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Best Online Education Programs in Poplar Bluff, MO (2026)
Poplar Bluff, Missouri is home to about 16,243 residents. Median household income is $42,035 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 16.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Missouri, the top-earning education-related role is Education Administrator, Postsecondary at a median $104,560 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Education Schools to Poplar Bluff
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer education programs near Poplar Bluff, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Poplar Bluff city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.
No Poplar Bluff-area programs are currently indexed in our directory.
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Missouri schools on the Missouri education page.
Education Wages Near Poplar Bluff
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Missouri, statewide) |
|---|---|
| Secondary School Teacher | $59,240 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $50,910 |
| Middle School Teacher | $59,310 |
| Education Teacher, Postsecondary | $65,910 |
| Education Administrator, K-12 | $100,400 |
| Education Administrator, Postsecondary | $104,560 |
| Tutor | $32,270 |
| Educational and Career Counselor | $58,040 |
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.
Poplar Bluff at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 16,243 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $42,035 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 16.0% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Education-related employment in Butler County | 17 workers, 5 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Poplar Bluff-Area Cities With Education Programs
- Paragould, AR – 49.2 mi away (26,617 pop)
- Cape Girardeau, MO – 60.4 mi away (55,253 pop)
- Jonesboro, AR – 66.8 mi away (72,838 pop)
- Farmington, MO – 70.4 mi away (44,494 pop)
- Dyersburg, TN – 76.0 mi away (21,313 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the highest-paying education roles in Missouri?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying education-related roles in Missouri are: Education Administrator, Postsecondary ($104,560), Education Administrator, K-12 ($100,400), Education Teacher, Postsecondary ($65,910). Wages for Poplar Bluff workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Paragould instead of Poplar Bluff?
Paragould, AR is 49.2 miles from Poplar Bluff 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 Poplar Bluff an affordable place to study education?
Poplar Bluff’s median household income of $42,035 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Poplar Bluff while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Missouri 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
- Education accreditation: what to look for
- Education concentrations and specializations
- Is a Education degree worth it?
- Main Education degree guide
- Online Education programs in Missouri
- Education programs by state
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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.