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Best Online Education Programs in Staunton, VA (2026)
Staunton, Virginia is home to about 25,765 residents. Median household income is $62,586 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 35.1% 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 Staunton
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer education programs near Staunton, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Staunton city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.
No Staunton-area programs are currently indexed in our directory.
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Virginia schools on the Virginia education page.
Education Wages Near Staunton
Staunton is part of the Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA metro area (BLS area code 44420). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Virginia statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secondary School Teacher | $72,990 | Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA | $80,121 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $60,680 | Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA | $66,608 |
| Middle School Teacher | $64,560 | Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA | $70,867 |
| Education Teacher, Postsecondary | $77,060 | VA statewide | $84,588 |
| Education Administrator, K-12 | $96,610 | Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA | $106,048 |
| Education Administrator, Postsecondary | $120,840 | VA statewide | $132,645 |
| Tutor | $40,750 | VA statewide | $44,731 |
| Educational and Career Counselor | $63,660 | Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA | $69,879 |
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.
Staunton at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 25,765 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $62,586 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 35.1% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 91.1 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Education-related employment in Staunton (city) County | 559 workers, 14 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Staunton-Area Cities With Education Programs
- Waynesboro, VA – 10.8 mi away (21,887 pop)
- Harrisonburg, VA – 21.7 mi away (72,470 pop)
- Charlottesville, VA – 32.4 mi away (99,664 pop)
- Lynchburg, VA – 52.9 mi away (123,795 pop)
- Roanoke, VA – 78.2 mi away (215,793 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the highest-paying education roles near Staunton?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying education-related roles near Staunton are: Education Administrator, Postsecondary ($120,840), Education Administrator, K-12 ($96,610), Education Teacher, Postsecondary ($77,060). 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 Waynesboro instead of Staunton?
Waynesboro, VA is 10.8 miles from Staunton 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 Staunton an affordable place to study education?
Staunton’s median household income of $62,586 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Staunton 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
- Education accreditation: what to look for
- Education concentrations and specializations
- Is a Education degree worth it?
- Main Education degree guide
- Online Education programs in Virginia
- 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.