Bethany College
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Best Online Education Programs in Salina, KS (2026)
Salina, Kansas has 4 accredited schools offering education programs, with tuition ranging from $9,322 to $21,064 per year for indexed programs. Salina has a population of about 46,432. Median household income is $60,624 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 28.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Kansas, the top-earning education-related role is Education Administrator, Postsecondary at a median $110,020 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Education Schools to Salina
The 4 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 4 schools in our directory that offer education programs near Salina. Distances are calculated from Salina 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 Salina. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Wichita State University
Published tuition$9,322 - $21,064
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Emporia State University
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Online programsYes
Fort Hays State University
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Online programsYes
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Kansas schools on the Kansas education page.
Education Wages Near Salina
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Kansas, statewide) |
|---|---|
| Secondary School Teacher | $59,920 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $56,450 |
| Middle School Teacher | $60,580 |
| Education Teacher, Postsecondary | $63,010 |
| Education Administrator, K-12 | $100,530 |
| Education Administrator, Postsecondary | $110,020 |
| Tutor | $34,170 |
| Educational and Career Counselor | $56,590 |
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.
Salina at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 46,432 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $60,624 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 28.7% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Education-related employment in Saline County | 373 workers, 14 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Salina-Area Cities With Education Programs
- Junction City, KS – 43.7 mi away (40,157 pop)
- Hutchinson, KS – 54.0 mi away (43,507 pop)
- Newton, KS – 55.7 mi away (20,625 pop)
- Manhattan, KS – 60.1 mi away (57,442 pop)
- Wichita, KS – 79.1 mi away (482,205 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited education schools are near Salina, KS?
Our directory has 4 accredited schools offering education programs near Salina. The closest is Bethany College in Lindsborg, KS (16.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Fort Hays State University (93.1 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying education roles in Kansas?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying education-related roles in Kansas are: Education Administrator, Postsecondary ($110,020), Education Administrator, K-12 ($100,530), Education Teacher, Postsecondary ($63,010). Wages for Salina workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Junction City instead of Salina?
Junction City, KS is 43.7 miles from Salina 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 Salina an affordable place to study education?
Salina’s median household income of $60,624 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Salina 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.
Learn More About Education Programs
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- Online Education programs in Kansas
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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.