Bullhead City, Arizona has a population of about 42,193. The city’s median household income is $47,717 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 14.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 6 accredited schools offering education programs near Bullhead City. In Arizona, the top-earning education-related role is Education Administrator, Postsecondary at a median $102,080 annually (BLS, May 2024).
The 6 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 6 schools in our directory that offer education programs near Bullhead City. Distances are calculated from Bullhead City city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohave Community College | Kingman, AZ | 30.9 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Charles of Italy Beauty College | Lake Havasu City, AZ | 46.0 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Nevada State University | Henderson, NV | 63.5 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Touro University Nevada | Henderson, NV | 69.2 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| University of Nevada-Las Vegas | Las Vegas, NV | 75.8 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| College of Southern Nevada | Las Vegas, NV | 81.4 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Arizona schools on the Arizona education page.
Bullhead City is part of the Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ metro area (BLS area code 29420). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Arizona statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secondary School Teacher | $47,490 | Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ | $50,468 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $47,330 | Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ | $50,298 |
| Middle School Teacher | $48,640 | Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ | $51,690 |
| Education Teacher, Postsecondary | $68,350 | AZ statewide | $72,635 |
| Education Administrator, K-12 | $82,790 | Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ | $87,981 |
| Education Administrator, Postsecondary | $102,080 | AZ statewide | $108,480 |
| Tutor | $44,220 | AZ statewide | $46,993 |
| Educational and Career Counselor | $53,770 | Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ | $57,141 |
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.
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 42,193 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $47,717 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 14.6% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 94.1 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Education-related employment in Mohave County | 662 workers, 40 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Our directory has 6 accredited schools offering education programs near Bullhead City. The closest is Mohave Community College in Kingman, AZ (30.9 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is College of Southern Nevada (81.4 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying education-related roles near Bullhead City are: Education Administrator, Postsecondary ($102,080), Education Administrator, K-12 ($82,790), Education Teacher, Postsecondary ($68,350). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Arizona statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Kingman, AZ is 30.6 miles from Bullhead City 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.
Bullhead City’s median household income of $47,717 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Bullhead City while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Arizona public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
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.
Data verified: May 5, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2024; 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.