Horn Lake, Mississippi has a population of about 26,622. The city’s median household income is $56,847 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 17.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 27 accredited schools offering education programs near Horn Lake, with tuition ranging from $3,660 to $68,055 per year for indexed programs. In the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area, the top-earning education-related role is Education Administrator, K-12 at a median $103,680 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).
The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 27 schools in our directory that offer education programs near Horn Lake. Distances are calculated from Horn Lake city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-South Christian College | Memphis, TN | 11.1 mi | $11,905 - $19,761 | – |
| Le Moyne-Owen College | Memphis, TN | 11.6 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Strayer University-Tennessee | Memphis, TN | 12.1 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Christian Brothers University | Memphis, TN | 12.8 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| University of Memphis | Memphis, TN | 13.2 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Rhodes College | Memphis, TN | 14.4 mi | $54,892 - $68,055 | – |
| Arkansas State University Mid-South | West Memphis, AR | 16.6 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Southwest Tennessee Community College | Memphis, TN | 17.9 mi | $4,550 - $17,750 | – |
| Northwest Mississippi Community College | Senatobia, MS | 23.0 mi | $3,660 - $13,156 | – |
| Rust College | Holly Springs, MS | 36.3 mi | $13,840 - $18,448 | – |
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Mississippi schools on the Mississippi education page.
Horn Lake is part of the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area (BLS area code 32820). 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 | $61,630 | Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $66,844 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $57,750 | Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $62,636 |
| Middle School Teacher | $59,250 | Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $64,262 |
| Education Teacher, Postsecondary | $67,370 | Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $73,069 |
| Education Administrator, K-12 | $103,680 | Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $112,451 |
| Education Administrator, Postsecondary | $101,110 | Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $109,664 |
| Tutor | $38,570 | Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $41,833 |
| Educational and Career Counselor | $67,310 | Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $73,004 |
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.
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 26,622 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $56,847 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 17.3% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 92.2 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Education-related employment in DeSoto County | 451 workers, 42 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Our directory has 27 accredited schools offering education programs near Horn Lake. The closest is Mid-South Christian College in Memphis, TN (11.1 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Rust College (36.3 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying education-related roles near Horn Lake are: Education Administrator, K-12 ($103,680), Education Administrator, Postsecondary ($101,110), Education Teacher, Postsecondary ($67,370). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Mississippi statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Southaven, MS is 4.0 miles from Horn Lake 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.
Horn Lake’s median household income of $56,847 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Horn Lake while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Mississippi public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
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.
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