Best Online Education Programs in Hattiesburg, MS (2026)

Updated June 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Hattiesburg, Mississippi has 2 accredited schools offering education programs, with tuition ranging from $9,090 to $39,167 per year for indexed programs. Hattiesburg has a population of about 48,507. Median household income is $44,140 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 35.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Mississippi, the top-earning education-related role is Education Administrator, Postsecondary at a median $86,590 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Education Schools to Hattiesburg

The 2 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 2 schools in our directory that offer education programs near Hattiesburg. Distances are calculated from Hattiesburg 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 Hattiesburg. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Published tuition$9,090 - $28,611

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Published tuition$21,698 - $39,167

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

Education Wages Near Hattiesburg

Hattiesburg is part of the Hattiesburg, MS metro area (BLS area code 25620). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Mississippi statewide.

Occupation	Median Wage	Source	COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Secondary School Teacher	$49,590	Hattiesburg, MS	$56,610
Elementary School Teacher	$47,650	Hattiesburg, MS	$54,395
Middle School Teacher	$50,290	Hattiesburg, MS	$57,409
Education Teacher, Postsecondary	$61,860	MS statewide	$70,616
Education Administrator, K-12	$81,420	Hattiesburg, MS	$92,945
Education Administrator, Postsecondary	$86,590	MS statewide	$98,847
Tutor	$45,360	Hattiesburg, MS	$51,781
Educational and Career Counselor	$53,430	Hattiesburg, MS	$60,993

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.

Hattiesburg at a Glance

Metric	Value	Source
Population	48,507	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income	$44,140	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+	35.0%	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)	87.6 (below U.S. average)	BEA RPP 2024
Education-related employment in Forrest County	591 workers, 11 establishments	BLS QCEW 2024 annual

Other Hattiesburg-Area Cities With Education Programs

Laurel, MS – 28.7 mi away (26,433 pop)
Gulfport, MS – 62.6 mi away (222,131 pop)
Biloxi, MS – 63.7 mi away (45,975 pop)
Slidell, LA – 75.7 mi away (94,320 pop)
Brandon, MS – 77.8 mi away (23,826 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited education schools are near Hattiesburg, MS?

Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering education programs near Hattiesburg. The closest is Jackson State University in Jackson, MS (86.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Mississippi College (92.6 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying education roles near Hattiesburg?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying education-related roles near Hattiesburg are: Education Administrator, Postsecondary ($86,590), Education Administrator, K-12 ($81,420), Education Teacher, Postsecondary ($61,860). 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 Laurel instead of Hattiesburg?

Laurel, MS is 28.7 miles from Hattiesburg 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 Hattiesburg an affordable place to study education?

Hattiesburg’s median household income of $44,140 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Hattiesburg 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.

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Other Programs Available in Hattiesburg

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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.

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