North Carolina A & T State University
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Best Online Education Programs in Martinsville, VA (2026)
Martinsville, Virginia has 4 accredited schools offering education programs. Martinsville has a population of about 13,584. Median household income is $42,434 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Virginia, the top-earning education-related role is Education Administrator, Postsecondary at a median $120,840 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Education Schools to Martinsville
The 4 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 4 schools in our directory that offer education programs near Martinsville. Distances are calculated from Martinsville 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 Martinsville. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
High Point University
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Bluefield University
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North Carolina State University at Raleigh
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Virginia schools on the Virginia education page.
Education Wages Near Martinsville
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Virginia, statewide) |
|---|---|
| Secondary School Teacher | $72,170 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $65,550 |
| Middle School Teacher | $63,520 |
| Education Teacher, Postsecondary | $77,060 |
| Education Administrator, K-12 | $106,100 |
| Education Administrator, Postsecondary | $120,840 |
| Tutor | $40,750 |
| Educational and Career Counselor | $67,660 |
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.
Martinsville at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,584 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $42,434 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 21.2% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
Other Martinsville-Area Cities With Education Programs
- Danville, VA – 26.1 mi away (48,015 pop)
- Greensboro, NC – 40.6 mi away (331,894 pop)
- Roanoke, VA – 41.5 mi away (215,793 pop)
- Kernersville, NC – 41.7 mi away (24,066 pop)
- Salem, VA – 43.0 mi away (25,549 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited education schools are near Martinsville, VA?
Our directory has 4 accredited schools offering education programs near Martinsville. The closest is North Carolina A & T State University in Greensboro, NC (42.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is North Carolina State University at Raleigh (91.2 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying education roles in Virginia?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying education-related roles in Virginia are: Education Administrator, Postsecondary ($120,840), Education Administrator, K-12 ($106,100), Education Teacher, Postsecondary ($77,060). Wages for Martinsville workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Danville instead of Martinsville?
Danville, VA is 26.1 miles from Martinsville 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 Martinsville an affordable place to study education?
Martinsville’s median household income of $42,434 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Martinsville 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.
Learn More About Education Programs
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- Education concentrations and specializations
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- Main Education degree guide
- Online Education programs in Virginia
- Education programs by state
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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.