Best Online Education Programs in Burton, MI (2026)

Burton, Michigan has 3 accredited schools offering education programs. Burton has a population of about 29,529. Median household income is $57,767 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 16.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Flint, MI metro area, the top-earning education-related role is Education Administrator, Postsecondary at a median $125,730 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Education Schools to Burton

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer education programs near Burton, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Burton city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

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 Burton. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Delta College

University Center, MI 43.0 miles from Burton
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
46.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 21%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $37,781
Avg net price $4,547/yr
Tuition
In‑state$4,820
Out‑of‑state$7,880
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 78

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Eastern Michigan University

Ypsilanti, MI 51.5 miles from Burton
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
50.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,793
Avg net price $15,407/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 68%
  • Programs offered: 39

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Alma College

Alma, MI 59.4 miles from Burton
  • 4 year
51.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,742
Avg net price $20,694/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 6

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Ferris State University

Big Rapids, MI 105.1 miles from Burton
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
64.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,735
Avg net price $8,624/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 64

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Western Michigan University

Kalamazoo, MI 112.7 miles from Burton
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
63.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,562
Avg net price $15,273/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 35

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Northern Michigan University

Marquette, MI 308.2 miles from Burton
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
54.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,107
Avg net price $14,085/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 68

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Education Wages Near Burton

Burton is part of the Flint, MI metro area (BLS area code 22420). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Michigan statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Secondary School Teacher$65,920Flint, MI$70,882
Elementary School Teacher$65,620Flint, MI$70,559
Middle School Teacher$63,360Flint, MI$68,129
Education Teacher, Postsecondary$79,910MI statewide$85,925
Education Administrator, K-12$102,220Flint, MI$109,914
Education Administrator, Postsecondary$125,730Flint, MI$135,194
Tutor$31,560Flint, MI$33,935
Educational and Career Counselor$48,500Flint, MI$52,151

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.


Burton at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population29,529Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$57,767Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+16.4%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)93.0 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Education-related employment in Genesee County2,394 workers, 80 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited education schools are near Burton, MI?

Accredited schools offering education programs near Burton are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.

What are the highest-paying education roles near Burton?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying education-related roles near Burton are: Education Administrator, Postsecondary ($125,730), Education Administrator, K-12 ($102,220), Education Teacher, Postsecondary ($79,910). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Michigan statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Flint instead of Burton?

Flint, MI is 4.2 miles from Burton 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 Burton an affordable place to study education?

Burton’s median household income of $57,767 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Burton while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Michigan 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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Other Programs Available in Burton

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Data verified: July 23, 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.