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Education Schools in Texas

17,746 students earned Education degrees in Texas in the 2020-2021 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 9,331
Associate Degree 3,476
Bachelor’s Degree 2,812
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1,081
Post-Master’s Certificate 1,081
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1,003
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1,003
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1,003
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 40
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 40
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 3
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 3
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 3

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: 2.1%
  • Black or African American: 11.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 37.1%
  • White: 44.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.8%
  • Other Races: 3.4%
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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
27% Graduation Rate
16,637 Total Students

The average student takes 4.72 years to complete their degree at Lamar University. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 85% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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

Graduates earn an average $49,852 after graduation. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,509. It takes the average student 4.62 years to graduate.

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

81% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $54,342 after earning their degree at this institution.

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

It takes the average student 4.49 years to graduate. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 86% of the teachers are full time.

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

A typical student attending SHSU will pay a net price of $15,035. 88% of students get financical aid. 80% of the teachers are full time.

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

The student loan default rate of 0.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Most students complete their degree in 4.70 years. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $3,743.

547 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
34,742 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 27 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $10,549. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.00%.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 74%. Most students complete their degree in 4.46 years. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,194 a year.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 78% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,887.

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

This public school has an average net price of $13,515. It takes the average student 4.52 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 91% of students receive it.

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
Kindergarten Teachers 21% $55,930
Special Education Preschool Teachers 21% $52,960
High School Teachers 21% $57,800
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
Teacher Assistants 20% $22,000
Technical Education Teachers 20% $57,740
Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers 20% $57,480
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
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 17% $35,910
Education Administrators 16% $83,370
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 15% $67,000
Foreign Language and Literature Professors 15% $64,390
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
Recreation and Fitness Studies Professors 13% $63,040
Economics Professors 13% $97,220
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 11,577
Social Sciences 8,901
Communication & Journalism 8,480
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 2,971
History 2,312
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 946
Library Science 809

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