University of Maryland Eastern Shore
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Online programsYes
Best Online Education Programs in Salisbury, MD (2026)
Salisbury, Maryland has 5 accredited schools offering education programs, with tuition ranging from $10,314 to $27,536 per year for indexed programs. Salisbury has a population of about 33,080. Median household income is $56,402 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 28.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Salisbury, MD metro area, the top-earning education-related role is Education Administrator, K-12 at a median $123,350 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Education Schools to Salisbury
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer education programs near Salisbury. Distances are calculated from Salisbury 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 Salisbury. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Delaware State University
Published tuition$10,314 - $27,536
Online programsYes
University of Maryland-College Park
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Online programsYes
Washington Adventist University
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Online programsYes
Loyola University Maryland
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Online programsYes
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Maryland schools on the Maryland education page.
Education Wages Near Salisbury
Salisbury is part of the Salisbury, MD metro area (BLS area code 41540). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Maryland statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secondary School Teacher | $71,400 | Salisbury, MD | $74,686 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $72,250 | Salisbury, MD | $75,575 |
| Middle School Teacher | $78,690 | Salisbury, MD | $82,312 |
| Education Teacher, Postsecondary | $78,820 | MD statewide | $82,448 |
| Education Administrator, K-12 | $123,350 | Salisbury, MD | $129,027 |
| Education Administrator, Postsecondary | $118,550 | MD statewide | $124,006 |
| Tutor | $51,480 | Salisbury, MD | $53,849 |
| Educational and Career Counselor | $60,860 | Salisbury, MD | $63,661 |
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.
Salisbury at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 33,080 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $56,402 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 28.3% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 95.6 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Education-related employment in Wicomico County | 388 workers, 28 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Salisbury-Area Cities With Education Programs
- Lewes, DE – 36.7 mi away (27,008 pop)
- Milford, DE – 38.0 mi away (20,683 pop)
- Dover, DE – 54.3 mi away (116,114 pop)
- Chesapeake Beach, MD – 56.0 mi away (24,355 pop)
- Annapolis, MD – 64.3 mi away (39,418 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited education schools are near Salisbury, MD?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering education programs near Salisbury. The closest is University of Maryland Eastern Shore in Princess Anne, MD (12.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Loyola University Maryland (87.1 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying education roles near Salisbury?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying education-related roles near Salisbury are: Education Administrator, K-12 ($123,350), Education Administrator, Postsecondary ($118,550), Education Teacher, Postsecondary ($78,820). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Maryland statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Lewes instead of Salisbury?
Lewes, DE is 36.7 miles from Salisbury 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 Salisbury an affordable place to study education?
Salisbury’s median household income of $56,402 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Salisbury while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Maryland 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.