Best Online Education Programs in Galveston, TX (2026)
Galveston, Texas is home to about 53,348 residents. Median household income is $57,216 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 33.7% 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 $105,700 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Education Schools to Galveston
The 0 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 0 schools in our directory that offer education programs near Galveston. Distances are calculated from Galveston city center.
No Galveston-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 Galveston
Galveston 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 | $65,540 | Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $66,471 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $64,500 | Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $65,416 |
| Middle School Teacher | $65,830 | Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $66,765 |
| Education Teacher, Postsecondary | $78,510 | Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $79,625 |
| Education Administrator, K-12 | $99,640 | Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $101,055 |
| Education Administrator, Postsecondary | $105,700 | Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $107,201 |
| Tutor | $33,990 | Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $34,473 |
| Educational and Career Counselor | $75,930 | Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $77,008 |
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.
Galveston at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 53,348 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $57,216 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 33.7% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 98.6 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Education-related employment in Galveston County | 1,018 workers, 106 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Galveston-Area Cities With Education Programs
- Texas City, TX – 12.2 mi away (113,847 pop)
- Dickinson, TX – 17.4 mi away (20,074 pop)
- League City, TX – 21.1 mi away (102,010 pop)
- Alvin, TX – 25.9 mi away (26,164 pop)
- Friendswood, TX – 25.9 mi away (39,396 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the highest-paying education roles near Galveston?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying education-related roles near Galveston are: Education Administrator, Postsecondary ($105,700), Education Administrator, K-12 ($99,640), Education Teacher, Postsecondary ($78,510). 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 Texas City instead of Galveston?
Texas City, TX is 12.2 miles from Galveston 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 Galveston an affordable place to study education?
Galveston’s median household income of $57,216 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Galveston 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.