Western Michigan University
Published tuition$15,298 - $28,655
Online programsYes
Best Online Education Programs in Holland, MI (2026)
Holland, Michigan has 5 accredited schools offering education programs, with tuition ranging from $15,298 to $28,655 per year for indexed programs. Holland has a population of about 34,266. Median household income is $72,905 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 34.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI metro area, the top-earning education-related role is Education Administrator, K-12 at a median $101,680 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Education Schools to Holland
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer education programs near Holland. Distances are calculated from Holland 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 Holland. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Ferris State University
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Alma College
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Loyola University Chicago
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Concordia University-Wisconsin
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Michigan schools on the Michigan education page.
Education Wages Near Holland
Holland is part of the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI metro area (BLS area code 24340). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Michigan statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secondary School Teacher | $63,730 | Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI | $66,733 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,900 | Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI | $64,817 |
| Middle School Teacher | $61,660 | Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI | $64,565 |
| Education Teacher, Postsecondary | $61,280 | Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI | $64,168 |
| Education Administrator, K-12 | $101,680 | Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI | $106,471 |
| Education Administrator, Postsecondary | $99,120 | Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI | $103,791 |
| Tutor | $38,070 | Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI | $39,864 |
| Educational and Career Counselor | $49,960 | Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI | $52,314 |
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.
Holland at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 34,266 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $72,905 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 34.6% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 95.5 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Education-related employment in Ottawa County | 2,959 workers, 80 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Holland-Area Cities With Education Programs
- Wyoming, MI – 21.6 mi away (75,567 pop)
- Walker, MI – 23.4 mi away (24,775 pop)
- Grand Rapids, MI – 26.1 mi away (595,467 pop)
- Kentwood, MI – 26.9 mi away (51,689 pop)
- Norton Shores, MI – 28.3 mi away (24,340 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited education schools are near Holland, MI?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering education programs near Holland. The closest is Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, MI (41.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Concordia University-Wisconsin (96.3 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying education roles near Holland?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying education-related roles near Holland are: Education Administrator, K-12 ($101,680), Education Administrator, Postsecondary ($99,120), Secondary School Teacher ($63,730). 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 Wyoming instead of Holland?
Wyoming, MI is 21.6 miles from Holland 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 Holland an affordable place to study education?
Holland’s median household income of $72,905 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Holland 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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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.