Best Online Education Programs in Brownsville, TX (2026)
Brownsville, Texas is home to about 188,023 residents. Median household income is $48,675 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 22.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Brownsville-Harlingen, TX metro area, the top-earning education-related role is Education Administrator, Postsecondary at a median $101,870 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Education Schools to Brownsville
The 0 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 0 schools in our directory that offer education programs near Brownsville. Distances are calculated from Brownsville city center.
No Brownsville-area programs are currently indexed in our directory.
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Texas schools on the Texas education page.
Education Wages Near Brownsville
Brownsville is part of the Brownsville-Harlingen, TX metro area (BLS area code 15180). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Texas statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secondary School Teacher | $62,320 | Brownsville-Harlingen, TX | $72,465 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $63,350 | Brownsville-Harlingen, TX | $73,663 |
| Middle School Teacher | $62,000 | Brownsville-Harlingen, TX | $72,093 |
| Education Teacher, Postsecondary | $65,190 | Brownsville-Harlingen, TX | $75,802 |
| Education Administrator, K-12 | $79,300 | Brownsville-Harlingen, TX | $92,209 |
| Education Administrator, Postsecondary | $101,870 | Brownsville-Harlingen, TX | $118,453 |
| Tutor | $28,070 | Brownsville-Harlingen, TX | $32,640 |
| Educational and Career Counselor | $72,520 | Brownsville-Harlingen, TX | $84,326 |
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.
Brownsville at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 188,023 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $48,675 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 22.3% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 86.0 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Education-related employment in Cameron County | 2,005 workers, 72 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Brownsville-Area Cities With Education Programs
- San Benito, TX – 14.8 mi away (24,476 pop)
- Harlingen, TX – 20.1 mi away (137,119 pop)
- Weslaco, TX – 34.9 mi away (40,033 pop)
- San Juan, TX – 45.2 mi away (36,663 pop)
- Pharr, TX – 47.0 mi away (77,320 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the highest-paying education roles near Brownsville?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying education-related roles near Brownsville are: Education Administrator, Postsecondary ($101,870), Education Administrator, K-12 ($79,300), Educational and Career Counselor ($72,520). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Texas statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in San Benito instead of Brownsville?
San Benito, TX is 14.8 miles from Brownsville and has its own set of local education programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is Brownsville an affordable place to study education?
Brownsville’s median household income of $48,675 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Brownsville 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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Data verified: June 11, 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.