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Best Online Education Programs in Maricopa, AZ (2026)
Maricopa, Arizona is home to about 62,986 residents. Median household income is $94,208 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 22.7% 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 Maricopa
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer education programs near Maricopa, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Maricopa city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.
No Maricopa-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 Maricopa
Maricopa 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.
Maricopa at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 62,986 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $94,208 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 22.7% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 103.3 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Education-related employment in Pinal County | 1,412 workers, 67 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Maricopa-Area Cities With Education Programs
- Casa Grande, AZ – 17.5 mi away (57,635 pop)
- Chandler, AZ – 19.0 mi away (247,477 pop)
- Gilbert, AZ – 24.1 mi away (237,133 pop)
- Tempe, AZ – 24.2 mi away (182,498 pop)
- Goodyear, AZ – 25.0 mi away (77,258 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the highest-paying education roles near Maricopa?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying education-related roles near Maricopa 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 Casa Grande instead of Maricopa?
Casa Grande, AZ is 17.5 miles from Maricopa 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 Maricopa an affordable place to study education?
Maricopa’s median household income of $94,208 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Maricopa 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.