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Education Schools in Texas

In 2020-2021, 11,415 students earned their Education degrees in TX.

In this state, Education is the 3rd most popular major out of a total 32 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Education Majors in Texas

Education majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 9,331
Post-Master’s Certificate 1,081
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1,081
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1,003
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1,003
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1,003

Gender Distribution

In Texas, a education major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of education majors in Texas is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.2%
  • Black or African American: 14.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 29.8%
  • White: 47.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.4%
  • Other Races: 3.4%
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Jobs for Education Grads in Texas

727,570 people in the state and 8,653,610 in the nation are employed in jobs related to education.

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Wages for Education Jobs in Texas

A typical salary for a education grad in the state is $65,520, compared to a typical salary of $77,170 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Texas that offer education degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Lamar University

Beaumont
2,560 Degrees in Major Awarded
27% Graduation Rate
16,637 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $37,517 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 78%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

797 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
48,072 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.62 years. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.60%. This public school has an average net price of $15,509.

573 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
32,441 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 83% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.70 years to complete their degree at UT Rio Grande Valley. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it.

512 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
70,418 Total Students

The average student takes 4.36 years to complete their degree at Texas A&M College Station. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 81% get financial aid.

476 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
40,953 Total Students

26 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 5.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 85% get financial aid.

405 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
40,322 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.49 years. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $47,287 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 86% are considered full time.

373 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
12,249 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,515. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.80%. 100% of the teachers are full time.

330 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
21,912 Total Students

The average student takes 4.49 years to complete their degree at SHSU. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 88% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 80% are considered full time.

315 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
3,692 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.51 years. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $18,510. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.70%.

265 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
47,090 Total Students

23 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, UH grads earn an average salary of $48,742. This public school has an average net price of $13,721.

Education Careers in TX

Some of the careers education majors go into include:

Job Title TX Job Growth TX Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 28% $107,590
Interpreters and Translators 24% $52,830
Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 24% $38,380
Business Professors 21% $92,940
Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors 21% $60,610
Elementary and Secondary School Education Administrators 21% $82,810
Special Education Preschool Teachers 21% $52,960
High School Teachers 21% $57,800
Kindergarten Teachers 21% $55,930
Special Education Teachers 21% $55,200
Middle School Teachers 21% $56,510
Elementary School Teachers 20% $56,380
Coaches and Scouts 20% $44,430
Middle School Special Education Teachers 20% $56,920
Special Education Professors 20% $57,960
Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers 20% $57,480
Teacher Assistants 20% $22,000
Technical Education Teachers 20% $57,740
Instructional Coordinators 20% $65,980
Teachers 20% $0
Technical Education High School Teachers 20% $59,150
Biological Science Professors 19% $85,310
Preschool Teachers 19% $28,230
Multimedia Collections Specialists 19% $56,420
Education, Training, and Library Workers 19% $33,980
Preschool Education Administrators 18% $44,230
Psychology Professors 18% $70,820
Librarians 18% $59,730
Education Administrators 16% $83,370
Foreign Language and Literature Professors 15% $64,390
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 15% $67,000
History Professors 15% $76,270
English Language and Literature Professors 15% $69,130
Mathematical Science Professors 15% $74,870
Political Science Professors 14% $72,480
Environmental Science Professors 14% $82,600
Sociology Professors 14% $74,280
Anthropology and Archeology Professors 14% $82,010
Economics Professors 13% $97,220
Recreation and Fitness Studies Professors 13% $63,040
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 13% $94,270
Chemistry Professors 13% $79,220
Education Professors 13% $62,710
Postsecondary Education Administrators 13% $95,370
Physics Postsecondary Professors 13% $88,240
Social Sciences Professors 13% $56,450
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Professors 13% $60,120
Computer Science Professors 12% $82,420
Geography Professors 11% $85,120
Agricultural Sciences Professors 10% $88,990
Vocational Education Professors 10% $50,410
Forestry & Conservation Science Professors 9% $81,140
Home Economics Professors 9% $60,770
Social Scientists 7% $79,590

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to education.

Major Annual Graduates in TX
Psychology 2,011
Social Sciences 1,263
Library Science 802
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 646
Communication & Journalism 637
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 375
History 292

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