Best Online Education Programs in New Castle, IN (2026)

New Castle, Indiana has a population of about 17,356. The city’s median household income is $48,977 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 13.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 57 accredited schools offering education programs near New Castle, with tuition ranging from $9,840 to $64,503 per year for indexed programs. In Indiana, the top-earning education-related role is Education Administrator, K-12 at a median $98,950 annually (BLS, May 2024).


Closest Education Schools to New Castle

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 57 schools in our directory that offer education programs near New Castle. Distances are calculated from New Castle city center.

SchoolCityDistanceTuitionOnline
Ball State UniversityMuncie, IN19.8 mi$10,758 - $28,766
Anderson UniversityAnderson, IN20.5 mi$35,640 - $49,098
Earlham CollegeRichmond, IN25.0 miContact school for pricing
Indiana University-EastRichmond, IN26.1 miContact school for pricing
Horizon UniversityIndianapolis, IN32.8 mi$9,840
Taylor UniversityUpland, IN37.7 miContact school for pricing
Martin UniversityIndianapolis, IN39.8 miContact school for pricing
Union Bible CollegeWestfield, IN40.9 miContact school for pricing
Ivy Tech Community CollegeIndianapolis, IN42.6 miContact school for pricing
Butler UniversityIndianapolis, IN42.9 mi$45,980 - $64,503

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Indiana schools on the Indiana education page.


Education Wages Near New Castle

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Indiana, statewide)
Secondary School Teacher$60,430
Elementary School Teacher$58,370
Middle School Teacher$59,100
Education Teacher, Postsecondary$63,870
Education Administrator, K-12$98,950
Education Administrator, Postsecondary$98,660
Tutor$46,670
Educational and Career Counselor$56,470

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.


New Castle at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population17,356Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$48,977Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+13.9%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited education schools are near New Castle, IN?

Our directory has 57 accredited schools offering education programs near New Castle. The closest is Ball State University in Muncie, IN (19.8 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Butler University (42.9 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying education roles in Indiana?

Based on BLS May 2024 state wage data, the top-paying education-related roles in Indiana are: Education Administrator, K-12 ($98,950), Education Administrator, Postsecondary ($98,660), Education Teacher, Postsecondary ($63,870). Wages for New Castle workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Muncie instead of New Castle?

Muncie, IN is 19.4 miles from New Castle 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 New Castle an affordable place to study education?

New Castle’s median household income of $48,977 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in New Castle 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.


Data verified: May 5, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2024; 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.