Best Online Education Programs in Northglenn, CO (2026)
Northglenn, Colorado has a population of about 37,953. The city’s median household income is $79,530 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 24.2% 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 Northglenn
The five accredited institutions below are the closest options indexed in our directory that offer education programs. Distances are calculated from Northglenn city center.
No Northglenn-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 Northglenn
Northglenn 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.
Northglenn at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 37,953 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $79,530 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 24.2% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 105.8 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Education-related employment in Adams County | 1,196 workers, 213 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Northglenn-Area Cities With Education Programs
- Thornton, CO – 1.9 mi away (136,703 pop)
- Westminster, CO – 4.8 mi away (113,875 pop)
- Broomfield, CO – 4.9 mi away (66,529 pop)
- Commerce City, CO – 7.9 mi away (54,869 pop)
- Lafayette, CO – 8.7 mi away (91,767 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the highest-paying education roles near Northglenn?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying education-related roles near Northglenn 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 Thornton instead of Northglenn?
Thornton, CO is 1.9 miles from Northglenn 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 Northglenn an affordable place to study education?
Northglenn’s median household income of $79,530 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Northglenn 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.