Best Online Education Programs in Trussville, AL (2026)
Trussville, Alabama is home to about 26,182 residents. Median household income is $120,794 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 48.1% 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, Postsecondary at a median $101,070 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Education Schools to Trussville
The 0 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 0 schools in our directory that offer education programs near Trussville. Distances are calculated from Trussville city center.
No Trussville-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 Trussville
Trussville 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 | $62,650 | Birmingham, AL | $68,395 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $62,630 | Birmingham, AL | $68,373 |
| Middle School Teacher | $62,580 | Birmingham, AL | $68,319 |
| Education Teacher, Postsecondary | $74,600 | Birmingham, AL | $81,441 |
| Education Administrator, K-12 | $100,410 | Birmingham, AL | $109,618 |
| Education Administrator, Postsecondary | $101,070 | Birmingham, AL | $110,338 |
| Tutor | $37,010 | Birmingham, AL | $40,404 |
| Educational and Career Counselor | $63,020 | Birmingham, AL | $68,799 |
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.
Trussville at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 26,182 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $120,794 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 48.1% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 91.6 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Education-related employment in Jefferson County | 4,635 workers, 254 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Trussville-Area Cities With Education Programs
- Mountain Brook, AL – 13.8 mi away (20,590 pop)
- Vestavia Hills, AL – 15.9 mi away (34,688 pop)
- Homewood, AL – 17.9 mi away (25,613 pop)
- Hoover, AL – 22.3 mi away (84,978 pop)
- Pelham, AL – 24.7 mi away (23,050 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the highest-paying education roles near Trussville?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying education-related roles near Trussville are: Education Administrator, Postsecondary ($101,070), Education Administrator, K-12 ($100,410), Education Teacher, Postsecondary ($74,600). 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 Mountain Brook instead of Trussville?
Mountain Brook, AL is 13.8 miles from Trussville 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 Trussville an affordable place to study education?
Trussville’s median household income of $120,794 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Trussville 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.