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Best Online Elementary Education Programs in Newburgh, NY (2026)
Newburgh, New York has 5 accredited schools offering elementary education programs, with tuition ranging from $8,572 to $28,428 per year for indexed programs. Newburgh has a population of about 28,649. Median household income is $51,006 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 17.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY metro area, the top-earning elementary education-related role is Middle School Teacher at a median $97,900 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Elementary Education Schools to Newburgh
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer elementary education programs near Newburgh, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Newburgh 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 New York schools on the New York elementary education page.
Elementary Education Wages Near Newburgh
Newburgh is part of the Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY metro area (BLS area code 28880). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to New York statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $81,770 | Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY | $74,744 |
| Middle School Teacher | $97,900 | Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY | $89,488 |
| Secondary School Teacher | $89,320 | Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY | $81,645 |
| Teaching Assistant | $37,760 | Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY | $34,516 |
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.
Newburgh at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 28,649 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $51,006 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 17.8% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 109.4 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Newburgh-Area Cities With Elementary Education Programs
- Kiryas Joel, NY – 13.6 mi away (23,094 pop)
- Poughkeepsie, NY – 14.2 mi away (391,552 pop)
- Peekskill, NY – 15.7 mi away (24,053 pop)
- Middletown, NY – 21.2 mi away (57,478 pop)
- Ossining, NY – 24.9 mi away (25,360 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited elementary education schools are near Newburgh, NY?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering elementary education programs near Newburgh. The closest is State University of New York at New Paltz in New Paltz, NY (16.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Mercy University (34.2 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying elementary education roles near Newburgh?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying elementary education-related roles near Newburgh are: Middle School Teacher ($97,900), Secondary School Teacher ($89,320), Elementary School Teacher ($81,770). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with New York statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Kiryas Joel instead of Newburgh?
Kiryas Joel, NY is 13.6 miles from Newburgh 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 Newburgh an affordable place to study elementary education?
Newburgh’s median household income of $51,006 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Newburgh while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and New York 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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