Best Online Education Programs in Weirton, WV (2026)

Weirton, West Virginia has 4 accredited schools offering education programs, with tuition ranging from $10,791 to $20,028 per year for indexed programs. Weirton has a population of about 18,785. Median household income is $56,699 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 22.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH metro area, the top-earning education-related role is Education Administrator, K-12 at a median $88,020 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Education Schools to Weirton

The 4 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 4 schools in our directory that offer education programs near Weirton. Distances are calculated from Weirton 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 Weirton. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Robert Morris University

Moon Township, PA 20.3 miles from Weirton BOC Score63.8
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#2

Pennsylvania Western University

California, PA 43.1 miles from Weirton BOC Score45.4
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#3

Youngstown State University

Youngstown, OH 48.6 miles from Weirton BOC Score48.5
Published tuition$10,791 - $20,028
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#4

Saint Vincent College

Latrobe, PA 62.6 miles from Weirton BOC Score59.3
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all West Virginia schools on the West Virginia education page.


Education Wages Near Weirton

Weirton is part of the Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH metro area (BLS area code 48260). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to West Virginia statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Secondary School Teacher$59,150Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH$66,461
Elementary School Teacher$60,670Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH$68,169
Middle School Teacher$59,220Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH$66,539
Education Teacher, Postsecondary$63,270WV statewide$71,090
Education Administrator, K-12$88,020Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH$98,899
Education Administrator, Postsecondary$84,660WV statewide$95,124
Tutor$44,070WV statewide$49,517
Educational and Career Counselor$57,880Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH$65,034

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.


Weirton at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population18,785Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$56,699Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+22.8%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)89.0 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Education-related employment in Hancock County84 workers, 5 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited education schools are near Weirton, WV?

Our directory has 4 accredited schools offering education programs near Weirton. The closest is Robert Morris University in Moon Township, PA (20.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Saint Vincent College (62.6 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying education roles near Weirton?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying education-related roles near Weirton are: Education Administrator, K-12 ($88,020), Education Administrator, Postsecondary ($84,660), Education Teacher, Postsecondary ($63,270). 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 East Liverpool instead of Weirton?

East Liverpool, OH is 15.7 miles from Weirton 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 Weirton an affordable place to study education?

Weirton’s median household income of $56,699 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Weirton 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.


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Other Programs Available in Weirton

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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.