Grace College and Theological Seminary
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Online programsYes
Best Online Education Programs in Fort Wayne, IN (2026)
Fort Wayne, Indiana has 4 accredited schools offering education programs, with tuition ranging from $10,758 to $28,766 per year for indexed programs. Fort Wayne has a population of about 266,235. Median household income is $60,293 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 28.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Fort Wayne, IN metro area, the top-earning education-related role is Education Administrator, K-12 at a median $100,060 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Education Schools to Fort Wayne
The 4 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 4 schools in our directory that offer education programs near Fort Wayne. Distances are calculated from Fort Wayne 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 Fort Wayne. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Ball State University
Published tuition$10,758 - $28,766
Online programsYes
Ohio Northern University
Published tuitionContact school for pricing
Online programs--
Western Michigan University
Published tuition$15,298 - $28,655
Online programsYes
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Indiana schools on the Indiana education page.
Education Wages Near Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne is part of the Fort Wayne, IN metro area (BLS area code 23060). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Indiana statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secondary School Teacher | $61,290 | Fort Wayne, IN | $66,188 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $59,800 | Fort Wayne, IN | $64,579 |
| Middle School Teacher | $61,970 | Fort Wayne, IN | $66,922 |
| Education Teacher, Postsecondary | $67,400 | Fort Wayne, IN | $72,786 |
| Education Administrator, K-12 | $100,060 | Fort Wayne, IN | $108,056 |
| Education Administrator, Postsecondary | $85,400 | Fort Wayne, IN | $92,225 |
| Tutor | $48,100 | Fort Wayne, IN | $51,944 |
| Educational and Career Counselor | $59,580 | Fort Wayne, IN | $64,341 |
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.
Fort Wayne at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 266,235 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $60,293 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 28.5% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 92.6 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Education-related employment in Allen County | 3,048 workers, 133 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Fort Wayne-Area Cities With Education Programs
- Auburn, IN – 19.7 mi away (22,257 pop)
- Warsaw, IN – 38.2 mi away (32,622 pop)
- Lima, OH – 59.0 mi away (70,296 pop)
- Elkhart, IN – 59.5 mi away (147,181 pop)
- Muncie, IN – 62.9 mi away (89,186 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited education schools are near Fort Wayne, IN?
Our directory has 4 accredited schools offering education programs near Fort Wayne. The closest is Grace College and Theological Seminary in Winona Lake, IN (36.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Western Michigan University (86.0 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying education roles near Fort Wayne?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying education-related roles near Fort Wayne are: Education Administrator, K-12 ($100,060), Education Administrator, Postsecondary ($85,400), Education Teacher, Postsecondary ($67,400). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Indiana statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Auburn instead of Fort Wayne?
Auburn, IN is 19.7 miles from Fort Wayne 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 Fort Wayne an affordable place to study education?
Fort Wayne’s median household income of $60,293 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Fort Wayne while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Indiana 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.