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Best Online Education Programs in Parkland, FL (2026)
Parkland, Florida is home to about 35,799 residents. Median household income is $200,156 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 67.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro area, the top-earning education-related role is Education Administrator, K-12 at a median $101,520 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Education Schools to Parkland
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer education programs near Parkland, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Parkland city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.
No Parkland-area programs are currently indexed in our directory.
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Florida schools on the Florida education page.
Education Wages Near Parkland
Parkland is part of the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro area (BLS area code 33100). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Florida statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secondary School Teacher | $60,410 | Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $52,898 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $58,300 | Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $51,051 |
| Middle School Teacher | $58,070 | Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $50,849 |
| Education Teacher, Postsecondary | $67,230 | Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $58,870 |
| Education Administrator, K-12 | $101,520 | Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $88,897 |
| Education Administrator, Postsecondary | $98,840 | Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $86,550 |
| Tutor | $38,500 | Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $33,713 |
| Educational and Career Counselor | $57,110 | Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $50,009 |
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.
Parkland at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 35,799 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $200,156 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 67.1% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 114.2 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Education-related employment in Broward County | 22,167 workers, 1,223 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Parkland-Area Cities With Education Programs
- Coral Springs, FL – 3.4 mi away (130,059 pop)
- Coconut Creek, FL – 4.8 mi away (59,405 pop)
- Margate, FL – 5.5 mi away (57,870 pop)
- Deerfield Beach, FL – 7.6 mi away (79,764 pop)
- North Lauderdale, FL – 7.6 mi away (43,699 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the highest-paying education roles near Parkland?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying education-related roles near Parkland are: Education Administrator, K-12 ($101,520), Education Administrator, Postsecondary ($98,840), Education Teacher, Postsecondary ($67,230). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Florida statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Coral Springs instead of Parkland?
Coral Springs, FL is 3.4 miles from Parkland 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 Parkland an affordable place to study education?
Parkland’s median household income of $200,156 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Parkland while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Florida 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 Florida
- 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.