Best Online Education Programs in Ashland, KY (2026)
Ashland, Kentucky has a population of about 21,405. The city’s median household income is $52,199 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 24.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH metro area, the top-earning education-related role is Education Administrator, Postsecondary at a median $84,760 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).
Closest Education Schools to Ashland
The five accredited institutions below are the closest options indexed in our directory that offer education programs. Distances are calculated from Ashland city center.
No Ashland-area programs are currently indexed in our directory.
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Kentucky schools on the Kentucky education page.
Education Wages Near Ashland
Ashland is part of the Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH metro area (BLS area code 26580). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Kentucky statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secondary School Teacher | $59,000 | Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | $66,742 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $56,230 | Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | $63,609 |
| Middle School Teacher | $58,000 | Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | $65,611 |
| Education Teacher, Postsecondary | $64,960 | Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | $73,484 |
| Education Administrator, K-12 | $82,720 | Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | $93,575 |
| Education Administrator, Postsecondary | $84,760 | Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | $95,882 |
| Tutor | $41,320 | Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | $46,742 |
| Educational and Career Counselor | $58,720 | Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | $66,425 |
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.
Ashland at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,405 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $52,199 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 24.6% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 88.4 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Education-related employment in Boyd County | 54 workers, 16 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Ashland-Area Cities With Education Programs
- Huntington, WV – 11.9 mi away (198,419 pop)
- Portsmouth, OH – 26.0 mi away (36,584 pop)
- Charleston, WV – 55.4 mi away (146,462 pop)
- Chillicothe, OH – 63.6 mi away (32,004 pop)
- Athens, OH – 66.8 mi away (30,077 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the highest-paying education roles near Ashland?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying education-related roles near Ashland are: Education Administrator, Postsecondary ($84,760), Education Administrator, K-12 ($82,720), Education Teacher, Postsecondary ($64,960). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Kentucky statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Huntington instead of Ashland?
Huntington, WV is 11.9 miles from Ashland 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 Ashland an affordable place to study education?
Ashland’s median household income of $52,199 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Ashland while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Kentucky 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.