Best Online Education Programs in Brawley, CA (2026)
Brawley, California is home to about 26,934 residents. Median household income is $60,370 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 13.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the El Centro, CA metro area, the top-earning education-related role is Education Administrator, K-12 at a median $156,750 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Education Schools to Brawley
The 0 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 0 schools in our directory that offer education programs near Brawley. Distances are calculated from Brawley city center.
No Brawley-area programs are currently indexed in our directory.
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all California schools on the California education page.
Education Wages Near Brawley
Brawley is part of the El Centro, CA metro area (BLS area code 20940). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to California statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secondary School Teacher | $99,440 | El Centro, CA | $104,454 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $100,390 | El Centro, CA | $105,452 |
| Middle School Teacher | $104,140 | El Centro, CA | $109,391 |
| Education Teacher, Postsecondary | $111,850 | CA statewide | $117,489 |
| Education Administrator, K-12 | $156,750 | El Centro, CA | $164,653 |
| Education Administrator, Postsecondary | $125,460 | CA statewide | $131,786 |
| Tutor | $49,000 | El Centro, CA | $51,471 |
| Educational and Career Counselor | $141,760 | El Centro, CA | $148,908 |
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.
Brawley at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 26,934 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $60,370 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 13.8% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 95.2 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Education-related employment in Imperial County | 232 workers, 22 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Brawley-Area Cities With Education Programs
- El Centro, CA – 13.3 mi away (111,733 pop)
- Calexico, CA – 20.4 mi away (40,232 pop)
- San Luis, AZ – 58.3 mi away (30,366 pop)
- Coachella, CA – 60.7 mi away (44,953 pop)
- Yuma, AZ – 62.7 mi away (137,936 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the highest-paying education roles near Brawley?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying education-related roles near Brawley are: Education Administrator, K-12 ($156,750), Educational and Career Counselor ($141,760), Education Administrator, Postsecondary ($125,460). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with California statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in El Centro instead of Brawley?
El Centro, CA is 13.3 miles from Brawley 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 Brawley an affordable place to study education?
Brawley’s median household income of $60,370 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Brawley while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and California 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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Data verified: June 11, 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.
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