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Best Online Education Programs in Lake Jackson, TX (2026)
Lake Jackson, Texas is home to about 27,902 residents. Median household income is $89,623 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 28.6% 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 Lake Jackson
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer education programs near Lake Jackson, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Lake Jackson city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.
No Lake Jackson-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 Lake Jackson
Lake Jackson 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.
Lake Jackson at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 27,902 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $89,623 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 28.6% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 98.6 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Education-related employment in Brazoria County | 1,271 workers, 110 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Lake Jackson-Area Cities With Education Programs
- Alvin, TX – 24.7 mi away (26,164 pop)
- Friendswood, TX – 35.2 mi away (39,396 pop)
- Missouri City, TX – 35.7 mi away (74,561 pop)
- Pearland, TX – 35.9 mi away (113,570 pop)
- Galveston, TX – 36.5 mi away (46,610 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the highest-paying education roles near Lake Jackson?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying education-related roles near Lake Jackson 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 Alvin instead of Lake Jackson?
Alvin, TX is 24.7 miles from Lake Jackson 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 Lake Jackson an affordable place to study education?
Lake Jackson’s median household income of $89,623 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Lake Jackson 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.
Learn More About Education Programs
- Education accreditation: what to look for
- Education concentrations and specializations
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- Main Education degree guide
- Online Education programs in Texas
- Education programs by state
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Data verified: July 23, 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.