Education Graduate Salaries in Texas
Federal earnings data for every Texas college offering Education, ranked by 10-year median graduate salary. Sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard — real tax-reported income, not surveys.
Education in Texas. Special Education has 1% unemployment and 98% of districts report difficulty filling roles. Teacher shortages are the most severe in 30+ years.
Typical career paths: Elementary Teacher, Special Education Teacher, High School Teacher, School Counselor, Principal/Administrator. Median starting salary range: $45,000–$65,000. School choice can swing graduate earnings by 30–60% — which is why we rank by federal data, not prestige.
| # | School | 10-yr earnings | Net price/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southern Methodist University Dallas, TX | $78,354 | $40,892 |
| 2 | The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX | $75,121 | $19,857 |
| 3 | Texas A&M University-College Station College Station, TX | $72,097 | $21,315 |
| 4 | Texas Christian University Fort Worth, TX | $68,424 | $36,660 |
| 5 | The University of Texas at Dallas Richardson, TX | $68,227 | $18,267 |
| 6 | Baylor University Waco, TX | $65,793 | $41,104 |
| 7 | The University of Texas at Arlington Arlington, TX | $63,199 | $13,951 |
| 8 | Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX | $62,454 | $19,070 |
| 9 | Concordia University Texas Austin, TX | $60,883 | $23,131 |
| 10 | University of Houston-Clear Lake Houston, TX | $59,004 | $15,563 |
| 11 | Saint Edward's University Austin, TX | $58,826 | $25,578 |
| 12 | University of Dallas Irving, TX | $58,285 | $22,610 |
| 13 | The University of Texas at San Antonio San Antonio, TX | $57,131 | $10,836 |
| 14 | LeTourneau University Longview, TX | $57,103 | $28,185 |
| 15 | The University of Texas at Tyler Tyler, TX | $57,053 | $13,323 |
| 16 | University of North Texas Denton, TX | $57,010 | $15,649 |
| 17 | St. Mary's University San Antonio, TX | $56,955 | $21,145 |
| 18 | Texas State University San Marcos, TX | $56,906 | $16,805 |
| 19 | Southwestern University Georgetown, TX | $56,878 | $29,224 |
| 20 | Dallas Baptist University Dallas, TX | $56,807 | $28,516 |
| 21 | University of the Incarnate Word San Antonio, TX | $56,733 | $22,775 |
| 22 | Texas Woman's University Denton, TX | $56,544 | $11,963 |
| 23 | University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Belton, TX | $56,132 | $26,106 |
| 24 | The University of Texas Permian Basin Odessa, TX | $56,073 | $12,723 |
| 25 | Houston Christian University Houston, TX | $55,933 | $20,629 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings are 10-year median income for graduates of each institution (all majors, since program-level earnings are released only for select fields). Refreshed every 24 hours.
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Frequently asked questions
What do Education graduates earn in Texas?
The median 10-year earnings for Education graduates from Texas colleges is $52,946, with a range from $32,992 at lower-earning schools to $78,354 at top-earning schools. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Which Texas school has the highest Education graduate salary?
Southern Methodist University ranks first among Texas schools offering Education, with a 10-year median graduate salary of $78,354.
How is "graduate salary" measured?
These figures come from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard. They reflect actual federal tax-reported income of all graduates 10 years after enrollment — including those who pursued graduate school and those who took industry jobs. They are not survey-based.
Are these salaries adjusted for cost of living?
No. These are raw federal earnings figures. Texas salaries should be considered in context of local cost of living. For example, $90,000 in California has different purchasing power than $90,000 in North Carolina.