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Best Online Elementary Education Programs in Grand Junction, CO (2026)
Grand Junction, Colorado has 1 accredited school offering elementary education programs. Grand Junction has a population of about 67,027. Median household income is $66,676 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 36.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Grand Junction, CO metro area, the top-earning elementary education-related role is Secondary School Teacher at a median $64,060 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Elementary Education Schools to Grand Junction
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer elementary education programs near Grand Junction, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Grand Junction city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.
No school data available.
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Colorado schools on the Colorado elementary education page.
Elementary Education Wages Near Grand Junction
Grand Junction is part of the Grand Junction, CO metro area (BLS area code 24300). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Colorado statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $52,230 | Grand Junction, CO | $54,691 |
| Middle School Teacher | $51,740 | Grand Junction, CO | $54,178 |
| Secondary School Teacher | $64,060 | Grand Junction, CO | $67,079 |
| Teaching Assistant | $39,070 | Grand Junction, CO | $40,911 |
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.
Grand Junction at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 67,027 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $66,676 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 36.1% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 95.5 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Grand Junction-Area Cities With Elementary Education Programs
- Montrose, CO – 57.3 mi away (22,919 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited elementary education schools are near Grand Junction, CO?
Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering elementary education programs near Grand Junction. The closest is Western Colorado University in Gunnison, CO (96.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Western Colorado University (96.2 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying elementary education roles near Grand Junction?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying elementary education-related roles near Grand Junction are: Secondary School Teacher ($64,060), Elementary School Teacher ($52,230), Middle School Teacher ($51,740). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Colorado statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Montrose instead of Grand Junction?
Montrose, CO is 57.3 miles from Grand Junction 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 Grand Junction an affordable place to study elementary education?
Grand Junction’s median household income of $66,676 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Grand Junction while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Colorado 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: August 10, 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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