Benton Harbor, Michigan has 5 accredited schools offering elementary education programs, with tuition ranging from $35,056 to $50,881 per year for indexed programs. Benton Harbor has a population of about 9,023. Median household income is $29,652 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 7.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Niles, MI metro area, the top-earning elementary education-related role is Middle School Teacher at a median $65,850 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Elementary Education Schools to Benton Harbor
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer elementary education programs near Benton Harbor, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Benton Harbor 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:
BOCSCORE
- 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 Benton Harbor.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Acceptance rate
82%
Graduation rate
69%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$53,187
Avg net price
$12,547/yr
TuitionIn‑state$35,056
Out‑of‑state$35,056
Key stats- Retention rate: 83%
- Programs offered: 34
Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$53,562
Avg net price
$15,273/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 80%
- Programs offered: 105
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
80%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$58,427
Avg net price
$27,182/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 89%
- Programs offered: 17
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
71%
Graduation rate
76%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$58,375
Avg net price
$22,992/yr
TuitionIn‑state$39,350
Out‑of‑state$39,350
Key stats- Retention rate: 88%
- Programs offered: 42
Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
90%
Graduation rate
64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$49,584
Avg net price
$16,626/yr
TuitionIn‑state$40,218
Out‑of‑state$40,218
Key stats- Retention rate: 76%
- Programs offered: 23
Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$47,314
Avg net price
$20,301/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 81%
- Programs offered: 37
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
51%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$41,066
Avg net price
$15,644/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 64%
- Programs offered: 3
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$54,735
Avg net price
$8,624/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 75%
- Programs offered: 95
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Michigan schools on the Michigan elementary education page.
Elementary Education Wages Near Benton Harbor
Benton Harbor is part of the Niles, MI metro area (BLS area code 35660). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Michigan statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $60,760 | Niles, MI | $65,758 |
| Middle School Teacher | $65,850 | Niles, MI | $71,266 |
| Secondary School Teacher | $64,420 | Niles, MI | $69,719 |
| Teaching Assistant | $35,490 | Niles, MI | $38,409 |
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.
Benton Harbor at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 9,023 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $29,652 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 7.8% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 92.4 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Benton Harbor-Area Cities With Elementary Education Programs
- South Bend, IN – 31.7 mi away (279,698 pop)
- LaPorte, IN – 37.7 mi away (21,732 pop)
- Elkhart, IN – 38.5 mi away (147,181 pop)
- Portage, MI – 44.3 mi away (48,508 pop)
- Kalamazoo, MI – 45.4 mi away (214,583 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited elementary education schools are near Benton Harbor, MI?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering elementary education programs near Benton Harbor. The closest is Andrews University in Berrien Springs, MI (11.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Bethel University (33.1 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying elementary education roles near Benton Harbor?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying elementary education-related roles near Benton Harbor are: Middle School Teacher ($65,850), Secondary School Teacher ($64,420), Elementary School Teacher ($60,760). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Michigan statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in South Bend instead of Benton Harbor?
South Bend, IN is 31.7 miles from Benton Harbor 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 Benton Harbor an affordable place to study elementary education?
Benton Harbor’s median household income of $29,652 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Benton Harbor while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Michigan 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: 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.
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