Best Online Education Programs in Denton, TX (2026)
Denton, Texas has a population of about 146,987. The city’s median household income is $73,719 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 41.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area, the top-earning education-related role is Education Administrator, Postsecondary at a median $100,180 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).
Closest Education Schools to Denton
The five accredited institutions below are the closest options indexed in our directory that offer education programs. Distances are calculated from Denton city center.
No Denton-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 Denton
Denton is part of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area (BLS area code 19100). 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 | $64,180 | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $62,250 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $63,700 | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $61,785 |
| Middle School Teacher | $64,230 | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $62,299 |
| Education Teacher, Postsecondary | $75,730 | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $73,453 |
| Education Administrator, K-12 | $98,010 | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $95,063 |
| Education Administrator, Postsecondary | $100,180 | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $97,168 |
| Tutor | $29,550 | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $28,661 |
| Educational and Career Counselor | $74,530 | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $72,289 |
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.
Denton at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 146,987 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $73,719 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 41.9% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 103.1 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Education-related employment in Denton County | 5,010 workers, 384 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Denton-Area Cities With Education Programs
- Corinth, TX – 6.6 mi away (21,078 pop)
- Little Elm, TX – 12.6 mi away (42,504 pop)
- Flower Mound, TX – 12.7 mi away (73,547 pop)
- Lewisville, TX – 15.0 mi away (104,659 pop)
- The Colony, TX – 16.5 mi away (42,408 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the highest-paying education roles near Denton?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying education-related roles near Denton are: Education Administrator, Postsecondary ($100,180), Education Administrator, K-12 ($98,010), Education Teacher, Postsecondary ($75,730). 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 Corinth instead of Denton?
Corinth, TX is 6.6 miles from Denton 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 Denton an affordable place to study education?
Denton’s median household income of $73,719 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Denton 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.