Best Online Education Programs in Biloxi, MS (2026)

Biloxi, Mississippi has a population of about 49,011. The city’s median household income is $55,958 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 28.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 17 accredited schools offering education programs near Biloxi, with tuition ranging from $3,950 to $20,893 per year for indexed programs. In the Gulfport-Biloxi, MS metro area, the top-earning education-related role is Education Administrator, K-12 at a median $83,390 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).


Closest Education Schools to Biloxi

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 17 schools in our directory that offer education programs near Biloxi. Distances are calculated from Biloxi city center.

SchoolCityDistanceTuitionOnline
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community CollegePerkinston, MS26.1 mi$3,950 - $12,908
University of South AlabamaMobile, AL49.4 miContact school for pricing
Spring Hill CollegeMobile, AL51.7 miContact school for pricing
University of MobileMobile, AL54.8 miContact school for pricing
Bishop State Community CollegeMobile, AL56.2 miContact school for pricing
William Carey UniversityHattiesburg, MS63.1 miContact school for pricing
United States Sports AcademyDaphne, AL63.6 miContact school for pricing
University of Southern MississippiHattiesburg, MS65.3 miContact school for pricing
Nunez Community CollegeChalmette, LA68.7 miContact school for pricing
Southern University at New OrleansNew Orleans, LA71.1 mi$7,490 - $20,893

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


Education Wages Near Biloxi

Biloxi is part of the Gulfport-Biloxi, MS metro area (BLS area code 25060). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Mississippi statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Secondary School Teacher$50,670Gulfport-Biloxi, MS$56,300
Elementary School Teacher$49,260Gulfport-Biloxi, MS$54,733
Middle School Teacher$49,490Gulfport-Biloxi, MS$54,989
Education Teacher, Postsecondary$61,150MS statewide$67,944
Education Administrator, K-12$83,390Gulfport-Biloxi, MS$92,656
Education Administrator, Postsecondary$78,020Gulfport-Biloxi, MS$86,689
Tutor$56,940Gulfport-Biloxi, MS$63,267
Educational and Career Counselor$61,330Gulfport-Biloxi, MS$68,144

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.


Biloxi at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population49,011Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$55,958Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+28.9%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)90.0 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Education-related employment in Harrison County470 workers, 54 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited education schools are near Biloxi, MS?

Our directory has 17 accredited schools offering education programs near Biloxi. The closest is Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College in Perkinston, MS (26.1 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Southern University at New Orleans (71.1 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying education roles near Biloxi?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying education-related roles near Biloxi are: Education Administrator, K-12 ($83,390), Education Administrator, Postsecondary ($78,020), Educational and Career Counselor ($61,330). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Mississippi statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Gulfport instead of Biloxi?

Gulfport, MS is 7.0 miles from Biloxi 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 Biloxi an affordable place to study education?

Biloxi’s median household income of $55,958 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Biloxi while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Mississippi 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.