Best Online Education Programs in Norfolk, NE (2026)

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

Norfolk, Nebraska has 5 accredited schools offering education programs. Norfolk has a population of about 25,962. Median household income is $62,175 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 24.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Nebraska, the top-earning education-related role is Education Administrator, K-12 at a median $110,580 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Education Schools to Norfolk

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer education programs near Norfolk. Distances are calculated from Norfolk 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 Norfolk. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Wayne State College

Wayne, NE 25.2 miles from Norfolk BOC Score49.0
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#2

York University

York, NE 80.9 miles from Norfolk BOC Score37.7
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#3

University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Lincoln, NE 92.0 miles from Norfolk BOC Score69.2
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#4

Dordt University

Sioux Center, IA 95.7 miles from Norfolk BOC Score62.0
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#5

Northwestern College

Orange City, IA 96.4 miles from Norfolk BOC Score53.4
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Nebraska schools on the Nebraska education page.

Education Wages Near Norfolk

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Nebraska, statewide)
Secondary School Teacher$63,450
Elementary School Teacher$62,380
Middle School Teacher$62,510
Education Teacher, Postsecondary$78,950
Education Administrator, K-12$110,580
Education Administrator, Postsecondary$96,030
Tutor$38,470
Educational and Career Counselor$62,500

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.

Norfolk at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population25,962Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$62,175Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+24.0%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Education-related employment in Madison County41 workers, 9 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited education schools are near Norfolk, NE?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering education programs near Norfolk. The closest is Wayne State College in Wayne, NE (25.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Northwestern College (96.4 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying education roles in Nebraska?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying education-related roles in Nebraska are: Education Administrator, K-12 ($110,580), Education Administrator, Postsecondary ($96,030), Education Teacher, Postsecondary ($78,950). Wages for Norfolk workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Columbus instead of Norfolk?

Columbus, NE is 41.5 miles from Norfolk 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 Norfolk an affordable place to study education?

Norfolk’s median household income of $62,175 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Norfolk while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Nebraska 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.

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