Best Philosophy Schools Near Kill Devil Hills, NC (2026)

Updated September 5, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina has 3 accredited schools offering philosophy programs, with tuition ranging from $16,828 to $33,766 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 philosophy-related role is Lawyers at a median $127,710 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Philosophy Schools to Kill Devil Hills

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer philosophy 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.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

East Carolina University

Greenville, NC 99.3 miles from Kill Devil Hills
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
68.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,146
Avg net price $15,739/yr
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  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 165

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary

Wake Forest, NC 159.0 miles from Kill Devil Hills
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
59.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 44%
Avg net price $13,090/yr
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  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 23

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

North Carolina State University at Raleigh

Raleigh, NC 168.9 miles from Kill Devil Hills
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
84.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 85%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $68,758
Avg net price $17,303/yr
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  • Retention rate: 94%
  • Programs offered: 152

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Duke University

Durham, NC 182.6 miles from Kill Devil Hills
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
82.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 97%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $97,800
Avg net price $29,612/yr
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  • Retention rate: 97%
  • Programs offered: 144

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, NC 189.2 miles from Kill Devil Hills
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
91.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 91%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $72,200
Avg net price $11,655/yr
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  • Retention rate: 97%
  • Programs offered: 117

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Methodist University

Fayetteville, NC 190.1 miles from Kill Devil Hills
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
31.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 38%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,050
Avg net price $24,704/yr
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  • Retention rate: 65%
  • Programs offered: 45

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Elon University

Elon, NC 214.2 miles from Kill Devil Hills
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
72.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 83%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $74,545
Avg net price $41,555/yr
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  • Retention rate: 90%
  • Programs offered: 71

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Greensboro, NC 231.3 miles from Kill Devil Hills
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
59.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 59%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,160
Avg net price $10,965/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 108

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Philosophy Wages Near Kill Devil Hills

Occupation Median Annual Wage (North Carolina, statewide)
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary $76,340
Writers and Authors $63,660
Lawyers $127,710
Clergy $59,600
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $57,650
Editors $73,740
Management Analysts $98,560

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

Metric Value Source
Population 7,727 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $85,747 Census 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 philosophy schools are near Kill Devil Hills, NC?

Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering philosophy programs near Kill Devil Hills. The closest is Old Dominion University in Norfolk, VA (69.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is East Carolina University (99.3 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying philosophy-related roles in North Carolina are: Lawyers ($127,710), Management Analysts ($98,560), Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary ($76,340). 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 philosophy 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 philosophy?

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: September 5, 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.

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