Best Online Education Programs in Huntsville, TX (2026)

Huntsville, Texas has a population of about 46,917. The city’s median household income is $45,401 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 24.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 22 accredited schools offering education programs near Huntsville. In Texas, the top-earning education-related role is Education Administrator, Postsecondary at a median $102,150 annually (BLS, May 2024).


Closest Education Schools to Huntsville

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 22 schools in our directory that offer education programs near Huntsville. Distances are calculated from Huntsville city center.

SchoolCityDistanceTuitionOnline
Sam Houston State UniversityHuntsville, TX0.8 miContact school for pricing
Lone Star College SystemThe Woodlands, TX36.0 miContact school for pricing
Texas A & M University-College StationCollege Station, TX46.9 miContact school for pricing
Prairie View A & M UniversityPrairie View, TX49.6 miContact school for pricing
Angelina CollegeLufkin, TX63.2 miContact school for pricing
Blinn College DistrictBrenham, TX63.3 miContact school for pricing
University of Houston-DowntownHouston, TX65.9 miContact school for pricing
Houston Community CollegeHouston, TX67.4 miContact school for pricing
University of St ThomasHouston, TX67.6 miContact school for pricing
Rice UniversityHouston, TX68.8 miContact school for pricing

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Texas schools on the Texas education page.


Education Wages Near Huntsville

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Texas, statewide)
Secondary School Teacher$61,980
Elementary School Teacher$61,380
Middle School Teacher$61,760
Education Teacher, Postsecondary$75,650
Education Administrator, K-12$86,330
Education Administrator, Postsecondary$102,150
Tutor$29,200
Educational and Career Counselor$65,660

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.


Huntsville at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population46,917Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$45,401Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+24.8%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Education-related employment in Walker County253 workers, 12 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited education schools are near Huntsville, TX?

Our directory has 22 accredited schools offering education programs near Huntsville. The closest is Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, TX (0.8 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Rice University (68.8 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying education roles in Texas?

Based on BLS May 2024 state wage data, the top-paying education-related roles in Texas are: Education Administrator, Postsecondary ($102,150), Education Administrator, K-12 ($86,330), Education Teacher, Postsecondary ($75,650). Wages for Huntsville workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Conroe instead of Huntsville?

Conroe, TX is 27.2 miles from Huntsville 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 Huntsville an affordable place to study education?

Huntsville’s median household income of $45,401 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Huntsville 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.


Data verified: May 5, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2024; 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.