Best Online Education Programs in Deer Park, TX (2026)
Deer Park, Texas has a population of about 33,823. The city’s median household income is $95,233 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 25.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area, the top-earning education-related role is Education Administrator, Postsecondary at a median $102,920 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).
Closest Education Schools to Deer Park
The five accredited institutions below are the closest options indexed in our directory that offer education programs. Distances are calculated from Deer Park city center.
No Deer Park-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 Deer Park
Deer Park is part of the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area (BLS area code 26420). 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 | $64,230 | Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $65,142 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,950 | Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $62,830 |
| Middle School Teacher | $63,610 | Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $64,513 |
| Education Teacher, Postsecondary | $76,880 | Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $77,972 |
| Education Administrator, K-12 | $97,300 | Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $98,682 |
| Education Administrator, Postsecondary | $102,920 | Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $104,381 |
| Tutor | $30,230 | Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $30,659 |
| Educational and Career Counselor | $75,160 | Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $76,227 |
Source: BLS, May 2024 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.
Deer Park at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 33,823 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $95,233 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 25.5% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 98.6 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Education-related employment in Harris County | 51,259 workers, 1,492 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Deer Park-Area Cities With Education Programs
- Pasadena, TX – 3.0 mi away (153,351 pop)
- La Porte, TX – 4.3 mi away (35,086 pop)
- Baytown, TX – 10.4 mi away (75,992 pop)
- Friendswood, TX – 13.3 mi away (39,396 pop)
- League City, TX – 14.0 mi away (102,010 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the highest-paying education roles near Deer Park?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying education-related roles near Deer Park are: Education Administrator, Postsecondary ($102,920), Education Administrator, K-12 ($97,300), Education Teacher, Postsecondary ($76,880). 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 Pasadena instead of Deer Park?
Pasadena, TX is 3.0 miles from Deer Park 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 Deer Park an affordable place to study education?
Deer Park’s median household income of $95,233 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Deer Park 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.