Best Early Childhood Education Schools Near Lufkin, TX (2026)

Updated September 6, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Lufkin, Texas has 5 accredited schools offering early childhood education programs. Lufkin has a population of about 34,158. Median household income is $56,722 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Texas, the top-earning early childhood education-related role is Kindergarten Teacher at a median $63,780 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Early Childhood Education Schools to Lufkin

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer early childhood education programs near Lufkin, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Lufkin 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 Lufkin. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Stephen F Austin State University

Nacogdoches, TX 21.3 miles from Lufkin
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
53.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,634
Avg net price $14,260/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 86

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Tyler Junior College

Tyler, TX 77.4 miles from Lufkin
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
40.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 26%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,140
Avg net price $10,206/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 60%
  • Programs offered: 73

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Wiley University

Marshall, TX 86.6 miles from Lufkin
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
31.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 16%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $33,159
Avg net price $7,092/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 41%
  • Programs offered: 10

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Trinity Valley Community College

Athens, TX 89.8 miles from Lufkin
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
55.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 29%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,567
Avg net price $4,092/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 36

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Lone Star College System

The Woodlands, TX 90.3 miles from Lufkin
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
42.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 20%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,466
Avg net price $11,252/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 68

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Jarvis Christian University

Hawkins, TX 91.5 miles from Lufkin
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
31.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 24%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $32,992
Avg net price $9,825/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 48%
  • Programs offered: 13

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Texas A&M University-College Station

College Station, TX 106.9 miles from Lufkin
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
81.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 85%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $72,097
Avg net price $21,315/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 94%
  • Programs offered: 233

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

San Jacinto Community College

Pasadena, TX 117.0 miles from Lufkin
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
54.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 32%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,062
Avg net price $12,143/yr
Tuition
In‑state$2,490
Out‑of‑state$6,690
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 71

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Texas schools on the Texas early childhood education page.

Early Childhood Education Wages Near Lufkin

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Texas, statewide)
Preschool Teacher $33,860
Kindergarten Teacher $63,780
Preschool and Childcare Center Director $50,840
Teaching Assistant $29,850

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.

Lufkin at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 34,158 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $56,722 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 21.8% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited early childhood education schools are near Lufkin, TX?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering early childhood education programs near Lufkin. The closest is Stephen F Austin State University in Nacogdoches, TX (21.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Trinity Valley Community College (89.8 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying early childhood education roles in Texas?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying early childhood education-related roles in Texas are: Kindergarten Teacher ($63,780), Preschool and Childcare Center Director ($50,840), Preschool Teacher ($33,860). Wages for Lufkin workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Nacogdoches instead of Lufkin?

Nacogdoches, TX is 20.7 miles from Lufkin and has its own set of local early childhood education programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Lufkin an affordable place to study early childhood education?

Lufkin’s median household income of $56,722 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Lufkin while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Texas 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 Lufkin

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Lufkin:

Data verified: September 6, 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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