Best Online Education Programs in Hopewell, VA (2026)

Hopewell, Virginia has 2 accredited schools offering education programs. Hopewell has a population of about 22,944. Median household income is $48,681 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 12.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Richmond, VA metro area, the top-earning education-related role is Education Administrator, Postsecondary at a median $126,850 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Education Schools to Hopewell

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer education programs near Hopewell, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Hopewell city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

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 Hopewell. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Old Dominion University

Norfolk, VA 61.3 miles from Hopewell
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
57.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,914
Avg net price $14,638/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 25

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Norfolk State University

Norfolk, VA 64.5 miles from Hopewell
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
42.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,666
Avg net price $15,282/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 12

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Marymount University

Arlington, VA 111.8 miles from Hopewell
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
61.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 68%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $67,516
Avg net price $29,137/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 24

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Bluefield University

Bluefield, VA 217.2 miles from Hopewell
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
35.5 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 59%
Graduation rate 22%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,896
Avg net price $25,573/yr
Tuition
In‑state$26,770
Out‑of‑state$26,770
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 56%
  • Programs offered: 12

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Emory & Henry University

Emory, VA 252.4 miles from Hopewell
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
45.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,385
Avg net price $19,061/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 68%
  • Programs offered: 6

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Education Wages Near Hopewell

Hopewell is part of the Richmond, VA metro area (BLS area code 40060). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Virginia statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Secondary School Teacher$62,000Richmond, VA$63,330
Elementary School Teacher$61,290Richmond, VA$62,605
Middle School Teacher$61,350Richmond, VA$62,666
Education Teacher, Postsecondary$65,130Richmond, VA$66,527
Education Administrator, K-12$104,380Richmond, VA$106,619
Education Administrator, Postsecondary$126,850Richmond, VA$129,571
Tutor$36,790Richmond, VA$37,579
Educational and Career Counselor$67,620Richmond, VA$69,070

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.


Hopewell at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population22,944Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$48,681Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+12.5%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)97.9 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited education schools are near Hopewell, VA?

Accredited schools offering education programs near Hopewell are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.

What are the highest-paying education roles near Hopewell?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying education-related roles near Hopewell are: Education Administrator, Postsecondary ($126,850), Education Administrator, K-12 ($104,380), Educational and Career Counselor ($67,620). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Virginia statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Petersburg instead of Hopewell?

Petersburg, VA is 7.9 miles from Hopewell 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 Hopewell an affordable place to study education?

Hopewell’s median household income of $48,681 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Hopewell while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Virginia 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 Hopewell

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Hopewell:

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.