Eastern Michigan University
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Best Online Education Programs in Monroe, MI (2026)
Monroe, Michigan has 2 accredited schools offering education programs. Monroe has a population of about 20,330. Median household income is $59,532 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Michigan, the top-earning education-related role is Education Administrator, Postsecondary at a median $108,500 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Education Schools to Monroe
The 2 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 2 schools in our directory that offer education programs near Monroe. Distances are calculated from Monroe 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 Monroe. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Ohio Northern University
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Michigan schools on the Michigan education page.
Education Wages Near Monroe
Monroe is part of the Monroe, MI metro area (BLS area code 33780). 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 | $64,390 | Monroe, MI | $68,866 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $63,030 | Monroe, MI | $67,412 |
| Middle School Teacher | $64,670 | Monroe, MI | $69,166 |
| Education Teacher, Postsecondary | $79,910 | MI statewide | $85,465 |
| Education Administrator, K-12 | $100,740 | Monroe, MI | $107,743 |
| Education Administrator, Postsecondary | $108,500 | MI statewide | $116,043 |
| Tutor | $45,860 | Monroe, MI | $49,048 |
| Educational and Career Counselor | $56,460 | Monroe, MI | $60,385 |
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.
Monroe at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 20,330 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $59,532 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 21.5% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 93.5 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Education-related employment in Monroe County | 395 workers, 27 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Monroe-Area Cities With Education Programs
- Oregon, OH – 18.1 mi away (20,040 pop)
- Toledo, OH – 20.1 mi away (492,237 pop)
- Romulus, MI – 21.3 mi away (23,281 pop)
- Southgate, MI – 22.0 mi away (29,085 pop)
- Taylor, MI – 22.3 mi away (61,177 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited education schools are near Monroe, MI?
Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering education programs near Monroe. The closest is Eastern Michigan University in Ypsilanti, MI (26.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Ohio Northern University (82.7 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying education roles near Monroe?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying education-related roles near Monroe are: Education Administrator, Postsecondary ($108,500), Education Administrator, K-12 ($100,740), 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 Oregon instead of Monroe?
Oregon, OH is 18.1 miles from Monroe 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 Monroe an affordable place to study education?
Monroe’s median household income of $59,532 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Monroe 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.
Learn More About Education Programs
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- Education concentrations and specializations
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- Main Education degree guide
- Online Education programs in Michigan
- 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.