Best Online Education Programs in San Antonio, TX (2026)

Updated June 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

San Antonio, Texas has 2 accredited schools offering education programs. San Antonio has a population of about 1,458,954. Median household income is $62,917 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 28.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX metro area, the top-earning education-related role is Education Administrator, Postsecondary at a median $105,890 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Education Schools to San Antonio

The 2 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 2 schools in our directory that offer education programs near San Antonio. Distances are calculated from San Antonio city center.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from San Antonio. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

The University of Texas at San Antonio

San Antonio, TX 9.6 miles from San Antonio BOC Score68.4
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#2

The University of Texas at Austin

Austin, TX 73.3 miles from San Antonio BOC Score84.1
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Texas schools on the Texas education page.

Education Wages Near San Antonio

San Antonio is part of the San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX metro area (BLS area code 41700). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Texas statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Secondary School Teacher$61,840San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX$65,301
Elementary School Teacher$61,720San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX$65,174
Middle School Teacher$62,050San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX$65,523
Education Teacher, Postsecondary$60,550San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX$63,939
Education Administrator, K-12$85,070San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX$89,831
Education Administrator, Postsecondary$105,890San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX$111,816
Tutor$37,640San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX$39,747
Educational and Career Counselor$59,090San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX$62,397

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.

San Antonio at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population1,458,954Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$62,917Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+28.7%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)94.7 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Education-related employment in Bexar County21,028 workers, 632 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited education schools are near San Antonio, TX?

Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering education programs near San Antonio. The closest is The University of Texas at San Antonio in San Antonio, TX (9.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is The University of Texas at Austin (73.3 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying education roles near San Antonio?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying education-related roles near San Antonio are: Education Administrator, Postsecondary ($105,890), Education Administrator, K-12 ($85,070), Middle School Teacher ($62,050). 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 Converse instead of San Antonio?

Converse, TX is 13.3 miles from San Antonio 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 San Antonio an affordable place to study education?

San Antonio’s median household income of $62,917 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in San Antonio 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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Other Programs Available in San Antonio

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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.

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