West Chester University of Pennsylvania
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Online programsYes
Best Online Education Programs in Newark, DE (2026)
Newark, Delaware has 5 accredited schools offering education programs, with tuition ranging from $10,314 to $27,536 per year for indexed programs. Newark has a population of about 30,309. Median household income is $71,373 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 57.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area, the top-earning education-related role is Education Administrator, K-12 at a median $129,130 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Education Schools to Newark
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer education programs near Newark. Distances are calculated from Newark 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 Newark. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Widener University
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Online programsYes
Immaculata University
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Online programsYes
Delaware State University
Published tuition$10,314 - $27,536
Online programsYes
Arcadia University
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Online programsYes
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Delaware schools on the Delaware education page.
Education Wages Near Newark
Newark is part of the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area (BLS area code 37980). 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 | $80,560 | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $78,519 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $78,570 | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $76,579 |
| Middle School Teacher | $78,130 | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $76,150 |
| Education Teacher, Postsecondary | $76,450 | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $74,513 |
| Education Administrator, K-12 | $129,130 | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $125,858 |
| Education Administrator, Postsecondary | $117,980 | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $114,990 |
| Tutor | $35,660 | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $34,756 |
| Educational and Career Counselor | $66,190 | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $64,513 |
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.
Newark at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 30,309 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $71,373 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 57.5% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 102.6 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Education-related employment in New Castle County | 4,206 workers, 477 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Newark-Area Cities With Education Programs
- Wilmington, DE – 12.8 mi away (71,442 pop)
- Middletown, DE – 16.2 mi away (32,540 pop)
- Chester, PA – 23.5 mi away (33,988 pop)
- Norristown, PA – 37.9 mi away (34,370 pop)
- Dover, DE – 37.9 mi away (116,114 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited education schools are near Newark, DE?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering education programs near Newark. The closest is West Chester University of Pennsylvania in West Chester, PA (20.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Arcadia University (42.5 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying education roles near Newark?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying education-related roles near Newark are: Education Administrator, K-12 ($129,130), Education Administrator, Postsecondary ($117,980), Secondary School Teacher ($80,560). 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 Wilmington instead of Newark?
Wilmington, DE is 12.8 miles from Newark 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 Newark an affordable place to study education?
Newark’s median household income of $71,373 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Newark 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.
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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.