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General Education Schools in Texas

1,639 students earned General Education degrees in Texas in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, General Education is the 4th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of General Education Majors in Texas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,066
Master’s Degree 456
Associate Degree 99
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 12
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 12
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 12
Post-Master’s Certificate 6
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 6

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.8%
  • Black or African American: 8.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 34.7%
  • White: 50.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.3%
  • Other Races: 3.3%
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Jobs for General Education Grads in Texas

In this state, there are 4,620 people employed in jobs related to a general education degree, compared to 60,930 nationwide.

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Wages for General Education Jobs in Texas

In this state, general education grads earn an average of $65,520. Nationwide, they make an average of $73,680.

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

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $54,342 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 87%. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.20%.

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

The average student takes 4.49 years to complete their degree at Texas Tech. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $47,287 a year.

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 90% of students receive it. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,509. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 24 to 1.

172 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
2,257 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $46,496 after earning their degree at this institution.

129 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
16,433 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $43,233 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 98% are considered full time. A typical student attending TWU will pay a net price of $9,684.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.61 years. 76% of the teachers are full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.00%.

54 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,600 Total Students

78% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. 62% of the teachers are full time.

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

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,122. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 74% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,194 a year.

#9

Schreiner University

Kerrville
37 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
1,244 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $38,442 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 61%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
25% Graduation Rate
2,345 Total Students

The average student takes 4.64 years to complete their degree at Sul Ross. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. A typical student attending Sul Ross will pay a net price of $11,644.

General Education Careers in TX

Some of the careers general education majors go into include:

Job Title TX Job Growth TX Median Salary
Education Professors 13% $62,710

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