Best Online Education Programs in Colorado Springs, CO (2026)
Colorado Springs, Colorado has a population of about 483,099. The city’s median household income is $83,198 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 41.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Colorado Springs, CO metro area, the top-earning education-related role is Education Administrator, K-12 at a median $102,490 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).
Closest Education Schools to Colorado Springs
The five accredited institutions below are the closest options indexed in our directory that offer education programs. Distances are calculated from Colorado Springs city center.
No Colorado Springs-area programs are currently indexed in our directory.
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Colorado schools on the Colorado education page.
Education Wages Near Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs is part of the Colorado Springs, CO metro area (BLS area code 17820). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Colorado statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secondary School Teacher | $59,390 | Colorado Springs, CO | $58,977 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $58,850 | Colorado Springs, CO | $58,441 |
| Middle School Teacher | $58,670 | Colorado Springs, CO | $58,262 |
| Education Teacher, Postsecondary | $64,620 | CO statewide | $64,171 |
| Education Administrator, K-12 | $102,490 | Colorado Springs, CO | $101,778 |
| Education Administrator, Postsecondary | $96,970 | Colorado Springs, CO | $96,296 |
| Tutor | $38,940 | Colorado Springs, CO | $38,669 |
| Educational and Career Counselor | $60,830 | Colorado Springs, CO | $60,407 |
Source: BLS, May 2024 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.
Colorado Springs at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 483,099 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $83,198 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 41.9% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 100.7 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Education-related employment in El Paso County | 4,582 workers, 526 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Colorado Springs-Area Cities With Education Programs
- Fountain, CO – 13.3 mi away (28,753 pop)
- Castle Rock, CO – 35.5 mi away (57,666 pop)
- Canon City, CO – 38.4 mi away (27,600 pop)
- Pueblo, CO – 42.0 mi away (141,280 pop)
- Parker, CO – 44.2 mi away (51,163 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the highest-paying education roles near Colorado Springs?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying education-related roles near Colorado Springs are: Education Administrator, K-12 ($102,490), Education Administrator, Postsecondary ($96,970), Education Teacher, Postsecondary ($64,620). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Colorado statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Fountain instead of Colorado Springs?
Fountain, CO is 13.3 miles from Colorado Springs 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 Colorado Springs an affordable place to study education?
Colorado Springs’s median household income of $83,198 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Colorado Springs while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Colorado 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.