Best colleges for Education in Texas
Ranked by graduate earnings
Texas A&M University - College Station, The University of Texas at El Paso and University of North Texas award the most Education degrees in Texas: 302, 279 and 258 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 41 Texas colleges offer Education and award 2,809 degrees and certificates a year in all.
The Education program, specifically in General Education, focuses on the transmission of knowledge and skills while fostering character development. This program is designed for individuals who are passionate about teaching and learning in…
Top 4 bachelor's programs, ranked by graduate earnings
Ranked by median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard. Programs with fewer than 20 graduates a year, a graduation rate under 30%, or online, degree-completion or graduate-only status rank after the rest.
| # | Institution | Starting salary (1 yr) | Graduates / yr | Grad rate | Net price | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The University of Texas at Arlington Arlington Public · Bachelor's degree | $57,410 | 130 | 54% | — | $13,250 |
| 2 | Nelson University Waxahachie Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree | $47,921 | 24 | 42% | $19,790 | $27,500 |
| 3 | Southwestern University Georgetown Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree Small program | $50,984 | 12 | 73% | $25,285 | — |
| 4 | Southwestern Adventist University Keene Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree Small program | $45,551 | 6 | 52% | $20,833 | $27,000 |
Colleges awarding the most Education degrees in Texas
Top 10 by graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25 completions). Certificate and associate programs, online, degree-completion and graduate-only schools, and schools with a graduation rate under 30% are listed in full below.
| # | Institution | Graduates / yr | Starting salary (1 yr) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas A&M University - College Station College Station Public | 302 | Not reported |
| 2 | The University of Texas at El Paso El Paso Public | 279 | Not reported |
| 3 | University of North Texas Denton Public | 258 | Not reported |
| 4 | Texas Tech University Lubbock Public | 253 | Not reported |
| 5 | The University of Texas at San Antonio San Antonio Public | 248 | Not reported |
| 6 | University of Houston-Downtown Houston Public | 190 | Not reported |
| 7 | Texas Woman's University Denton Public | 169 | Not reported |
| 8 | The University of Texas at Arlington Arlington Public | 130 | $57,410 |
| 9 | University of Houston-Clear Lake Houston Public | 121 | Not reported |
| 10 | East Texas A&M University Commerce Public | 86 | Not reported |
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Career outlook
What this program leads to: Education Teachers, Postsecondary (SOC 25-1081).
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Common questions
Answers for students comparing Education programs in Texas.
Which Texas colleges award the most Education degrees?+
Texas A&M University - College Station (302 graduates a year), The University of Texas at El Paso (279 graduates a year) and University of North Texas (258 graduates a year) award the most Education degrees in Texas, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 41 Texas colleges offer Education.
Which Education program in Texas has the highest-earning graduates?+
By median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard, The University of Texas at Arlington tops the list at $57,410. Compare it against graduates a year, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.
How much do Education Teachers, Postsecondary earn in Texas?+
The average annual wage for Education Teachers, Postsecondary in Texas is $74,180 (median $68,280), across about 6,400 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.
What is the focus of the Education program?+
The Education program, specifically in General Education, focuses on the transmission of knowledge and skills while fostering character development. This program is designed for individuals who are passionate about teaching and learning in…
What skills will I develop in this program?+
You will develop speaking, reading comprehension, active listening, learning strategies, and related professional skills.
What is the job outlook for Education Teachers, Postsecondary?+
The national job outlook is about +2.1% growth with around 5,600 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).
What is the typical education requirement?+
A Doctoral or professional degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).
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