Best Online Education Programs in Brooklyn, NY (2026)
Brooklyn, New York has a population of about 2,629,150. Our directory has 171 accredited schools offering education programs near Brooklyn, with tuition ranging from $27,570 to $42,269 per year for indexed programs. 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 Brooklyn
The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 171 schools in our directory that offer education programs near Brooklyn. Distances are calculated from Brooklyn city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associated Beth Rivkah Schools | Brooklyn, NY | 1.1 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| CUNY Medgar Evers College | Brooklyn, NY | 1.2 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| CUNY Brooklyn College | Brooklyn, NY | 1.3 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| New York Seminary | Brooklyn, NY | 1.9 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Seminar L’moros Bais Yaakov | Brooklyn, NY | 2.2 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Bnos Zion Of Bobov Seminary | Brooklyn, NY | 2.5 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| St. Joseph’s University-New York | Brooklyn, NY | 2.9 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Pratt Institute-Main | Brooklyn, NY | 2.9 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| St. Francis College | Brooklyn, NY | 3.4 mi | $27,570 - $42,269 | – |
| CUNY New York City College of Technology | Brooklyn, NY | 3.7 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all New York schools on the New York education page.
Education Wages Near Brooklyn
Brooklyn 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 York 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.
Brooklyn at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 112.6 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Education-related employment in Kings County | 35,899 workers, 1,431 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Brooklyn-Area Cities With Education Programs
- New York, NY – 3.3 mi away (19,164,071 pop)
- Jersey City, NJ – 7.7 mi away (264,152 pop)
- Hoboken, NJ – 7.7 mi away (54,379 pop)
- Bayonne, NJ – 8.7 mi away (66,238 pop)
- Union City, NJ – 9.2 mi away (69,296 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited education schools are near Brooklyn, NY?
Our directory has 171 accredited schools offering education programs near Brooklyn. The closest is Associated Beth Rivkah Schools in Brooklyn, NY (1.1 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is CUNY New York City College of Technology (3.7 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying education roles near Brooklyn?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying education-related roles near Brooklyn 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 York statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in New York instead of Brooklyn?
New York, NY is 3.3 miles from Brooklyn 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.
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.