Havelock, North Carolina has a population of about 16,471. The city’s median household income is $64,433 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 16.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 5 accredited technology programs within 100 miles of Havelock, with tuition ranging from $2,022 to $21,009 per year. In North Carolina, the top-earning technology-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $167,550 annually (BLS, May 2024).
The five accredited institutions below are the closest options indexed in our directory that offer technology programs. Distances are calculated from Havelock city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carteret Community College | Morehead City, NC | 15.1 mi | $2,310 - $21,009 | – |
| Craven Community College | New Bern, NC | 18.2 mi | $2,022 - $12,205 | – |
| Coastal Carolina Community College | Jacksonville, NC | 29.1 mi | $2,462 - $15,130 | – |
| Beaufort County Community College | Washington, NC | 43.4 mi | $2,540 - $15,189 | – |
| Lenoir Community College | Kinston, NC | 44.3 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all North Carolina schools on the North Carolina technology page.
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (North Carolina, statewide) |
|---|---|
| Software Developer | $131,000 |
| Information Security Analyst | $121,070 |
| Computer Network Architect | $126,000 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrator | $97,590 |
| Computer Network Support Specialist | $79,680 |
| Computer User Support Specialist | $58,660 |
| Web Developer | $94,070 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $167,550 |
Source: BLS, May 2024 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.
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 16,471 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $64,433 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 16.9% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Technology-related employment in Craven County | 194 workers, 37 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Our directory lists 5 technology programs within 100 miles of Havelock. The closest is Carteret Community College in Morehead City, NC (15.1 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Lenoir Community College (44.3 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.
Based on BLS May 2024 state wage data, the top-paying technology-related roles in North Carolina are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($167,550), Software Developer ($131,000), Computer Network Architect ($126,000). Wages for Havelock workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Morehead City, NC is 15.2 miles from Havelock 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.
Havelock’s median household income of $64,433 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Havelock while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and North Carolina public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
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