Best Space Studies Schools Near Clemmons, NC (2026)

Updated September 7, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Clemmons, North Carolina is home to about 21,574 residents. Median household income is $84,326 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 49.1% 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 Clemmons

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer space studies programs near Clemmons, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Clemmons 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 Clemmons

Clemmons is part of the Winston-Salem, NC metro area (BLS area code 49180). 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 $189,326
Aerospace Engineers $122,930 NC statewide $133,620
Natural Sciences Managers $148,710 Winston-Salem, NC $161,641
Atmospheric and Space Scientists $91,560 NC statewide $99,522
Engineers, All Other $99,890 Winston-Salem, NC $108,576
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary $102,980 NC statewide $111,935
Physical Scientists, All Other $110,030 NC statewide $119,598

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.

Clemmons at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 21,574 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $84,326 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 49.1% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 92.0 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the highest-paying space studies roles near Clemmons?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying space studies-related roles near Clemmons are: Physicists ($174,180), Natural Sciences Managers ($148,710), 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 Winston-Salem instead of Clemmons?

Winston-Salem, NC is 8.5 miles from Clemmons 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 Clemmons an affordable place to study space studies?

Clemmons’s median household income of $84,326 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Clemmons 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 Clemmons

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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.

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