Best Online Education Programs in Prichard, AL (2026)
Prichard, Alabama is home to about 19,121 residents. Median household income is $35,331 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 9.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Mobile, AL metro area, the top-earning education-related role is Education Administrator, Postsecondary at a median $101,120 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Education Schools to Prichard
The 0 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 0 schools in our directory that offer education programs near Prichard. Distances are calculated from Prichard city center.
No Prichard-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 Prichard
Prichard is part of the Mobile, AL metro area (BLS area code 33660). 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 | $61,550 | Mobile, AL | $69,864 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $60,970 | Mobile, AL | $69,205 |
| Middle School Teacher | $62,060 | Mobile, AL | $70,443 |
| Education Teacher, Postsecondary | $62,750 | Mobile, AL | $71,226 |
| Education Administrator, K-12 | $99,460 | Mobile, AL | $112,894 |
| Education Administrator, Postsecondary | $101,120 | Mobile, AL | $114,779 |
| Tutor | $37,650 | Mobile, AL | $42,736 |
| Educational and Career Counselor | $57,800 | Mobile, AL | $65,607 |
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.
Prichard at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 19,121 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $35,331 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 9.4% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 88.1 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Education-related employment in Mobile County | 2,065 workers, 125 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Prichard-Area Cities With Education Programs
- Pascagoula, MS – 37.6 mi away (49,504 pop)
- Biloxi, MS – 54.2 mi away (45,975 pop)
- Pensacola, FL – 60.5 mi away (352,187 pop)
- Gulfport, MS – 60.8 mi away (222,131 pop)
- Hattiesburg, MS – 79.4 mi away (81,995 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the highest-paying education roles near Prichard?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying education-related roles near Prichard are: Education Administrator, Postsecondary ($101,120), Education Administrator, K-12 ($99,460), Education Teacher, Postsecondary ($62,750). 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 Pascagoula instead of Prichard?
Pascagoula, MS is 37.6 miles from Prichard 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 Prichard an affordable place to study education?
Prichard’s median household income of $35,331 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Prichard 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.