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Best Online Elementary Education Programs in Brandon, MS (2026)
Brandon, Mississippi has 5 accredited schools offering elementary education programs. Brandon has a population of about 25,352. Median household income is $93,073 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 41.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Jackson, MS metro area, the top-earning elementary education-related role is Secondary School Teacher at a median $50,980 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Elementary Education Schools to Brandon
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer elementary education programs near Brandon, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Brandon 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 Mississippi schools on the Mississippi elementary education page.
Elementary Education Wages Near Brandon
Brandon is part of the Jackson, MS metro area (BLS area code 27140). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Mississippi statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $50,240 | Jackson, MS | $56,449 |
| Middle School Teacher | $50,820 | Jackson, MS | $57,101 |
| Secondary School Teacher | $50,980 | Jackson, MS | $57,281 |
| Teaching Assistant | $22,640 | Jackson, MS | $25,438 |
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.
Brandon at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 25,352 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $93,073 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 41.8% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 89.0 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Brandon-Area Cities With Elementary Education Programs
- Pearl, MS – 6.0 mi away (26,485 pop)
- Jackson, MS – 13.3 mi away (342,607 pop)
- Ridgeland, MS – 13.5 mi away (24,483 pop)
- Madison, MS – 15.8 mi away (26,031 pop)
- Clinton, MS – 21.1 mi away (25,211 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited elementary education schools are near Brandon, MS?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering elementary education programs near Brandon. The closest is Belhaven University in Jackson, MS (10.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Copiah-Lincoln Community College (47.1 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying elementary education roles near Brandon?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying elementary education-related roles near Brandon are: Secondary School Teacher ($50,980), Middle School Teacher ($50,820), Elementary School Teacher ($50,240). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Mississippi statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Pearl instead of Brandon?
Pearl, MS is 6.0 miles from Brandon 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 Brandon an affordable place to study elementary education?
Brandon’s median household income of $93,073 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Brandon while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Mississippi 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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