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Best Online Education Programs in Richardson, TX (2026)
Richardson, Texas is home to about 118,269 residents. Median household income is $96,257 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 56.2% 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 $102,990 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Education Schools to Richardson
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer education programs near Richardson, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Richardson city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.
No Richardson-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 Richardson
Richardson 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 | $65,890 | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $63,909 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $65,070 | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $63,113 |
| Middle School Teacher | $65,660 | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $63,686 |
| Education Teacher, Postsecondary | $61,970 | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $60,107 |
| Education Administrator, K-12 | $101,450 | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $98,400 |
| Education Administrator, Postsecondary | $102,990 | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $99,893 |
| Tutor | $34,660 | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $33,618 |
| Educational and Career Counselor | $76,380 | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $74,083 |
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.
Richardson at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 118,269 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $96,257 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 56.2% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 103.1 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Education-related employment in Dallas County | 28,025 workers, 1,056 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Richardson-Area Cities With Education Programs
- Plano, TX – 5.9 mi away (286,057 pop)
- Garland, TX – 6.2 mi away (234,943 pop)
- Murphy, TX – 6.6 mi away (20,482 pop)
- Sachse, TX – 7.5 mi away (25,039 pop)
- Allen, TX – 9.7 mi away (99,179 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the highest-paying education roles near Richardson?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying education-related roles near Richardson are: Education Administrator, Postsecondary ($102,990), Education Administrator, K-12 ($101,450), Educational and Career Counselor ($76,380). 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 Plano instead of Richardson?
Plano, TX is 5.9 miles from Richardson 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 Richardson an affordable place to study education?
Richardson’s median household income of $96,257 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Richardson 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.
Learn More About Education Programs
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- Education concentrations and specializations
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- Main Education degree guide
- Online Education programs in Texas
- Education programs by state
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Data verified: July 23, 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.