Best Online Education Programs in Waynesboro, VA (2026)
Waynesboro, Virginia is home to about 22,574 residents. Median household income is $56,364 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 26.3% 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 Waynesboro
The 0 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 0 schools in our directory that offer education programs near Waynesboro. Distances are calculated from Waynesboro city center.
No Waynesboro-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 Waynesboro
Waynesboro 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.
Waynesboro at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 22,574 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $56,364 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 26.3% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 91.1 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Education-related employment in Waynesboro (city) County | 70 workers, 6 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Waynesboro-Area Cities With Education Programs
- Staunton, VA – 10.8 mi away (58,077 pop)
- Charlottesville, VA – 22.7 mi away (99,664 pop)
- Harrisonburg, VA – 25.5 mi away (72,470 pop)
- Lynchburg, VA – 48.7 mi away (123,795 pop)
- Fredericksburg, VA – 78.5 mi away (164,610 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the highest-paying education roles near Waynesboro?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying education-related roles near Waynesboro 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 Staunton instead of Waynesboro?
Staunton, VA is 10.8 miles from Waynesboro 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 Waynesboro an affordable place to study education?
Waynesboro’s median household income of $56,364 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Waynesboro 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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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.