Best Online Education Programs in Mount Pocono, PA (2026)

Updated June 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania has 5 accredited schools offering education programs. Mount Pocono has a population of about 3,086. Median household income is $86,096 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 28.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Pennsylvania, the top-earning education-related role is Education Administrator, K-12 at a median $118,710 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Education Schools to Mount Pocono

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer education programs near Mount Pocono. Distances are calculated from Mount Pocono 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 Mount Pocono. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Pennsylvania schools on the Pennsylvania education page.

Education Wages Near Mount Pocono

Occupation	Median Annual Wage (Pennsylvania, statewide)
Secondary School Teacher	$78,800
Elementary School Teacher	$77,060
Middle School Teacher	$77,930
Education Teacher, Postsecondary	$74,910
Education Administrator, K-12	$118,710
Education Administrator, Postsecondary	$103,740
Tutor	$36,270
Educational and Career Counselor	$60,880

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.

Mount Pocono at a Glance

Metric	Value	Source
Population	3,086	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income	$86,096	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+	28.9%	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Education-related employment in Monroe County	273 workers, 37 establishments	BLS QCEW 2024 annual

Other Mount Pocono-Area Cities With Education Programs

East Stroudsburg, PA – 12.5 mi away (56,230 pop)
Scranton, PA – 25.2 mi away (387,448 pop)
Wilkes-Barre, PA – 28.3 mi away (40,569 pop)
Easton, PA – 31.0 mi away (26,978 pop)
Hazleton, PA – 34.1 mi away (55,301 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited education schools are near Mount Pocono, PA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering education programs near Mount Pocono. The closest is Rider University in Lawrenceville, NJ (65.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is CUNY City College (76.4 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying education roles in Pennsylvania?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying education-related roles in Pennsylvania are: Education Administrator, K-12 ($118,710), Education Administrator, Postsecondary ($103,740), Secondary School Teacher ($78,800). Wages for Mount Pocono workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in East Stroudsburg instead of Mount Pocono?

East Stroudsburg, PA is 12.5 miles from Mount Pocono 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 Mount Pocono an affordable place to study education?

Mount Pocono’s median household income of $86,096 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Mount Pocono while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Pennsylvania 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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Other Programs Available in Mount Pocono

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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.

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