Best Online Education Programs in Auburn, AL (2026)
Auburn, Alabama is home to about 78,738 residents. Median household income is $56,123 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 62.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Alabama, the top-earning education-related role is Education Administrator, Postsecondary at a median $100,030 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Education Schools to Auburn
The 0 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 0 schools in our directory that offer education programs near Auburn. Distances are calculated from Auburn city center.
No Auburn-area programs are currently indexed in our directory.
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Alabama schools on the Alabama education page.
Education Wages Near Auburn
Auburn is part of the Auburn-Opelika, AL metro area (BLS area code 12220). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Alabama statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secondary School Teacher | $61,250 | Auburn-Opelika, AL | $69,681 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $59,970 | Auburn-Opelika, AL | $68,225 |
| Middle School Teacher | $60,850 | Auburn-Opelika, AL | $69,226 |
| Education Teacher, Postsecondary | $79,380 | Auburn-Opelika, AL | $90,307 |
| Education Administrator, K-12 | $99,870 | Auburn-Opelika, AL | $113,618 |
| Education Administrator, Postsecondary | $100,030 | AL statewide | $113,800 |
| Tutor | $29,900 | Auburn-Opelika, AL | $34,016 |
| Educational and Career Counselor | $62,270 | Auburn-Opelika, AL | $70,842 |
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.
Auburn at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 78,738 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $56,123 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 62.8% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 87.9 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Education-related employment in Lee County | 620 workers, 53 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Auburn-Area Cities With Education Programs
- Valley, AL – 22.8 mi away (20,441 pop)
- Columbus, GA – 36.3 mi away (263,737 pop)
- La Grange, GA – 39.1 mi away (36,270 pop)
- Newnan, GA – 67.3 mi away (37,912 pop)
- Carrollton, GA – 71.3 mi away (46,695 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the highest-paying education roles near Auburn?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying education-related roles near Auburn are: Education Administrator, Postsecondary ($100,030), Education Administrator, K-12 ($99,870), Education Teacher, Postsecondary ($79,380). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Alabama statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Valley instead of Auburn?
Valley, AL is 22.8 miles from Auburn and has its own set of local education programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is Auburn an affordable place to study education?
Auburn’s median household income of $56,123 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Auburn while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Alabama 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.