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Best Online Education Programs in Grants Pass, OR (2026)
Grants Pass, Oregon is home to about 39,183 residents. Median household income is $56,877 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 19.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Grants Pass, OR metro area, the top-earning education-related role is Education Administrator, K-12 at a median $128,380 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Education Schools to Grants Pass
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer education programs near Grants Pass, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Grants Pass city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.
No Grants Pass-area programs are currently indexed in our directory.
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Oregon schools on the Oregon education page.
Education Wages Near Grants Pass
Grants Pass is part of the Grants Pass, OR metro area (BLS area code 24420). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Oregon statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secondary School Teacher | $82,490 | Grants Pass, OR | $84,346 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $74,260 | Grants Pass, OR | $75,930 |
| Middle School Teacher | $78,350 | OR statewide | $80,112 |
| Education Teacher, Postsecondary | $73,880 | OR statewide | $75,542 |
| Education Administrator, K-12 | $128,380 | Grants Pass, OR | $131,268 |
| Education Administrator, Postsecondary | $120,110 | OR statewide | $122,812 |
| Tutor | $48,280 | OR statewide | $49,366 |
| Educational and Career Counselor | $66,690 | OR statewide | $68,190 |
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.
Grants Pass at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 39,183 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $56,877 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 19.7% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 97.8 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Education-related employment in Josephine County | 246 workers, 28 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Grants Pass-Area Cities With Education Programs
- Medford, OR – 25.3 mi away (167,922 pop)
- Ashland, OR – 36.4 mi away (21,639 pop)
- Roseburg, OR – 54.6 mi away (44,176 pop)
- Coos Bay, OR – 79.7 mi away (32,024 pop)
- Klamath Falls, OR – 80.9 mi away (42,791 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the highest-paying education roles near Grants Pass?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying education-related roles near Grants Pass are: Education Administrator, K-12 ($128,380), Education Administrator, Postsecondary ($120,110), Secondary School Teacher ($82,490). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Oregon statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Medford instead of Grants Pass?
Medford, OR is 25.3 miles from Grants Pass 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 Grants Pass an affordable place to study education?
Grants Pass’s median household income of $56,877 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Grants Pass while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Oregon 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.
Learn More About Education Programs
- Education accreditation: what to look for
- Education concentrations and specializations
- Is a Education degree worth it?
- Main Education degree guide
- Online Education programs in Oregon
- Education programs by state
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Data verified: July 23, 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.