Evangel University
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Online programsYes
Best Online Education Programs in Springfield, MO (2026)
Springfield, Missouri has 2 accredited schools offering education programs. Springfield has a population of about 169,432. Median household income is $45,984 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 30.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Springfield, MO metro area, the top-earning education-related role is Education Administrator, K-12 at a median $100,590 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Education Schools to Springfield
The 2 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 2 schools in our directory that offer education programs near Springfield. Distances are calculated from Springfield 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 Springfield. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Pittsburg State University
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Online programsYes
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Missouri schools on the Missouri education page.
Education Wages Near Springfield
Springfield is part of the Springfield, MO metro area (BLS area code 44180). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Missouri statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secondary School Teacher | $60,060 | Springfield, MO | $67,788 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $49,380 | Springfield, MO | $55,734 |
| Middle School Teacher | $48,990 | Springfield, MO | $55,293 |
| Education Teacher, Postsecondary | $65,110 | Springfield, MO | $73,488 |
| Education Administrator, K-12 | $100,590 | Springfield, MO | $113,533 |
| Education Administrator, Postsecondary | $98,160 | Springfield, MO | $110,790 |
| Tutor | $40,350 | Springfield, MO | $45,542 |
| Educational and Career Counselor | $53,720 | Springfield, MO | $60,632 |
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.
Springfield at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 169,432 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $45,984 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 30.3% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 88.6 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Education-related employment in Greene County | 1,954 workers, 96 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Springfield-Area Cities With Education Programs
- Nixa, MO – 10.3 mi away (21,201 pop)
- Branson, MO – 37.6 mi away (24,603 pop)
- Joplin, MO – 67.1 mi away (86,144 pop)
- Bella Vista, AR – 73.9 mi away (28,406 pop)
- Rogers, AR – 77.1 mi away (65,021 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited education schools are near Springfield, MO?
Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering education programs near Springfield. The closest is Evangel University in Springfield, MO (2.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Pittsburg State University (78.3 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying education roles near Springfield?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying education-related roles near Springfield are: Education Administrator, K-12 ($100,590), Education Administrator, Postsecondary ($98,160), Education Teacher, Postsecondary ($65,110). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Missouri statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Nixa instead of Springfield?
Nixa, MO is 10.3 miles from Springfield 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 Springfield an affordable place to study education?
Springfield’s median household income of $45,984 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Springfield 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
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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.