Best UX Design Schools Near Rockingham, NC (2026)

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

Rockingham, North Carolina has 14 accredited schools offering user experience programs, with tuition ranging from $2,276 to $45,846 per year for indexed programs. Rockingham has a population of about 9,094. Median household income is $36,695 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 19.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In North Carolina, the top-earning user experience-related role is Computer Systems Analyst at a median $106,850 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest User Experience Schools to Rockingham

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer user experience programs near Rockingham, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Rockingham 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 Rockingham. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Pfeiffer University

Misenheimer, NC 47.9 miles from Rockingham BOC Score 44.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 47%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,562
Avg net price $19,076/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 15

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Methodist University

Fayetteville, NC 51.8 miles from Rockingham BOC Score 31.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 38%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,050
Avg net price $24,704/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 65%
  • Programs offered: 30

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Charlotte, NC 60.4 miles from Rockingham BOC Score 72.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,289
Avg net price $15,435/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 85%
  • Programs offered: 53

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Queens University of Charlotte

Charlotte, NC 63.1 miles from Rockingham BOC Score 55.1
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,673
Avg net price $30,857/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 26

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Campbell University

Buies Creek, NC 66.2 miles from Rockingham BOC Score 46.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 46

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

High Point University

High Point, NC 74.3 miles from Rockingham BOC Score 62.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 75%
Graduation rate 72%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $61,389
Avg net price $38,707/yr
Tuition
In‑state$45,312
Out‑of‑state$45,312
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  • Retention rate: 85%
  • Programs offered: 36

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

North Carolina A & T State University

Greensboro, NC 78.7 miles from Rockingham BOC Score 55.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,440
Avg net price $10,846/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 35

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Meredith College

Raleigh, NC 84.7 miles from Rockingham BOC Score 59.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 29

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

User Experience Wages Near Rockingham

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (North Carolina, statewide)
Web and Digital Interface Designer$97,990
Graphic Designer$58,450
Web Developer$96,610
Computer Systems Analyst$106,850

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.

Rockingham at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population9,094Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$36,695Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+19.4%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited user experience schools are near Rockingham, NC?

Our directory has 14 accredited schools offering user experience programs near Rockingham. The closest is Coker University in Hartsville, SC (42.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Forsyth Technical Community College (83.2 miles). 10 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying user experience roles in North Carolina?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying user experience-related roles in North Carolina are: Computer Systems Analyst ($106,850), Web and Digital Interface Designer ($97,990), Web Developer ($96,610). Wages for Rockingham workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Laurinburg instead of Rockingham?

Laurinburg, NC is 20.2 miles from Rockingham and has its own set of local user experience programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Rockingham an affordable place to study user experience?

Rockingham’s median household income of $36,695 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Rockingham 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 Rockingham

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

Data verified: August 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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