Best Online Education Programs in Henderson, NV (2026)
Henderson, Nevada is home to about 324,523 residents. Median household income is $88,654 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 36.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV metro area, the top-earning education-related role is Education Administrator, K-12 at a median $109,420 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Education Schools to Henderson
The 0 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 0 schools in our directory that offer education programs near Henderson. Distances are calculated from Henderson city center.
No Henderson-area programs are currently indexed in our directory.
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Nevada schools on the Nevada education page.
Education Wages Near Henderson
Henderson is part of the Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV metro area (BLS area code 29820). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Nevada statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secondary School Teacher | $65,520 | Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | $65,389 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $65,040 | Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | $64,910 |
| Middle School Teacher | $66,300 | Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | $66,168 |
| Education Teacher, Postsecondary | $70,730 | Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | $70,589 |
| Education Administrator, K-12 | $109,420 | Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | $109,202 |
| Education Administrator, Postsecondary | $94,370 | Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | $94,182 |
| Tutor | $29,140 | Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | $29,082 |
| Educational and Career Counselor | $68,450 | Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | $68,313 |
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.
Henderson at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 324,523 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $88,654 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 36.8% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 100.2 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Education-related employment in Clark County | 11,598 workers, 926 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Henderson-Area Cities With Education Programs
- North Las Vegas, NV – 19.1 mi away (238,702 pop)
- Las Vegas, NV – 19.4 mi away (2,044,731 pop)
- Bullhead City, AZ – 67.6 mi away (49,184 pop)
- Kingman, AZ – 79.5 mi away (43,548 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the highest-paying education roles near Henderson?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying education-related roles near Henderson are: Education Administrator, K-12 ($109,420), Education Administrator, Postsecondary ($94,370), Education Teacher, Postsecondary ($70,730). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Nevada statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in North Las Vegas instead of Henderson?
North Las Vegas, NV is 19.1 miles from Henderson 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 Henderson an affordable place to study education?
Henderson’s median household income of $88,654 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Henderson while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Nevada 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.