Best Online Education Programs in Littleton, CO (2026)
Littleton, Colorado has a population of about 45,092. The city’s median household income is $96,611 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 56.4% 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 $110,800 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).
Closest Education Schools to Littleton
The five accredited institutions below are the closest options indexed in our directory that offer education programs. Distances are calculated from Littleton city center.
No Littleton-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 Littleton
Littleton 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 | $76,260 | Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $72,079 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $64,070 | Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $60,558 |
| Middle School Teacher | $63,850 | Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $60,350 |
| Education Teacher, Postsecondary | $64,620 | CO statewide | $61,078 |
| Education Administrator, K-12 | $110,800 | Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $104,726 |
| Education Administrator, Postsecondary | $107,330 | Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $101,446 |
| Tutor | $43,670 | Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $41,276 |
| Educational and Career Counselor | $65,390 | Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $61,805 |
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.
Littleton at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 45,092 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $96,611 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 56.4% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 105.8 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Education-related employment in Arapahoe County | 5,024 workers, 495 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Littleton-Area Cities With Education Programs
- Englewood, CO – 4.1 mi away (34,050 pop)
- Centennial, CO – 8.1 mi away (109,932 pop)
- Lakewood, CO – 9.0 mi away (154,393 pop)
- Wheat Ridge, CO – 13.3 mi away (31,372 pop)
- Denver, CO – 14.1 mi away (2,741,534 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the highest-paying education roles near Littleton?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying education-related roles near Littleton are: Education Administrator, K-12 ($110,800), Education Administrator, Postsecondary ($107,330), Secondary School Teacher ($76,260). 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 Englewood instead of Littleton?
Englewood, CO is 4.1 miles from Littleton 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 Littleton an affordable place to study education?
Littleton’s median household income of $96,611 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Littleton 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.