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Education in Texas

Education Schools in Texas

17,257 students earned Education degrees in Texas in the 2022-2023 year.

In this state, Education is the 4th most popular major out of a total 38 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 8,121
Bachelor’s Degree 4,035
Associate Degree 3,043
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1,112
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1,112
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1,112
Post-Master’s Certificate 852
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 852
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 82
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 82
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 12

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: 10.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 38.3%
  • White: 43.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.1%
  • Other Races: 3.6%
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Jobs for Education Grads in Texas

In this state, there are 727,570 people employed in jobs related to an education degree, compared to 8,653,610 nationwide.

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Wages for Education Jobs in Texas

Education grads earn an average of $65,520 in the state and $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
37% Graduation Rate
16,637 Total Students

The average student takes 4.72 years to complete their degree at Lamar University. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. A typical student attending Lamar University will pay a net price of $12,002.

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960 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
48,072 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 62% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 24 to 1.

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895 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
70,418 Total Students

85% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. A typical student attending Texas A&M College Station will pay a net price of $20,257.

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736 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
40,322 Total Students

21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $20,048. 82% of the teachers are full time.

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647 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
21,912 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $15,134. Most students complete their degree in 4.49 years. 87% of students get financical aid.

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573 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
32,441 Total Students

98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending UT Rio Grande Valley will pay a net price of $7,007.

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547 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
34,742 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 76% are considered full time. 85% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public school has an average net price of $12,911.

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511 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
40,953 Total Students

73% of the teachers are full time. 95% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1.

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415 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
37,812 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,840. The full-time teacher rate is 74%. It takes the average student 4.56 years to graduate.

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373 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
12,249 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. This public school has an average net price of $12,704. It takes the average student 4.52 years to graduate.

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Education Careers in TX

Some of the careers education majors go into include:

Job Title TX Job Growth TX Median Salary
Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors 21% $60,610
Special Education Preschool Teachers 21% $52,960
Elementary School Teachers 20% $56,380
Preschool Teachers 19% $28,230

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

Major Annual Graduates in TX
Library Science 809

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