Best Online Education Programs in Webster Groves, MO (2026)

Webster Groves, Missouri has 3 accredited schools offering education programs, with tuition ranging from $62,982 to $83,476 per year for indexed programs. Webster Groves has a population of about 23,771. Median household income is $110,716 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 68.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area, the top-earning education-related role is Education Administrator, K-12 at a median $107,640 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Education Schools to Webster Groves

The 3 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 3 schools in our directory that offer education programs near Webster Groves. Distances are calculated from Webster Groves 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 Webster Groves. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Washington University in St Louis

Saint Louis, MO 5.1 miles from Webster Groves BOC Score85.3
Published tuition$62,982 - $83,476
Online programsYes

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#2

Missouri Baptist University

Saint Louis, MO 7.0 miles from Webster Groves BOC Score36.4
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#3

Lincoln University

Jefferson City, MO 98.2 miles from Webster Groves BOC Score28.2
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Missouri schools on the Missouri education page.


Education Wages Near Webster Groves

Webster Groves is part of the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area (BLS area code 41180). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Missouri statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Secondary School Teacher$62,130St. Louis, MO-IL$65,331
Elementary School Teacher$60,650St. Louis, MO-IL$63,775
Middle School Teacher$62,180St. Louis, MO-IL$65,384
Education Teacher, Postsecondary$64,600St. Louis, MO-IL$67,928
Education Administrator, K-12$107,640St. Louis, MO-IL$113,186
Education Administrator, Postsecondary$104,940St. Louis, MO-IL$110,347
Tutor$35,730St. Louis, MO-IL$37,571
Educational and Career Counselor$60,160St. Louis, MO-IL$63,260

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.


Webster Groves at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population23,771Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$110,716Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+68.8%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)95.1 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Education-related employment in St. Louis County9,862 workers, 431 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited education schools are near Webster Groves, MO?

Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering education programs near Webster Groves. The closest is Washington University in St Louis in Saint Louis, MO (5.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Lincoln University (98.2 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying education roles near Webster Groves?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying education-related roles near Webster Groves are: Education Administrator, K-12 ($107,640), Education Administrator, Postsecondary ($104,940), Education Teacher, Postsecondary ($64,600). 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 Kirkwood instead of Webster Groves?

Kirkwood, MO is 3.6 miles from Webster Groves 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 Webster Groves an affordable place to study education?

Webster Groves’s median household income of $110,716 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Webster Groves 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.


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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.