Best Online Education Programs in Ashland, KY (2026)
Ashland, Kentucky is home to about 21,405 residents. 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, K-12 at a median $85,010 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Education Schools to Ashland
The 0 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 0 schools in our directory that offer education programs near Ashland. 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 | $61,300 | Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | $69,344 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $57,450 | Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | $64,989 |
| Middle School Teacher | $57,390 | Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | $64,921 |
| Education Teacher, Postsecondary | $75,310 | Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | $85,192 |
| Education Administrator, K-12 | $85,010 | Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | $96,165 |
| Education Administrator, Postsecondary | $80,800 | Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | $91,403 |
| Tutor | $34,240 | KY statewide | $38,733 |
| Educational and Career Counselor | $59,380 | Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | $67,172 |
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.
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 2025 wage data, the top-paying education-related roles near Ashland are: Education Administrator, K-12 ($85,010), Education Administrator, Postsecondary ($80,800), Education Teacher, Postsecondary ($75,310). 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.
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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.