Best Online Special Education Programs in Marquette, MI (2026)

Marquette, Michigan has 1 accredited school offering special education programs. Marquette has a population of about 20,691. Median household income is $55,825 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 46.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Michigan, the top-earning special education-related role is Special Education Teacher, Secondary School at a median $78,050 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Special Education Schools to Marquette

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer special education programs near Marquette, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Marquette 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:

  • 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 Marquette. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Northern Michigan University

Marquette, MI 1.0 miles from Marquette BOC Score 54.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,107
Avg net price $14,085/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 103

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Special Education Wages Near Marquette

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Michigan, statewide)
Special Education Teacher, Kindergarten and Elementary School$74,600
Special Education Teacher, Middle School$76,040
Special Education Teacher, Secondary School$78,050
Special Education Teacher, Preschool$75,860

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.


Marquette at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population20,691Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$55,825Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+46.2%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited special education schools are near Marquette, MI?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering special education programs near Marquette. The closest is Northern Michigan University in Marquette, MI (1.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Northern Michigan University (1.0 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying special education roles in Michigan?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying special education-related roles in Michigan are: Special Education Teacher, Secondary School ($78,050), Special Education Teacher, Middle School ($76,040), Special Education Teacher, Preschool ($75,860). Wages for Marquette workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Escanaba instead of Marquette?

Escanaba, MI is 57.1 miles from Marquette and has its own set of local special education programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Marquette an affordable place to study special education?

Marquette’s median household income of $55,825 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Marquette 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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Other Programs Available in Marquette

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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 2024โ€“2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.