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Best Online Education Programs in Lakewood, CO (2026)
Lakewood, Colorado is home to about 156,309 residents. Median household income is $85,789 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 45.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area, the top-earning education-related role is Education Administrator, K-12 at a median $121,130 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Education Schools to Lakewood
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer education programs near Lakewood, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Lakewood city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.
No Lakewood-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 Lakewood
Lakewood is part of the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area (BLS area code 19740). 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 | $79,230 | Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $74,887 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $76,910 | Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $72,694 |
| Middle School Teacher | $77,340 | Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $73,100 |
| Education Teacher, Postsecondary | $75,040 | Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $70,926 |
| Education Administrator, K-12 | $121,130 | Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $114,490 |
| Education Administrator, Postsecondary | $120,560 | Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $113,951 |
| Tutor | $47,680 | Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $45,066 |
| Educational and Career Counselor | $67,080 | Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $63,403 |
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.
Lakewood at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 156,309 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $85,789 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 45.3% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 105.8 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Education-related employment in Jefferson County | 3,941 workers, 502 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Lakewood-Area Cities With Education Programs
- Wheat Ridge, CO – 5.2 mi away (31,372 pop)
- Golden, CO – 5.9 mi away (20,696 pop)
- Englewood, CO – 7.4 mi away (34,050 pop)
- Littleton, CO – 9.0 mi away (46,333 pop)
- Arvada, CO – 9.5 mi away (117,453 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the highest-paying education roles near Lakewood?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying education-related roles near Lakewood are: Education Administrator, K-12 ($121,130), Education Administrator, Postsecondary ($120,560), Secondary School Teacher ($79,230). 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 Wheat Ridge instead of Lakewood?
Wheat Ridge, CO is 5.2 miles from Lakewood 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 Lakewood an affordable place to study education?
Lakewood’s median household income of $85,789 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Lakewood 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.
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 Colorado
- 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.