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Best Online Education Programs in Rio Grande City, TX (2026)
Rio Grande City, Texas is home to about 15,258 residents. Median household income is $41,369 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 18.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Texas, the top-earning education-related role is Education Administrator, Postsecondary at a median $104,390 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Education Schools to Rio Grande City
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer education programs near Rio Grande City, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Rio Grande City city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.
No Rio Grande City-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 Rio Grande City
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Texas, statewide) |
|---|---|
| Secondary School Teacher | $63,590 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $62,760 |
| Middle School Teacher | $63,390 |
| Education Teacher, Postsecondary | $68,280 |
| Education Administrator, K-12 | $93,910 |
| Education Administrator, Postsecondary | $104,390 |
| Tutor | $33,620 |
| Educational and Career Counselor | $67,900 |
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.
Rio Grande City at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,258 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $41,369 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 18.1% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
Other Rio Grande City-Area Cities With Education Programs
- Mission, TX – 33.1 mi away (83,563 pop)
- McAllen, TX – 37.4 mi away (798,187 pop)
- Edinburg, TX – 41.0 mi away (87,650 pop)
- Pharr, TX – 41.8 mi away (77,320 pop)
- San Juan, TX – 43.5 mi away (36,663 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the highest-paying education roles in Texas?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying education-related roles in Texas are: Education Administrator, Postsecondary ($104,390), Education Administrator, K-12 ($93,910), Education Teacher, Postsecondary ($68,280). Wages for Rio Grande City workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Mission instead of Rio Grande City?
Mission, TX is 33.1 miles from Rio Grande City 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 Rio Grande City an affordable place to study education?
Rio Grande City’s median household income of $41,369 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Rio Grande City 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
- Education accreditation: what to look for
- Education concentrations and specializations
- Is a Education degree worth it?
- 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.