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Best Online Education Programs in Sierra Vista, AZ (2026)
Sierra Vista, Arizona is home to about 45,203 residents. Median household income is $69,783 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 35.0% 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 Sierra Vista
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer education programs near Sierra Vista, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Sierra Vista city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.
No Sierra Vista-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 Sierra Vista
Sierra Vista is part of the Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ metro area (BLS area code 43420). 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 | $53,960 | Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ | $60,493 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $47,980 | Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ | $53,789 |
| Middle School Teacher | $50,180 | Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ | $56,256 |
| Education Teacher, Postsecondary | $78,520 | AZ statewide | $88,027 |
| Education Administrator, K-12 | $80,950 | Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ | $90,751 |
| Education Administrator, Postsecondary | $103,280 | AZ statewide | $115,785 |
| Tutor | $38,940 | AZ statewide | $43,655 |
| Educational and Career Counselor | $52,480 | Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ | $58,834 |
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.
Sierra Vista at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 45,203 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $69,783 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 35.0% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 89.2 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Education-related employment in Cochise County | 508 workers, 34 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Sierra Vista-Area Cities With Education Programs
- Nogales, AZ – 39.0 mi away (30,771 pop)
- Sahuarita, AZ – 46.0 mi away (46,385 pop)
- Tucson, AZ – 52.6 mi away (860,333 pop)
- Oro Valley, AZ – 70.9 mi away (43,781 pop)
- Marana, AZ – 77.8 mi away (43,474 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the highest-paying education roles near Sierra Vista?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying education-related roles near Sierra Vista are: Education Administrator, Postsecondary ($103,280), Education Administrator, K-12 ($80,950), 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 Nogales instead of Sierra Vista?
Nogales, AZ is 39.0 miles from Sierra Vista 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 Sierra Vista an affordable place to study education?
Sierra Vista’s median household income of $69,783 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Sierra Vista 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.