Best Online Education Programs in Queens, NY (2026)
Queens, New York has a population of about 2,333,054. Our directory has 168 accredited schools offering education programs near Queens, with tuition ranging from $61,992 to $77,351 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 Queens
The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 168 schools in our directory that offer education programs near Queens. Distances are calculated from Queens city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CUNY Queens College | Queens, NY | 1.5 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| St. John’s University-New York | Queens, NY | 1.9 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| CUNY Queensborough Community College | Bayside, NY | 2.2 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| CUNY York College | Jamaica, NY | 3.3 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| CUNY LaGuardia Community College | Long Island City, NY | 7.2 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Adelphi University | Garden City, NY | 7.8 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| CUNY Hostos Community College | Bronx, NY | 8.2 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Fordham University | Bronx, NY | 8.8 mi | $61,992 - $77,351 | – |
| CUNY Hunter College | New York, NY | 8.8 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| CUNY City College | New York, NY | 9.3 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 Queens
Queens 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.
Queens at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 112.6 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Education-related employment in Queens County | 15,391 workers, 910 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Queens-Area Cities With Education Programs
- Valley Stream, NY – 7.6 mi away (37,673 pop)
- New York, NY – 7.7 mi away (19,164,071 pop)
- Bronx, NY – 7.8 mi away (1,455,720 pop)
- Garden City, NY – 8.2 mi away (22,545 pop)
- Manhattan, NY – 9.1 mi away (1,643,734 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited education schools are near Queens, NY?
Our directory has 168 accredited schools offering education programs near Queens. The closest is CUNY Queens College in Queens, NY (1.5 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is CUNY City College (9.3 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying education roles near Queens?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying education-related roles near Queens 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 Valley Stream instead of Queens?
Valley Stream, NY is 7.6 miles from Queens 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.