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Best Online Elementary Education Programs in Mission, TX (2026)
Mission, Texas is home to about 86,234 residents. Median household income is $60,813 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 29.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX metro area, the top-earning elementary education-related role is Elementary School Teacher at a median $63,110 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Elementary Education Schools to Mission
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer elementary education programs near Mission, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Mission city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Texas schools on the Texas elementary education page.
Elementary Education Wages Near Mission
Mission is part of the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX metro area (BLS area code 32580). 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $63,110 | McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX | $73,469 |
| Middle School Teacher | $62,560 | McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX | $72,829 |
| Secondary School Teacher | $62,500 | McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX | $72,759 |
| Teaching Assistant | $29,520 | McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX | $34,366 |
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.
Mission at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 86,234 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $60,813 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 29.0% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 85.9 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Mission-Area Cities With Elementary Education Programs
- McAllen, TX – 5.0 mi away (798,187 pop)
- Pharr, TX – 8.7 mi away (77,320 pop)
- San Juan, TX – 10.8 mi away (36,663 pop)
- Edinburg, TX – 12.8 mi away (87,650 pop)
- Weslaco, TX – 21.2 mi away (40,033 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the highest-paying elementary education roles near Mission?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying elementary education-related roles near Mission are: Elementary School Teacher ($63,110), Middle School Teacher ($62,560), Secondary School Teacher ($62,500). 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 McAllen instead of Mission?
McAllen, TX is 5.0 miles from Mission and has its own set of local elementary education programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is Mission an affordable place to study elementary education?
Mission’s median household income of $60,813 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Mission 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: August 10, 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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