Best Online Education Programs in McAllen, TX (2026)
McAllen, Texas is home to about 143,789 residents. 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 $99,550 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Education Schools to McAllen
The 0 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 0 schools in our directory that offer education programs near McAllen. 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 | $62,500 | McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX | $72,759 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $63,110 | McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX | $73,469 |
| Middle School Teacher | $62,560 | McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX | $72,829 |
| Education Teacher, Postsecondary | $76,460 | McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX | $89,010 |
| Education Administrator, K-12 | $88,910 | McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX | $103,504 |
| Education Administrator, Postsecondary | $99,550 | McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX | $115,891 |
| Tutor | $28,540 | McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX | $33,225 |
| Educational and Career Counselor | $80,390 | McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX | $93,586 |
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.
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 2025 wage data, the top-paying education-related roles near McAllen are: Education Administrator, Postsecondary ($99,550), Education Administrator, K-12 ($88,910), Educational and Career Counselor ($80,390). 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.
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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.