Best Sociology Schools Near New Bern, NC (2026)

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

New Bern, North Carolina has 5 accredited schools offering sociology programs. New Bern has a population of about 31,563. Median household income is $56,893 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 29.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In North Carolina, the top-earning sociology-related role is Sociologists at a median $126,760 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Sociology Schools to New Bern

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer sociology programs near New Bern, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from New Bern 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 New Bern. 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 39.1 miles from New Bern
  • 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

North Carolina Wesleyan University

Rocky Mount, NC 75.0 miles from New Bern
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
51.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,873
Avg net price $17,432/yr
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  • Retention rate: 62%
  • Programs offered: 29

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

University of North Carolina Wilmington

Wilmington, NC 75.5 miles from New Bern
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
69.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 74%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,967
Avg net price $20,109/yr
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  • Retention rate: 87%
  • Programs offered: 82

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Saint Augustine's University

Raleigh, NC 99.4 miles from New Bern
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
24.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 41%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $35,730
Avg net price $24,313/yr
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  • Retention rate: 31%
  • Programs offered: 19

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Shaw University

Raleigh, NC 99.7 miles from New Bern
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
26.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 21%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $34,409
Avg net price $16,512/yr
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  • Retention rate: 54%
  • Programs offered: 23

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

North Carolina State University at Raleigh

Raleigh, NC 102.0 miles from New Bern
  • 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

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#7

Fayetteville State University

Fayetteville, NC 102.9 miles from New Bern
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
49.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 49%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,144
Avg net price $7,892/yr
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  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 42

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Meredith College

Raleigh, NC 103.2 miles from New Bern
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
59.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 69%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,539
Avg net price $22,488/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 53

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Sociology Wages Near New Bern

Occupation Median Annual Wage (North Carolina, statewide)
Sociologists $126,760
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary $76,430
Social and Human Service Assistants $42,850
Survey Researchers $96,560
Child, Family, and School Social Workers $59,610
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $78,410
Social Science Research Assistants $63,710
Social and Community Service Managers $79,590

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.

New Bern at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 31,563 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $56,893 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 29.6% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited sociology schools are near New Bern, NC?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering sociology programs near New Bern. The closest is East Carolina University in Greenville, NC (39.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Shaw University (99.7 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying sociology-related roles in North Carolina are: Sociologists ($126,760), Survey Researchers ($96,560), Social and Community Service Managers ($79,590). Wages for New Bern workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Havelock instead of New Bern?

Havelock, NC is 16.3 miles from New Bern and has its own set of local sociology programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is New Bern an affordable place to study sociology?

New Bern’s median household income of $56,893 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in New Bern 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 New Bern

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

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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