Best Online Education Programs in Manhattan, NY (2026)
Manhattan, New York has a population of about 1,643,734. Our directory has 178 accredited schools offering education programs near Manhattan. 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 Manhattan
The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 178 schools in our directory that offer education programs near Manhattan. Distances are calculated from Manhattan city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CUNY Hunter College | New York, NY | 1.0 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Bank Street College of Education | New York, NY | 1.5 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Columbia University in the City of New York | New York, NY | 1.7 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Barnard College | New York, NY | 1.9 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Teachers College at Columbia University | New York, NY | 1.9 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Touro University | New York, NY | 2.0 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| CUNY Graduate School and University Center | New York, NY | 2.6 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| CUNY City College | New York, NY | 2.7 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| CUNY Bernard M Baruch College | New York, NY | 3.1 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| CUNY LaGuardia Community College | Long Island City, NY | 3.1 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 Manhattan
Manhattan 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.
Manhattan at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 112.6 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Education-related employment in New York County | 123,815 workers, 2,076 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Manhattan-Area Cities With Education Programs
- West New York, NJ – 2.3 mi away (53,343 pop)
- Cliffside Park, NJ – 2.9 mi away (24,856 pop)
- Union City, NJ – 3.6 mi away (69,296 pop)
- Hoboken, NJ – 4.2 mi away (54,379 pop)
- Fort Lee, NJ – 4.7 mi away (37,577 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited education schools are near Manhattan, NY?
Our directory has 178 accredited schools offering education programs near Manhattan. The closest is CUNY Hunter College in New York, NY (1.0 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is CUNY LaGuardia Community College (3.1 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying education roles near Manhattan?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying education-related roles near Manhattan 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 West New York instead of Manhattan?
West New York, NJ is 2.3 miles from Manhattan 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.