Best Online Education Programs in Williamsburg, VA (2026)

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

Williamsburg, Virginia has 3 accredited schools offering education programs. Williamsburg has a population of about 15,564. Median household income is $70,206 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 48.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC metro area, the top-earning education-related role is Education Administrator, K-12 at a median $104,050 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Education Schools to Williamsburg

The 3 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 3 schools in our directory that offer education programs near Williamsburg. Distances are calculated from Williamsburg 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 Williamsburg. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Old Dominion University

Norfolk, VA 34.4 miles from Williamsburg BOC Score57.9
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#2

Norfolk State University

Norfolk, VA 37.9 miles from Williamsburg BOC Score42.2
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#3

University of Maryland Eastern Shore

Princess Anne, MD 86.0 miles from Williamsburg BOC Score41.7
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Virginia schools on the Virginia education page.

Education Wages Near Williamsburg

Williamsburg is part of the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC metro area (BLS area code 47260). 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$76,790Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC$78,437
Elementary School Teacher$63,380Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC$64,740
Middle School Teacher$65,300Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC$66,701
Education Teacher, Postsecondary$78,970Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC$80,664
Education Administrator, K-12$104,050Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC$106,282
Education Administrator, Postsecondary$101,500Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC$103,677
Tutor$52,000Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC$53,115
Educational and Career Counselor$69,840Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC$71,338

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.

Williamsburg at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population15,564Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$70,206Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+48.5%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 Williamsburg, VA?

Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering education programs near Williamsburg. The closest is Old Dominion University in Norfolk, VA (34.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Maryland Eastern Shore (86.0 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying education roles near Williamsburg?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying education-related roles near Williamsburg are: Education Administrator, K-12 ($104,050), Education Administrator, Postsecondary ($101,500), Education Teacher, Postsecondary ($78,970). 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 Newport News instead of Williamsburg?

Newport News, VA is 15.4 miles from Williamsburg 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 Williamsburg an affordable place to study education?

Williamsburg’s median household income of $70,206 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Williamsburg 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 Williamsburg

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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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