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Best Online Elementary Education Programs in East Chicago, IN (2026)
East Chicago, Indiana has 5 accredited schools offering elementary education programs, with tuition ranging from $8,675 to $16,094 per year for indexed programs. East Chicago has a population of about 26,158. Median household income is $41,071 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 9.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area, the top-earning elementary education-related role is Secondary School Teacher at a median $98,970 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Elementary Education Schools to East Chicago
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer elementary education programs near East Chicago, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from East Chicago 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 Indiana schools on the Indiana elementary education page.
Elementary Education Wages Near East Chicago
East Chicago is part of the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area (BLS area code 16980). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Indiana statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $78,390 | Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $75,666 |
| Middle School Teacher | $78,000 | Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $75,290 |
| Secondary School Teacher | $98,970 | Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $95,531 |
| Teaching Assistant | $37,840 | Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $36,525 |
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.
East Chicago at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 26,158 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $41,071 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 9.9% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 103.6 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other East Chicago-Area Cities With Elementary Education Programs
- Hammond, IN – 2.9 mi away (77,134 pop)
- Calumet City, IL – 5.6 mi away (36,732 pop)
- Gary, IN – 6.8 mi away (76,424 pop)
- Highland, IN – 6.9 mi away (22,737 pop)
- Munster, IN – 7.5 mi away (22,825 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited elementary education schools are near East Chicago, IN?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering elementary education programs near East Chicago. The closest is Calumet College of Saint Joseph in Whiting, IN (2.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Chicago (12.4 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying elementary education roles near East Chicago?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying elementary education-related roles near East Chicago are: Secondary School Teacher ($98,970), Elementary School Teacher ($78,390), Middle School Teacher ($78,000). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Indiana statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Hammond instead of East Chicago?
Hammond, IN is 2.9 miles from East Chicago 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 East Chicago an affordable place to study elementary education?
East Chicago’s median household income of $41,071 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in East Chicago while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Indiana 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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