Best Online Elementary Education Programs in Burlington, IA (2026)

Burlington, Iowa has 5 accredited schools offering elementary education programs, with tuition ranging from $6,420 to $68,134 per year for indexed programs. Burlington has a population of about 23,800. Median household income is $55,274 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 23.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Iowa, the top-earning elementary education-related role is Secondary School Teacher at a median $61,200 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Elementary Education Schools to Burlington

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

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


Elementary Education Wages Near Burlington

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Iowa, statewide)
Elementary School Teacher$60,580
Middle School Teacher$60,450
Secondary School Teacher$61,200
Teaching Assistant$30,510

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.


Burlington at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population23,800Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$55,274Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+23.0%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited elementary education schools are near Burlington, IA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering elementary education programs near Burlington. The closest is Southeastern Community College in West Burlington, IA (2.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Culver-Stockton College (51.4 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying elementary education roles in Iowa?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying elementary education-related roles in Iowa are: Secondary School Teacher ($61,200), Elementary School Teacher ($60,580), Middle School Teacher ($60,450). Wages for Burlington workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Galesburg instead of Burlington?

Galesburg, IL is 40.3 miles from Burlington 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 Burlington an affordable place to study elementary education?

Burlington’s median household income of $55,274 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Burlington while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Iowa 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.