Best Online Education Programs in West New York, NJ (2026)
West New York, New Jersey has a population of about 51,683. The city’s median household income is $67,139 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 33.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 179 accredited schools offering education programs near West New York. In the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area, the top-earning education-related role is Education Administrator, K-12 at a median $157,210 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).
Closest Education Schools to West New York
The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 179 schools in our directory that offer education programs near West New York. Distances are calculated from West New York city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touro University | New York, NY | 2.5 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| CUNY Hunter College | New York, NY | 2.6 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Bank Street College of Education | New York, NY | 2.6 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| CUNY Graduate School and University Center | New York, NY | 2.9 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Columbia University in the City of New York | New York, NY | 2.9 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Barnard College | New York, NY | 2.9 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Stevens Institute of Technology | Hoboken, NJ | 2.9 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Teachers College at Columbia University | New York, NY | 3.1 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| CUNY Bernard M Baruch College | New York, NY | 3.4 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| The New School | New York, NY | 3.5 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all New Jersey schools on the New Jersey education page.
Education Wages Near West New York
West New York is part of the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area (BLS area code 35620). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to New Jersey statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secondary School Teacher | $99,260 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $88,153 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $95,240 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $84,583 |
| Middle School Teacher | $82,870 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $73,597 |
| Education Teacher, Postsecondary | $95,060 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $84,423 |
| Education Administrator, K-12 | $157,210 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $139,618 |
| Education Administrator, Postsecondary | $136,880 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $121,563 |
| Tutor | $42,770 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $37,984 |
| Educational and Career Counselor | $77,970 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $69,245 |
Source: BLS, May 2024 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.
West New York at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 51,683 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $67,139 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 33.5% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 112.6 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Education-related employment in Hudson County | 4,724 workers, 204 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other West New York-Area Cities With Education Programs
- Union City, NJ – 1.7 mi away (69,296 pop)
- Manhattan, NY – 2.3 mi away (1,643,734 pop)
- Cliffside Park, NJ – 2.8 mi away (24,856 pop)
- Hoboken, NJ – 3.0 mi away (54,379 pop)
- Palisades Park, NJ – 4.3 mi away (20,753 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited education schools are near West New York, NJ?
Our directory has 179 accredited schools offering education programs near West New York. The closest is Touro University in New York, NY (2.5 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is The New School (3.5 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying education roles near West New York?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying education-related roles near West New York are: Education Administrator, K-12 ($157,210), Education Administrator, Postsecondary ($136,880), Secondary School Teacher ($99,260). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with New Jersey statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Union City instead of West New York?
Union City, NJ is 1.7 miles from West New York 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 West New York an affordable place to study education?
West New York’s median household income of $67,139 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in West New York while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and New Jersey 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.
Related Resources
Data verified: May 5, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2024; 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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