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Best Online Education Programs in Lancaster, TX (2026)
Lancaster, Texas has 1 accredited school offering education programs. Lancaster has a population of about 40,753. Median household income is $67,584 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 25.7% 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 $102,990 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Education Schools to Lancaster
The 1 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 1 schools in our directory that offer education programs near Lancaster. Distances are calculated from Lancaster city center.
How We Rank Schools
Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:
- Graduation rate 30%
- Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
- Average net price (lower is better) 20%
- Retention rate 15%
- Fully online availability 10%
Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Lancaster. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Texas schools on the Texas education page.
Education Wages Near Lancaster
Lancaster 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 | $65,890 | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $63,909 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $65,070 | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $63,113 |
| Middle School Teacher | $65,660 | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $63,686 |
| Education Teacher, Postsecondary | $61,970 | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $60,107 |
| Education Administrator, K-12 | $101,450 | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $98,400 |
| Education Administrator, Postsecondary | $102,990 | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $99,893 |
| Tutor | $34,660 | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $33,618 |
| Educational and Career Counselor | $76,380 | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $74,083 |
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.
Lancaster at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 40,753 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $67,584 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 25.7% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 103.1 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Education-related employment in Dallas County | 28,025 workers, 1,056 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Lancaster-Area Cities With Education Programs
- DeSoto, TX – 5.2 mi away (52,599 pop)
- Duncanville, TX – 8.9 mi away (39,457 pop)
- Cedar Hill, TX – 10.8 mi away (48,343 pop)
- Balch Springs, TX – 12.7 mi away (25,017 pop)
- Waxahachie, TX – 13.6 mi away (34,345 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited education schools are near Lancaster, TX?
Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering education programs near Lancaster. The closest is Baylor University in Waco, TX (75.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Baylor University (75.3 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying education roles near Lancaster?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying education-related roles near Lancaster are: Education Administrator, Postsecondary ($102,990), Education Administrator, K-12 ($101,450), Educational and Career Counselor ($76,380). 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 DeSoto instead of Lancaster?
DeSoto, TX is 5.2 miles from Lancaster 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 Lancaster an affordable place to study education?
Lancaster’s median household income of $67,584 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Lancaster 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.