Best Online Education Programs in Huntington, WV (2026)

Huntington, West Virginia has a population of about 46,189. The city’s median household income is $43,146 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 34.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 30 accredited schools offering education programs near Huntington, with tuition ranging from $8,942 to $21,299 per year for indexed programs. In the Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH metro area, the top-earning education-related role is Education Administrator, Postsecondary at a median $84,760 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).

Closest Education Schools to Huntington

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 30 schools in our directory that offer education programs near Huntington. Distances are calculated from Huntington city center.

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

Education Wages Near Huntington

Huntington is part of the Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH metro area (BLS area code 26580). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to West Virginia statewide.

Source: BLS, May 2024 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.

Huntington at a Glance

Other Huntington-Area Cities With Education Programs

• Ashland, KY – 11.9 mi away (21,038 pop)
• Portsmouth, OH – 36.3 mi away (36,584 pop)
• Charleston, WV – 43.7 mi away (146,462 pop)
• Athens, OH – 65.8 mi away (30,077 pop)
• Chillicothe, OH – 70.9 mi away (32,004 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited education schools are near Huntington, WV?

Our directory has 30 accredited schools offering education programs near Huntington. The closest is Marshall University in Huntington, WV (0.9 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College (44.6 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying education roles near Huntington?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying education-related roles near Huntington are: Education Administrator, Postsecondary ($84,760), Education Administrator, K-12 ($82,720), Education Teacher, Postsecondary ($64,960). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with West Virginia statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Ashland instead of Huntington?

Ashland, KY is 11.9 miles from Huntington 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 Huntington an affordable place to study education?

Huntington’s median household income of $43,146 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Huntington while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and West 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.

Related Resources

• Online Education Programs in West Virginia
• Main Education Degree Guide
• Education Programs by State

Data verified: May 5, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2024; 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.