Best Online Education Programs in Tyler, TX (2026)
Tyler, Texas is home to about 107,718 residents. Median household income is $65,527 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 30.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Tyler, TX metro area, the top-earning education-related role is Education Administrator, Postsecondary at a median $101,390 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Education Schools to Tyler
The 0 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 0 schools in our directory that offer education programs near Tyler. Distances are calculated from Tyler city center.
No Tyler-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 Tyler
Tyler is part of the Tyler, TX metro area (BLS area code 46340). 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 | $61,060 | Tyler, TX | $66,226 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $60,120 | Tyler, TX | $65,206 |
| Middle School Teacher | $60,800 | Tyler, TX | $65,944 |
| Education Teacher, Postsecondary | $64,960 | Tyler, TX | $70,456 |
| Education Administrator, K-12 | $81,240 | Tyler, TX | $88,113 |
| Education Administrator, Postsecondary | $101,390 | Tyler, TX | $109,967 |
| Tutor | $28,870 | Tyler, TX | $31,312 |
| Educational and Career Counselor | $72,770 | Tyler, TX | $78,926 |
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.
Tyler at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 107,718 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $65,527 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 30.7% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 92.2 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Education-related employment in Smith County | 1,208 workers, 71 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Tyler-Area Cities With Education Programs
- Longview, TX – 34.6 mi away (100,852 pop)
- Marshall, TX – 57.7 mi away (22,014 pop)
- Nacogdoches, TX – 62.0 mi away (35,525 pop)
- Corsicana, TX – 69.8 mi away (22,805 pop)
- Greenville, TX – 72.0 mi away (24,753 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the highest-paying education roles near Tyler?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying education-related roles near Tyler are: Education Administrator, Postsecondary ($101,390), Education Administrator, K-12 ($81,240), Educational and Career Counselor ($72,770). 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 Longview instead of Tyler?
Longview, TX is 34.6 miles from Tyler 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 Tyler an affordable place to study education?
Tyler’s median household income of $65,527 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Tyler 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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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.