Best Online Education Programs in Taunton, MA (2026)

Taunton, Massachusetts has a population of about 59,719. The city’s median household income is $79,715 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 24.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 109 accredited schools offering education programs near Taunton, with tuition ranging from $54,500 to $76,819 per year for indexed programs. In the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area, the top-earning education-related role is Education Administrator, K-12 at a median $119,510 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).


Closest Education Schools to Taunton

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 109 schools in our directory that offer education programs near Taunton. Distances are calculated from Taunton city center.

SchoolCityDistanceTuitionOnline
Wheaton College (Massachusetts)Norton, MA6.3 mi$62,080 - $76,819
Bridgewater State UniversityBridgewater, MA8.5 miContact school for pricing
Stonehill CollegeEaston, MA10.8 mi$54,500 - $68,412
Bristol Community CollegeFall River, MA12.6 miContact school for pricing
Massasoit Community CollegeBrockton, MA13.0 miContact school for pricing
Brown UniversityProvidence, RI16.8 miContact school for pricing
Rhode Island School of DesignProvidence, RI17.0 miContact school for pricing
Johnson & Wales University-ProvidenceProvidence, RI17.4 miContact school for pricing
Johnson & Wales University-OnlineProvidence, RI17.4 miContact school for pricing
Providence CollegeProvidence, RI18.1 miContact school for pricing

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


Education Wages Near Taunton

Taunton is part of the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area (BLS area code 39300). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Massachusetts statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Secondary School Teacher$88,850Providence-Warwick, RI-MA$87,279
Elementary School Teacher$84,530Providence-Warwick, RI-MA$83,035
Middle School Teacher$84,280Providence-Warwick, RI-MA$82,790
Education Teacher, Postsecondary$82,620Providence-Warwick, RI-MA$81,159
Education Administrator, K-12$119,510Providence-Warwick, RI-MA$117,397
Education Administrator, Postsecondary$107,480Providence-Warwick, RI-MA$105,580
Tutor$56,380Providence-Warwick, RI-MA$55,383
Educational and Career Counselor$75,110Providence-Warwick, RI-MA$73,782

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.


Taunton at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population59,719Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$79,715Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+24.4%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)101.8 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Education-related employment in Bristol County3,116 workers, 167 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited education schools are near Taunton, MA?

Our directory has 109 accredited schools offering education programs near Taunton. The closest is Wheaton College (Massachusetts) in Norton, MA (6.3 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Providence College (18.1 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying education roles near Taunton?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying education-related roles near Taunton are: Education Administrator, K-12 ($119,510), Education Administrator, Postsecondary ($107,480), Secondary School Teacher ($88,850). 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 Attleboro instead of Taunton?

Attleboro, MA is 10.5 miles from Taunton 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 Taunton an affordable place to study education?

Taunton’s median household income of $79,715 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Taunton 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.


Data verified: May 5, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2024; 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.