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Best Online Education Programs in Lake Havasu City, AZ (2026)
Lake Havasu City, Arizona is home to about 58,037 residents. Median household income is $66,264 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 18.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Arizona, the top-earning education-related role is Education Administrator, Postsecondary at a median $103,280 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Education Schools to Lake Havasu City
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer education programs near Lake Havasu City, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Lake Havasu City city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.
No Lake Havasu City-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 Lake Havasu City
Lake Havasu 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 | $49,350 | Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ | $52,444 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $46,460 | Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ | $49,373 |
| Middle School Teacher | $47,230 | Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ | $50,191 |
| Education Teacher, Postsecondary | $78,520 | AZ statewide | $83,443 |
| Education Administrator, K-12 | $80,330 | Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ | $85,367 |
| Education Administrator, Postsecondary | $103,280 | AZ statewide | $109,756 |
| Tutor | $38,940 | AZ statewide | $41,382 |
| Educational and Career Counselor | $49,490 | Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ | $52,593 |
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.
Lake Havasu City at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 58,037 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $66,264 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 18.4% | 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 |
Other Lake Havasu City-Area Cities With Education Programs
- Bullhead City, AZ – 44.8 mi away (49,184 pop)
- Kingman, AZ – 52.2 mi away (43,548 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the highest-paying education roles near Lake Havasu City?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying education-related roles near Lake Havasu City are: Education Administrator, Postsecondary ($103,280), Education Administrator, K-12 ($80,330), 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 Bullhead City instead of Lake Havasu City?
Bullhead City, AZ is 44.8 miles from Lake Havasu 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.
Is Lake Havasu City an affordable place to study education?
Lake Havasu City’s median household income of $66,264 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Lake Havasu City 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.
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- Main Education degree guide
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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.