Best Online Education Programs in Chelsea, MA (2026)

Chelsea, Massachusetts has 5 accredited schools offering education programs. Chelsea has a population of about 39,460. Median household income is $72,220 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 22.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area, the top-earning education-related role is Education Administrator, Postsecondary at a median $131,130 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Education Schools to Chelsea

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer education programs near Chelsea. Distances are calculated from Chelsea city center.

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

Education Wages Near Chelsea

Chelsea is part of the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area (BLS area code 14460). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Massachusetts statewide.

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.

Chelsea at a Glance

Other Chelsea-Area Cities With Education Programs

• Everett, MA – 1.3 mi away (46,340 pop)
• Revere, MA – 2.1 mi away (53,157 pop)
• Malden, MA – 2.7 mi away (60,840 pop)
• Somerville, MA – 3.5 mi away (81,322 pop)
• Medford, MA – 4.3 mi away (57,213 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited education schools are near Chelsea, MA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering education programs near Chelsea. The closest is Merrimack College in North Andover, MA (19.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Southern New Hampshire University (49.1 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying education roles near Chelsea?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying education-related roles near Chelsea are: Education Administrator, Postsecondary ($131,130), Education Administrator, K-12 ($131,080), Secondary School Teacher ($98,850). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Massachusetts statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Everett instead of Chelsea?

Everett, MA is 1.3 miles from Chelsea 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 Chelsea an affordable place to study education?

Chelsea’s median household income of $72,220 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Chelsea while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Massachusetts 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

• Education accreditation: what to look for
• Education concentrations and specializations
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• Main Education degree guide
• Online Education programs in Massachusetts
• Education programs by state

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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.