Best Online Elementary Education Programs in Salina, KS (2026)

Updated August 10, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Salina, Kansas has 5 accredited schools offering elementary education programs. Salina has a population of about 46,432. Median household income is $60,624 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 28.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Kansas, the top-earning elementary education-related role is Middle School Teacher at a median $60,580 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Elementary Education Schools to Salina

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer elementary education programs near Salina, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Salina 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 Kansas schools on the Kansas elementary education page.

Elementary Education Wages Near Salina

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Kansas, statewide)
Elementary School Teacher$56,450
Middle School Teacher$60,580
Secondary School Teacher$59,920
Teaching Assistant$29,490

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.

Salina at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population46,432Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$60,624Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+28.7%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited elementary education schools are near Salina, KS?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering elementary education programs near Salina. The closest is Kansas Wesleyan University in Salina, KS (0.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Tabor College (39.2 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying elementary education-related roles in Kansas are: Middle School Teacher ($60,580), Secondary School Teacher ($59,920), Elementary School Teacher ($56,450). Wages for Salina workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Junction City instead of Salina?

Junction City, KS is 43.7 miles from Salina 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 Salina an affordable place to study elementary education?

Salina’s median household income of $60,624 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Salina while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Kansas 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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