Best Online Elementary Education Programs in Corcoran, CA (2026)

Corcoran, California is home to about 22,626 residents. Median household income is $55,909 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 3.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Hanford-Corcoran, CA metro area, the top-earning elementary education-related role is Secondary School Teacher at a median $102,010 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Elementary Education Schools to Corcoran

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer elementary education programs near Corcoran, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Corcoran city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

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 Corcoran. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Westmont College

Santa Barbara, CA 113.1 miles from Corcoran BOC Score 68.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 72%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $64,778
Avg net price $29,053/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 7

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of the People

Pasadena, CA 156.2 miles from Corcoran BOC Score 36.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 17%
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 7

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Santa Clara University

Santa Clara, CA 158.2 miles from Corcoran BOC Score 77.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 90%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $109,183
Avg net price $50,062/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 94%
  • Programs offered: 25

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Loyola Marymount University

Los Angeles, CA 159.8 miles from Corcoran BOC Score 72.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 81%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $78,349
Avg net price $48,381/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 88%
  • Programs offered: 32

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

University of the Pacific

Stockton, CA 162.8 miles from Corcoran BOC Score 75.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 75%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $78,445
Avg net price $25,447/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 89%
  • Programs offered: 32

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Azusa Pacific University

Azusa, CA 164.8 miles from Corcoran BOC Score 72.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 73%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $66,677
Avg net price $22,212/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 41

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Los Angeles Pacific University

San Dimas, CA 168.0 miles from Corcoran BOC Score 35.1
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 48%
Avg net price $22,677/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 48%
  • Programs offered: 11

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

University of La Verne

La Verne, CA 170.4 miles from Corcoran BOC Score 62.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 71%
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $65,464
Avg net price $20,161/yr
Tuition
In‑state$49,470
Out‑of‑state$49,470
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 30

Source:Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Elementary Education Wages Near Corcoran

Corcoran is part of the Hanford-Corcoran, CA metro area (BLS area code 25260). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to California statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Elementary School Teacher$98,470Hanford-Corcoran, CA$96,919
Middle School Teacher$92,040Hanford-Corcoran, CA$90,591
Secondary School Teacher$102,010Hanford-Corcoran, CA$100,404
Teaching Assistant$45,780Hanford-Corcoran, CA$45,059

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.


Corcoran at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population22,626Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$55,909Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+3.2%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)101.6 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the highest-paying elementary education roles near Corcoran?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying elementary education-related roles near Corcoran are: Secondary School Teacher ($102,010), Elementary School Teacher ($98,470), Middle School Teacher ($92,040). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with California statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Tulare instead of Corcoran?

Tulare, CA is 14.7 miles from Corcoran and has its own set of local elementary education programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Corcoran an affordable place to study elementary education?

Corcoran’s median household income of $55,909 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Corcoran while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and California 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 Corcoran

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Corcoran:

Data verified: July 30, 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.