Best Online Education Programs in Pelham, AL (2026)
Pelham, Alabama has a population of about 24,510. The city’s median household income is $91,904 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 48.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Birmingham, AL metro area, the top-earning education-related role is Education Administrator, K-12 at a median $98,280 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).
Closest Education Schools to Pelham
The five accredited institutions below are the closest options indexed in our directory that offer education programs. Distances are calculated from Pelham city center.
No Pelham-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 Pelham
Pelham is part of the Birmingham, AL metro area (BLS area code 13820). 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 | $60,850 | Birmingham, AL | $66,430 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,300 | Birmingham, AL | $66,921 |
| Middle School Teacher | $61,310 | Birmingham, AL | $66,932 |
| Education Teacher, Postsecondary | $61,520 | Birmingham, AL | $67,162 |
| Education Administrator, K-12 | $98,280 | Birmingham, AL | $107,293 |
| Education Administrator, Postsecondary | $85,880 | Birmingham, AL | $93,755 |
| Tutor | $31,160 | Birmingham, AL | $34,017 |
| Educational and Career Counselor | $64,800 | Birmingham, AL | $70,742 |
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.
Pelham at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 24,510 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $91,904 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 48.8% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 91.6 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Education-related employment in Shelby County | 797 workers, 105 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Pelham-Area Cities With Education Programs
- Hoover, AL – 5.3 mi away (84,978 pop)
- Alabaster, AL – 7.4 mi away (32,948 pop)
- Vestavia Hills, AL – 9.7 mi away (34,688 pop)
- Homewood, AL – 10.8 mi away (25,613 pop)
- Mountain Brook, AL – 12.2 mi away (20,590 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the highest-paying education roles near Pelham?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying education-related roles near Pelham are: Education Administrator, K-12 ($98,280), Education Administrator, Postsecondary ($85,880), Educational and Career Counselor ($64,800). 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 Hoover instead of Pelham?
Hoover, AL is 5.3 miles from Pelham 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 Pelham an affordable place to study education?
Pelham’s median household income of $91,904 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Pelham 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.