Best Online Education Programs in College Station, TX (2026)

Updated June 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

College Station, Texas has 2 accredited schools offering education programs. College Station has a population of about 122,280. Median household income is $51,776 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 57.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the College Station-Bryan, TX metro area, the top-earning education-related role is Education Administrator, Postsecondary at a median $106,370 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Education Schools to College Station

The 2 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 2 schools in our directory that offer education programs near College Station. Distances are calculated from College Station city center.

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 College Station. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Baylor University

Waco, TX 83.5 miles from College Station BOC Score70.3
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#2

The University of Texas at Austin

Austin, TX 88.4 miles from College Station BOC Score84.1
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Texas schools on the Texas education page.

Education Wages Near College Station

College Station is part of the College Station-Bryan, TX metro area (BLS area code 17780). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Texas statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Secondary School Teacher$58,750College Station-Bryan, TX$64,560
Elementary School Teacher$57,870College Station-Bryan, TX$63,593
Middle School Teacher$57,550College Station-Bryan, TX$63,242
Education Teacher, Postsecondary$96,960College Station-Bryan, TX$106,549
Education Administrator, K-12$80,040College Station-Bryan, TX$87,956
Education Administrator, Postsecondary$106,370College Station-Bryan, TX$116,890
Tutor$28,690College Station-Bryan, TX$31,527
Educational and Career Counselor$49,420College Station-Bryan, TX$54,308

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.

College Station at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population122,280Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$51,776Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+57.1%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)91.0 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Education-related employment in Brazos County1,218 workers, 64 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited education schools are near College Station, TX?

Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering education programs near College Station. The closest is Baylor University in Waco, TX (83.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is The University of Texas at Austin (88.4 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying education roles near College Station?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying education-related roles near College Station are: Education Administrator, Postsecondary ($106,370), Education Teacher, Postsecondary ($96,960), Education Administrator, K-12 ($80,040). 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 Bryan instead of College Station?

Bryan, TX is 7.0 miles from College Station 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 College Station an affordable place to study education?

College Station’s median household income of $51,776 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in College Station 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 College Station

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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.

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