Best Online Technology Programs in New Bern, NC (2026)

Updated June 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

New Bern, North Carolina has 5 accredited schools offering technology programs, with tuition ranging from $2,022 to $21,009 per year for indexed programs. New Bern has a population of about 31,563. Median household income is $56,893 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 29.6% 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 New Bern

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer technology programs near New Bern. Distances are calculated from New Bern 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 New Bern. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Craven Community College

New Bern, NC 2.1 miles from New Bern BOC Score57.7
Published tuition$2,022 - $12,205
Online programsYes

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#2

Coastal Carolina Community College

Jacksonville, NC 28.5 miles from New Bern BOC Score47.9
Published tuition$2,462 - $15,130
Online programsYes

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#3

Lenoir Community College

Kinston, NC 29.8 miles from New Bern BOC Score49.9
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Online programsYes

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#4

Beaufort County Community College

Washington, NC 30.8 miles from New Bern BOC Score52.8
Published tuition$2,540 - $15,189
Online programsYes

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#5

Carteret Community College

Morehead City, NC 31.4 miles from New Bern BOC Score48.1
Published tuition$2,310 - $21,009
Online programsYes

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

Technology Wages Near New Bern

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.

New Bern at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population31,563Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$56,893Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+29.6%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Technology-related employment in Craven County450 workers, 107 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited technology schools are near New Bern, NC?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering technology programs near New Bern. The closest is Craven Community College in New Bern, NC (2.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Carteret Community College (31.4 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 New Bern workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Havelock instead of New Bern?

Havelock, NC is 16.3 miles from New Bern 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 New Bern an affordable place to study technology?

New Bern’s median household income of $56,893 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in New Bern 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.

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