Delaware State University
Published tuition$10,314 - $27,536
Online programsYes
Best Online Education Programs in Dover, DE (2026)
Dover, Delaware has 5 accredited schools offering education programs, with tuition ranging from $10,314 to $27,536 per year for indexed programs. Dover has a population of about 39,491. Median household income is $58,336 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 27.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Dover, DE metro area, the top-earning education-related role is Education Administrator, K-12 at a median $127,650 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Education Schools to Dover
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer education programs near Dover. Distances are calculated from Dover city center.
How We Rank Schools
Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:
- Graduation rate 30%
- Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
- Average net price (lower is better) 20%
- Retention rate 15%
- Fully online availability 10%
Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Dover. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Widener University
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West Chester University of Pennsylvania
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Immaculata University
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Loyola University Maryland
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Delaware schools on the Delaware education page.
Education Wages Near Dover
Dover is part of the Dover, DE metro area (BLS area code 20100). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Delaware statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secondary School Teacher | $76,710 | Dover, DE | $78,677 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $75,080 | Dover, DE | $77,005 |
| Middle School Teacher | $61,100 | Dover, DE | $62,667 |
| Education Teacher, Postsecondary | N/A | DE statewide | – |
| Education Administrator, K-12 | $127,650 | Dover, DE | $130,923 |
| Education Administrator, Postsecondary | $113,470 | Dover, DE | $116,379 |
| Tutor | $31,200 | Dover, DE | $32,000 |
| Educational and Career Counselor | $74,620 | Dover, DE | $76,533 |
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.
Dover at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 39,491 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $58,336 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 27.1% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 97.5 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Education-related employment in Kent County | 290 workers, 63 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Dover-Area Cities With Education Programs
- Milford, DE – 18.1 mi away (20,683 pop)
- Middletown, DE – 22.3 mi away (32,540 pop)
- Millville, NJ – 29.5 mi away (28,059 pop)
- Lewes, DE – 33.2 mi away (27,008 pop)
- Vineland, NJ – 35.0 mi away (94,943 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited education schools are near Dover, DE?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering education programs near Dover. The closest is Delaware State University in Dover, DE (2.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Loyola University Maryland (60.3 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying education roles near Dover?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying education-related roles near Dover are: Education Administrator, K-12 ($127,650), Education Administrator, Postsecondary ($113,470), Secondary School Teacher ($76,710). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Delaware statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Milford instead of Dover?
Milford, DE is 18.1 miles from Dover 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 Dover an affordable place to study education?
Dover’s median household income of $58,336 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Dover while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Delaware 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
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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.