Best Online Education Programs in Plano, TX (2026)
Plano, Texas has a population of about 287,339. The city’s median household income is $108,649 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 59.2% 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 $100,180 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).
Closest Education Schools to Plano
The five accredited institutions below are the closest options indexed in our directory that offer education programs. Distances are calculated from Plano city center.
No Plano-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 Plano
Plano 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 | $64,180 | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $62,250 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $63,700 | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $61,785 |
| Middle School Teacher | $64,230 | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $62,299 |
| Education Teacher, Postsecondary | $75,730 | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $73,453 |
| Education Administrator, K-12 | $98,010 | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $95,063 |
| Education Administrator, Postsecondary | $100,180 | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $97,168 |
| Tutor | $29,550 | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $28,661 |
| Educational and Career Counselor | $74,530 | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $72,289 |
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.
Plano at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 287,339 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $108,649 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 59.2% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 103.1 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Education-related employment in Collin County | 7,348 workers, 663 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Plano-Area Cities With Education Programs
- Richardson, TX – 5.9 mi away (113,347 pop)
- Allen, TX – 5.9 mi away (99,179 pop)
- Murphy, TX – 8.3 mi away (20,482 pop)
- Frisco, TX – 8.4 mi away (163,656 pop)
- The Colony, TX – 9.1 mi away (42,408 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the highest-paying education roles near Plano?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying education-related roles near Plano are: Education Administrator, Postsecondary ($100,180), Education Administrator, K-12 ($98,010), Education Teacher, Postsecondary ($75,730). 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 Richardson instead of Plano?
Richardson, TX is 5.9 miles from Plano 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 Plano an affordable place to study education?
Plano’s median household income of $108,649 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Plano 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.