Best Online Education Programs in McAllen, TX (2026)
McAllen, Texas has a population of about 143,789. The city’s median household income is $60,165 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 32.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX metro area, the top-earning education-related role is Education Administrator, Postsecondary at a median $96,830 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).
Closest Education Schools to McAllen
The five accredited institutions below are the closest options indexed in our directory that offer education programs. Distances are calculated from McAllen city center.
No McAllen-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 McAllen
McAllen is part of the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX metro area (BLS area code 32580). 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 | $60,500 | McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX | $70,431 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $60,740 | McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX | $70,710 |
| Middle School Teacher | $61,050 | McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX | $71,071 |
| Education Teacher, Postsecondary | $75,000 | McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX | $87,311 |
| Education Administrator, K-12 | $87,820 | McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX | $102,235 |
| Education Administrator, Postsecondary | $96,830 | McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX | $112,724 |
| Tutor | $27,470 | McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX | $31,979 |
| Educational and Career Counselor | $73,420 | McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX | $85,471 |
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.
McAllen at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 143,789 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $60,165 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 32.0% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 85.9 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Education-related employment in Hidalgo County | 5,341 workers, 140 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other McAllen-Area Cities With Education Programs
- Pharr, TX – 4.9 mi away (77,320 pop)
- Mission, TX – 5.0 mi away (83,563 pop)
- San Juan, TX – 6.2 mi away (36,663 pop)
- Edinburg, TX – 8.5 mi away (87,650 pop)
- Weslaco, TX – 16.5 mi away (40,033 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the highest-paying education roles near McAllen?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying education-related roles near McAllen are: Education Administrator, Postsecondary ($96,830), Education Administrator, K-12 ($87,820), Education Teacher, Postsecondary ($75,000). 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 Pharr instead of McAllen?
Pharr, TX is 4.9 miles from McAllen 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 McAllen an affordable place to study education?
McAllen’s median household income of $60,165 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in McAllen 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.