Best Online Education Programs in Paris, TX (2026)

Paris, Texas has a population of about 24,678. The city’s median household income is $45,439 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 20.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 33 accredited schools offering education programs near Paris, with tuition ranging from $11,720 to $25,054 per year for indexed programs. In Texas, the top-earning education-related role is Education Administrator, Postsecondary at a median $102,150 annually (BLS, May 2024).


Closest Education Schools to Paris

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 33 schools in our directory that offer education programs near Paris. Distances are calculated from Paris city center.

SchoolCityDistanceTuitionOnline
Paris Junior CollegeParis, TX1.5 miContact school for pricing
Texas A & M University-CommerceCommerce, TX36.0 miContact school for pricing
Southeastern Oklahoma State UniversityDurant, OK53.2 miContact school for pricing
Northeast Texas Community CollegeMount Pleasant, TX54.6 miContact school for pricing
Austin CollegeSherman, TX60.5 miContact school for pricing
Grayson CollegeDenison, TX62.7 miContact school for pricing
Collin County Community College DistrictMcKinney, TX72.2 miContact school for pricing
Cossatot Community College of the University of ArkansasDe Queen, AR72.3 miContact school for pricing
Murray State CollegeTishomingo, OK75.4 miContact school for pricing
Jarvis Christian UniversityHawkins, TX77.6 mi$11,720 - $25,054

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Texas schools on the Texas education page.


Education Wages Near Paris

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Texas, statewide)
Secondary School Teacher$61,980
Elementary School Teacher$61,380
Middle School Teacher$61,760
Education Teacher, Postsecondary$75,650
Education Administrator, K-12$86,330
Education Administrator, Postsecondary$102,150
Tutor$29,200
Educational and Career Counselor$65,660

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.


Paris at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population24,678Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$45,439Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+20.2%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Education-related employment in Lamar County33 workers, 6 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited education schools are near Paris, TX?

Our directory has 33 accredited schools offering education programs near Paris. The closest is Paris Junior College in Paris, TX (1.5 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Jarvis Christian University (77.6 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying education roles in Texas?

Based on BLS May 2024 state wage data, the top-paying education-related roles in Texas are: Education Administrator, Postsecondary ($102,150), Education Administrator, K-12 ($86,330), Education Teacher, Postsecondary ($75,650). Wages for Paris workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Greenville instead of Paris?

Greenville, TX is 50.4 miles from Paris 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 Paris an affordable place to study education?

Paris’s median household income of $45,439 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Paris 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.


Data verified: May 5, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2024; 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.