Best Space Studies Schools Near Elizabeth City, NC (2026)

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

Elizabeth City, North Carolina is home to about 18,740 residents. Median household income is $50,947 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 28.0% 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 Elizabeth City

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

Occupation Median Annual Wage (North Carolina, statewide)
Astronomers N/A
Physicists $174,180
Aerospace Engineers $122,930
Natural Sciences Managers $173,870
Atmospheric and Space Scientists $91,560
Engineers, All Other $112,450
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary $102,980
Physical Scientists, All Other $110,030

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.

Elizabeth City at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 18,740 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $50,947 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 28.0% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the highest-paying space studies roles in North Carolina?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying space studies-related roles in North Carolina are: Physicists ($174,180), Natural Sciences Managers ($173,870), Aerospace Engineers ($122,930). Wages for Elizabeth City workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Chesapeake instead of Elizabeth City?

Chesapeake, VA is 26.7 miles from Elizabeth City 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 Elizabeth City an affordable place to study space studies?

Elizabeth City’s median household income of $50,947 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Elizabeth City 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 Elizabeth City

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

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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