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Best Space Studies Schools Near Cary, NC (2026)
Cary, North Carolina is home to about 176,686 residents. Median household income is $129,399 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 70.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In North Carolina, the top-earning space studies-related role is Physicists at a median $174,180 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Space Studies Schools to Cary
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer space studies programs near Cary, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Cary city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all North Carolina schools on the North Carolina space studies page.
Space Studies Wages Near Cary
Cary is part of the Raleigh-Cary, NC metro area (BLS area code 39580). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to North Carolina statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Astronomers | N/A | NC statewide | – |
| Physicists | $174,180 | NC statewide | $177,373 |
| Aerospace Engineers | $122,930 | NC statewide | $125,183 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $173,510 | Raleigh-Cary, NC | $176,690 |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientists | $108,810 | Raleigh-Cary, NC | $110,804 |
| Engineers, All Other | $104,910 | Raleigh-Cary, NC | $106,833 |
| Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $102,980 | NC statewide | $104,868 |
| Physical Scientists, All Other | $110,030 | NC statewide | $112,047 |
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.
Cary at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 176,686 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $129,399 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 70.2% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 98.2 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Cary-Area Cities With Space Studies Programs
- Morrisville, NC – 3.9 mi away (24,732 pop)
- Apex, NC – 4.8 mi away (47,349 pop)
- Holly Springs, NC – 8.9 mi away (33,260 pop)
- Raleigh, NC – 10.3 mi away (1,005,457 pop)
- Garner, NC – 12.5 mi away (28,776 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the highest-paying space studies roles near Cary?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying space studies-related roles near Cary are: Physicists ($174,180), Natural Sciences Managers ($173,510), Aerospace Engineers ($122,930). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with North Carolina statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Morrisville instead of Cary?
Morrisville, NC is 3.9 miles from Cary and has its own set of local space studies programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is Cary an affordable place to study space studies?
Cary’s median household income of $129,399 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Cary 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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Data verified: September 7, 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.