Best Online Education Programs in Newton, KS (2026)

Newton, Kansas has 3 accredited schools offering education programs, with tuition ranging from $9,322 to $21,064 per year for indexed programs. Newton has a population of about 18,443. Median household income is $67,015 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 29.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Wichita, KS metro area, the top-earning education-related role is Education Administrator, Postsecondary at a median $112,010 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Education Schools to Newton

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer education programs near Newton, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Newton city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

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 Newton. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score โ€” U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Wichita State University

Wichita, KS 22.4 miles from Newton
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
51.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 53%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,532
Avg net price $13,194/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 68%
  • Programs offered: 31

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Bethany College

Lindsborg, KS 41.5 miles from Newton
  • 4 year
18.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 37%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,694
Avg net price $27,686/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 46%
  • Programs offered: 5

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Emporia State University

Emporia, KS 68.8 miles from Newton
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
49.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,601
Avg net price $16,261/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 10

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Fort Hays State University

Hays, KS 122.3 miles from Newton
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
59.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,928
Avg net price $12,569/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 11

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Pittsburg State University

Pittsburg, KS 151.9 miles from Newton
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
57.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 59%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,579
Avg net price $15,784/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 23

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Education Wages Near Newton

Newton is part of the Wichita, KS metro area (BLS area code 48620). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Kansas statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Secondary School Teacher$61,840Wichita, KS$69,561
Elementary School Teacher$58,640Wichita, KS$65,962
Middle School Teacher$61,300Wichita, KS$68,954
Education Teacher, Postsecondary$59,770Wichita, KS$67,233
Education Administrator, K-12$102,480Wichita, KS$115,276
Education Administrator, Postsecondary$112,010Wichita, KS$125,996
Tutor$35,300Wichita, KS$39,708
Educational and Career Counselor$56,590Wichita, KS$63,656

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.


Newton at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population18,443Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$67,015Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+29.5%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)88.9 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited education schools are near Newton, KS?

Accredited schools offering education programs near Newton are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.

What are the highest-paying education roles near Newton?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying education-related roles near Newton are: Education Administrator, Postsecondary ($112,010), Education Administrator, K-12 ($102,480), Secondary School Teacher ($61,840). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Kansas statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Wichita instead of Newton?

Wichita, KS is 23.9 miles from Newton 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 Newton an affordable place to study education?

Newton’s median household income of $67,015 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Newton while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Kansas 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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Other Programs Available in Newton

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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 2024โ€“2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.