Best Online Technology Programs in Elizabeth City, NC (2026)

Elizabeth City, North Carolina has 5 accredited schools offering technology programs. Elizabeth City has a population of about 18,740. 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 technology-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $172,860 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Technology Schools to Elizabeth City

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer technology programs near Elizabeth City. Distances are calculated from Elizabeth City city center.

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 Elizabeth City. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

College of the Albemarle

Elizabeth City, NC 2.2 miles from Elizabeth City BOC Score58.8
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#2

Regent University

Virginia Beach, VA 34.9 miles from Elizabeth City BOC Score34.5
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#3

ECPI University

Virginia Beach, VA 38.0 miles from Elizabeth City BOC Score55.4
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#4

Norfolk State University

Norfolk, VA 38.2 miles from Elizabeth City BOC Score42.2
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#5

Tidewater Community College

Norfolk, VA 38.5 miles from Elizabeth City BOC Score36.7
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all North Carolina schools on the North Carolina technology page.


Technology Wages Near Elizabeth City

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (North Carolina, statewide)
Software Developer$134,710
Information Security Analyst$131,540
Computer Network Architect$127,320
Network and Computer Systems Administrator$95,230
Computer Network Support SpecialistN/A
Computer User Support Specialist$60,120
Web Developer$96,610
Computer and Information Systems Manager$172,860

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

MetricValueSource
Population18,740Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$50,947Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+28.0%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Technology-related employment in Pasquotank County461 workers, 40 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited technology schools are near Elizabeth City, NC?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering technology programs near Elizabeth City. The closest is College of the Albemarle in Elizabeth City, NC (2.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Tidewater Community College (38.5 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying technology-related roles in North Carolina are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($172,860), Software Developer ($134,710), Information Security Analyst ($131,540). 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 technology 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 technology?

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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Data verified: June 11, 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.