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Best Online Education Programs in Chandler, AZ (2026)
Chandler, Arizona is home to about 278,123 residents. Median household income is $103,691 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 46.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area, the top-earning education-related role is Education Administrator, Postsecondary at a median $103,280 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Education Schools to Chandler
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer education programs near Chandler, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Chandler city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.
No Chandler-area programs are currently indexed in our directory.
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Arizona schools on the Arizona education page.
Education Wages Near Chandler
Chandler is part of the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area (BLS area code 38060). 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 | $59,570 | Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $57,667 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $59,180 | Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $57,289 |
| Middle School Teacher | $61,330 | Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $59,371 |
| Education Teacher, Postsecondary | $78,520 | Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $76,012 |
| Education Administrator, K-12 | $99,290 | Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $96,118 |
| Education Administrator, Postsecondary | $103,280 | Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $99,981 |
| Tutor | $43,880 | Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $42,478 |
| Educational and Career Counselor | $60,520 | Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $58,587 |
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.
Chandler at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 278,123 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $103,691 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 46.8% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 103.3 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Education-related employment in Maricopa County | 57,657 workers, 2,367 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Chandler-Area Cities With Education Programs
- Gilbert, AZ – 6.4 mi away (237,133 pop)
- Tempe, AZ – 8.6 mi away (182,498 pop)
- Mesa, AZ – 11.3 mi away (484,587 pop)
- Queen Creek, AZ – 12.6 mi away (35,524 pop)
- Maricopa, AZ – 19.0 mi away (45,666 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the highest-paying education roles near Chandler?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying education-related roles near Chandler are: Education Administrator, Postsecondary ($103,280), Education Administrator, K-12 ($99,290), Education Teacher, Postsecondary ($78,520). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Arizona statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Gilbert instead of Chandler?
Gilbert, AZ is 6.4 miles from Chandler 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 Chandler an affordable place to study education?
Chandler’s median household income of $103,691 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Chandler while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Arizona 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.
Learn More About Education Programs
- Education accreditation: what to look for
- Education concentrations and specializations
- Is a Education degree worth it?
- Main Education degree guide
- Online Education programs in Arizona
- Education programs by state
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Data verified: July 23, 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.