles from Henderson BOC Score 72.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,289
Avg net price $15,435/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 85%
  • Programs offered: 53

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Operations Management Wages Near Henderson

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (North Carolina, statewide)
General and Operations Manager$101,950
Logistician$80,780
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Manager$106,100

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.


Henderson at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population14,922Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$38,780Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+16.2%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited operations management schools are near Henderson, NC?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering operations management programs near Henderson. The closest is Wayne Community College in Goldsboro, NC (69.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Fayetteville Technical Community College (91.5 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying operations management roles in North Carolina?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying operations management-related roles in North Carolina are: Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Manager ($106,100), General and Operations Manager ($101,950), Logistician ($80,780). Wages for Henderson workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Wake Forest instead of Henderson?

Wake Forest, NC is 25.7 miles from Henderson and has its own set of local operations management programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Henderson an affordable place to study operations management?

Henderson’s median household income of $38,780 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Henderson 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 Henderson

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

Data verified: August 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.