Best Online Education Programs in Laredo, TX (2026)
Laredo, Texas is home to about 255,949 residents. Median household income is $63,264 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Laredo, TX metro area, the top-earning education-related role is Education Administrator, K-12 at a median $88,620 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Education Schools to Laredo
The 0 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 0 schools in our directory that offer education programs near Laredo. Distances are calculated from Laredo city center.
No Laredo-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 Laredo
Laredo is part of the Laredo, TX metro area (BLS area code 29700). 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 | $64,970 | Laredo, TX | $74,678 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,310 | Laredo, TX | $70,471 |
| Middle School Teacher | $62,340 | Laredo, TX | $71,655 |
| Education Teacher, Postsecondary | $48,650 | Laredo, TX | $55,920 |
| Education Administrator, K-12 | $88,620 | Laredo, TX | $101,862 |
| Education Administrator, Postsecondary | $83,610 | Laredo, TX | $96,103 |
| Tutor | $23,000 | Laredo, TX | $26,437 |
| Educational and Career Counselor | $60,430 | Laredo, TX | $69,460 |
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.
Laredo at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 255,949 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $63,264 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 21.5% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 87.0 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Education-related employment in Webb County | 694 workers, 39 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Laredo-Area Cities With Education Programs
- Alice, TX – 88.2 mi away (21,172 pop)
- Rio Grande City, TX – 90.9 mi away (48,516 pop)
- Kingsville, TX – 99.8 mi away (25,870 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the highest-paying education roles near Laredo?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying education-related roles near Laredo are: Education Administrator, K-12 ($88,620), Education Administrator, Postsecondary ($83,610), Secondary School Teacher ($64,970). 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 Alice instead of Laredo?
Alice, TX is 88.2 miles from Laredo 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 Laredo an affordable place to study education?
Laredo’s median household income of $63,264 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Laredo 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.