Best Online Education Programs in San Benito, TX (2026)
San Benito, Texas has a population of about 24,677. The city’s median household income is $41,445 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 13.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 4 accredited schools offering education programs near San Benito. In the Brownsville-Harlingen, TX metro area, the top-earning education-related role is Education Administrator, Postsecondary at a median $101,620 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).
Closest Education Schools to San Benito
The 4 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 4 schools in our directory that offer education programs near San Benito. Distances are calculated from San Benito city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Southmost College | Brownsville, TX | 18.5 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley | Edinburg, TX | 35.0 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| South Texas College | McAllen, TX | 38.3 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Texas A & M University-Kingsville | Kingsville, TX | 97.5 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Texas schools on the Texas education page.
Education Wages Near San Benito
San Benito is part of the Brownsville-Harlingen, TX metro area (BLS area code 15180). 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 | $60,510 | Brownsville-Harlingen, TX | $70,360 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $62,900 | Brownsville-Harlingen, TX | $73,140 |
| Middle School Teacher | $60,710 | Brownsville-Harlingen, TX | $70,593 |
| Education Teacher, Postsecondary | $62,560 | Brownsville-Harlingen, TX | $72,744 |
| Education Administrator, K-12 | $84,700 | Brownsville-Harlingen, TX | $98,488 |
| Education Administrator, Postsecondary | $101,620 | Brownsville-Harlingen, TX | $118,163 |
| Tutor | $27,020 | Brownsville-Harlingen, TX | $31,419 |
| Educational and Career Counselor | $65,780 | Brownsville-Harlingen, TX | $76,488 |
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.
San Benito at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 24,677 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $41,445 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 13.2% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 86.0 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Education-related employment in Cameron County | 2,005 workers, 72 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other San Benito-Area Cities With Education Programs
- Harlingen, TX – 5.4 mi away (137,119 pop)
- Brownsville, TX – 14.8 mi away (228,534 pop)
- Weslaco, TX – 21.4 mi away (40,033 pop)
- San Juan, TX – 31.8 mi away (36,663 pop)
- Pharr, TX – 34.0 mi away (77,320 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited education schools are near San Benito, TX?
Our directory has 4 accredited schools offering education programs near San Benito. The closest is Texas Southmost College in Brownsville, TX (18.5 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Texas A & M University-Kingsville (97.5 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying education roles near San Benito?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying education-related roles near San Benito are: Education Administrator, Postsecondary ($101,620), Education Administrator, K-12 ($84,700), Educational and Career Counselor ($65,780). 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 Harlingen instead of San Benito?
Harlingen, TX is 5.4 miles from San Benito 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 Benito an affordable place to study education?
San Benito’s median household income of $41,445 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in San Benito 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.
Related Resources
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.