Best Spanish Schools Near Kinston, NC (2026)

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

Kinston, North Carolina has 5 accredited schools offering spanish programs. Kinston has a population of about 19,576. Median household income is $35,250 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 16.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In North Carolina, the top-earning spanish-related role is Human Resources Specialists at a median $73,070 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Spanish Schools to Kinston

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

Barton College

Wilson, NC 36.5 miles from Kinston
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
40.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,913
Avg net price $23,626/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 65%
  • Programs offered: 26

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Campbell University

Buies Creek, NC 65.2 miles from Kinston
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
46.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 51%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,886
Avg net price $24,516/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 84

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Meredith College

Raleigh, NC 71.5 miles from Kinston
  • 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

#4

University of North Carolina Wilmington

Wilmington, NC 74.3 miles from Kinston
  • 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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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 87%
  • Programs offered: 82

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Fayetteville State University

Fayetteville, NC 74.6 miles from Kinston
  • 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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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 42

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

North Carolina Central University

Durham, NC 87.8 miles from Kinston
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
46.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,968
Avg net price $15,359/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 52

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Duke University

Durham, NC 90.6 miles from Kinston
  • 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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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 97%
  • Programs offered: 144

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

University of North Carolina at Pembroke

Pembroke, NC 99.6 miles from Kinston
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
47.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 49%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,407
Avg net price $10,260/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 42

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Spanish Wages Near Kinston

Occupation Median Annual Wage (North Carolina, statewide)
Interpreters and Translators $50,030
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $63,900
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $57,650
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $52,010
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors $51,810
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists $61,420
Writers and Authors $63,660
Human Resources Specialists $73,070

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.

Kinston at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 19,576 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $35,250 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 16.1% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited spanish schools are near Kinston, NC?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering spanish programs near Kinston. The closest is Barton College in Wilson, NC (36.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Fayetteville State University (74.6 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying spanish-related roles in North Carolina are: Human Resources Specialists ($73,070), Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary ($63,900), Writers and Authors ($63,660). Wages for Kinston workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Goldsboro instead of Kinston?

Goldsboro, NC is 22.5 miles from Kinston and has its own set of local spanish programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Kinston an affordable place to study spanish?

Kinston’s median household income of $35,250 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Kinston 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 Kinston

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

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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