Mercy University
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Online programsYes
Best Online Education Programs in Kingston, NY (2026)
Kingston, New York has 5 accredited schools offering education programs, with tuition ranging from $11,882 to $26,435 per year for indexed programs. Kingston has a population of about 23,942. Median household income is $65,413 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 31.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In New York, the top-earning education-related role is Education Administrator, Postsecondary at a median $139,640 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Education Schools to Kingston
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer education programs near Kingston. Distances are calculated from Kingston 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 Kingston. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Westfield State University
Published tuition$11,882 - $26,435
Online programsYes
Manhattanville College
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Online programsYes
Central Connecticut State University
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Online programsYes
CUNY Lehman College
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Online programsYes
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all New York schools on the New York education page.
Education Wages Near Kingston
Kingston is part of the Kingston, NY metro area (BLS area code 28740). 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 | $101,300 | Kingston, NY | $100,596 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $97,920 | Kingston, NY | $97,239 |
| Middle School Teacher | $98,660 | Kingston, NY | $97,974 |
| Education Teacher, Postsecondary | $82,020 | NY statewide | $81,450 |
| Education Administrator, K-12 | $137,220 | Kingston, NY | $136,266 |
| Education Administrator, Postsecondary | $139,640 | NY statewide | $138,669 |
| Tutor | $44,020 | Kingston, NY | $43,714 |
| Educational and Career Counselor | $76,320 | Kingston, NY | $75,789 |
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.
Kingston at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 23,942 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $65,413 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 31.6% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 100.7 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Education-related employment in Ulster County | 844 workers, 85 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Kingston-Area Cities With Education Programs
- Poughkeepsie, NY – 16.7 mi away (391,552 pop)
- Newburgh, NY – 29.4 mi away (28,200 pop)
- Middletown, NY – 40.0 mi away (57,478 pop)
- Kiryas Joel, NY – 41.7 mi away (23,094 pop)
- Peekskill, NY – 44.5 mi away (24,053 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited education schools are near Kingston, NY?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering education programs near Kingston. The closest is Mercy University in Dobbs Ferry, NY (63.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is CUNY Lehman College (73.2 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying education roles near Kingston?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying education-related roles near Kingston are: Education Administrator, Postsecondary ($139,640), Education Administrator, K-12 ($137,220), Secondary School Teacher ($101,300). 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 Poughkeepsie instead of Kingston?
Poughkeepsie, NY is 16.7 miles from Kingston 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 Kingston an affordable place to study education?
Kingston’s median household income of $65,413 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Kingston while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and New York 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.