Best Online Education Programs in Houston, TX (2026)
Houston, Texas is home to about 2,300,419 residents. Median household income is $62,894 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 36.0% 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 Houston
The 0 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 0 schools in our directory that offer education programs near Houston. Distances are calculated from Houston city center.
No Houston-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 Houston
Houston 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.
Houston at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,300,419 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $62,894 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 36.0% | 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 Houston-Area Cities With Education Programs
- Pearland, TX – 16.4 mi away (113,570 pop)
- Pasadena, TX – 17.1 mi away (153,351 pop)
- Missouri City, TX – 17.7 mi away (74,561 pop)
- Deer Park, TX – 18.0 mi away (33,782 pop)
- Sugar Land, TX – 19.3 mi away (88,177 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the highest-paying education roles near Houston?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying education-related roles near Houston 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 Pearland instead of Houston?
Pearland, TX is 16.4 miles from Houston 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 Houston an affordable place to study education?
Houston’s median household income of $62,894 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Houston 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.