Best Online Education Programs in Midland, MI (2026)

Midland, Michigan has 4 accredited schools offering education programs. Midland has a population of about 42,461. Median household income is $74,906 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 45.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Midland, MI metro area, the top-earning education-related role is Education Administrator, K-12 at a median $110,310 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Education Schools to Midland

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer education programs near Midland, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Midland 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 Midland. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Saginaw Valley State University

University Center, MI 15.4 miles from Midland BOC Score 56.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 51%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,955
Avg net price $10,775/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 34

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant, MI 27.3 miles from Midland BOC Score 60.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 90%
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,874
Avg net price $17,597/yr
Tuition
In‑state$14,760
Out‑of‑state$14,760
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 91

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Alma College

Alma, MI 27.7 miles from Midland BOC Score 51.1
  • 4 year
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,742
Avg net price $20,694/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 22

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Baker College

Owosso, MI 44.3 miles from Midland BOC Score 34.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 82%
Graduation rate 33%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $35,833
Avg net price $13,157/yr
Tuition
In‑state$13,000
Out‑of‑state$13,000
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 69%
  • Programs offered: 40

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

University of Michigan-Flint

Flint, MI 49.9 miles from Midland BOC Score 58.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,230
Avg net price $7,007/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 38

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Ferris State University

Big Rapids, MI 62.7 miles from Midland BOC Score 64.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 95

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Michigan State University

East Lansing, MI 62.8 miles from Midland BOC Score 80.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 82%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $67,253
Avg net price $19,680/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats
  • Retention rate: 91%
  • Programs offered: 82

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Kuyper College

Grand Rapids, MI 80.0 miles from Midland BOC Score 30.4
  • 4 year
Graduation rate 51%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,066
Avg net price $15,644/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 64%
  • Programs offered: 3

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Education Wages Near Midland

Midland is part of the Midland, MI metro area (BLS area code 33220). 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$64,420Midland, MI$70,098
Elementary School Teacher$61,540Midland, MI$66,964
Middle School Teacher$63,790MI statewide$69,412
Education Teacher, Postsecondary$79,910MI statewide$86,953
Education Administrator, K-12$110,310Midland, MI$120,033
Education Administrator, Postsecondary$108,500MI statewide$118,063
Tutor$76,680Midland, MI$83,439
Educational and Career Counselor$55,120Midland, MI$59,978

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.


Midland at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population42,461Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$74,906Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+45.5%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)91.9 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Education-related employment in Midland County726 workers, 20 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited education schools are near Midland, MI?

Accredited schools offering education programs near Midland 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 Midland?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying education-related roles near Midland are: Education Administrator, K-12 ($110,310), Education Administrator, Postsecondary ($108,500), 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 Bay City instead of Midland?

Bay City, MI is 17.3 miles from Midland 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 Midland an affordable place to study education?

Midland’s median household income of $74,906 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Midland 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 Midland

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Midland:

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.