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2026 Best Educational/Instructional Technology Schools in Texas

1 Colleges in the United States
584 Educational/Instructional Technology Degrees Awarded
$51,233 Avg Early-Career Salary

Educational/Instructional Technology programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 22 schools to find the best for educational/instructional technology students.

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Best Schools for Educational/Instructional Technology in Texas

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the educational/instructional technology degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Educational/Instructional Technology

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Leading the list is Texas A And M University College Station, our #1 school for educational/instructional technology. This very large public university is located in the city of College Station. The six-year graduation rate is 84%. Texas A And M University College Station awarded about 15 educational/instructional technology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the educational/instructional technology program make about $65,086 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $20,031. More information about a degree in educational/instructional technology from Texas A And M University College Station

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University Of North Texas is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in educational/instructional technology, ranking #2. Set in the city of Denton, University Of North Texas is a very large public institution. Roughly 61% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 52 educational/instructional technology students who graduated with this degree at University Of North Texas in the most recent data year. Graduates of the educational/instructional technology program make about $62,520 in their early career. University Of North Texas graduates carry a median of $21,817 in student loans. Read more about the educational/instructional technology program at University Of North Texas

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West Texas A And M University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in educational/instructional technology, landing the #3 spot this year. This large public university is located in the town of Canyon. The six-year graduation rate is 48%. About 16 educational/instructional technology degrees were awarded at West Texas A And M University in the most recent year. Graduates of the educational/instructional technology program make about $43,515 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,333. Read more about the educational/instructional technology program at West Texas A And M University

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Lamar University
Beaumont, TX

Lamar University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in educational/instructional technology, landing the #4 spot this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Beaumont. Roughly 37% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 165 educational/instructional technology degrees were awarded at Lamar University in the most recent year. Educational/instructional Technology graduates of Lamar University earn a median of $64,005 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $26,988 to complete this degree. See the full educational/instructional technology program report for Lamar University

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Lone Star College System
The Woodlands, TX

Lone Star College System is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in educational/instructional technology, ranking #5. Set in the city of The Woodlands, Lone Star College System is a very large public institution. There were roughly 190 educational/instructional technology students who graduated with this degree at Lone Star College System in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, educational/instructional technology degree recipients from Lone Star College System generally make around $24,321. Typical student debt for the program is $10,425. Read more about the educational/instructional technology program at Lone Star College System

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Texas State University San Marcos placed #6 among the best educational/instructional technology schools. This very large public university is located in the city of San Marcos. The six-year graduation rate is 55%. There were roughly 11 educational/instructional technology students who graduated with this degree at Texas State University San Marcos in the most recent data year. Graduates of the educational/instructional technology program make about $47,456 in their early career. Texas State University San Marcos graduates carry a median of $23,659 in student loans. Read more about the educational/instructional technology program at Texas State University San Marcos

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Sam Houston State University ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best educational/instructional technology schools. Sam Houston State University is a very large public school located in the town of Huntsville. About 55% of students finish within six years. About 18 educational/instructional technology degrees were awarded at Sam Houston State University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, educational/instructional technology degree recipients from Sam Houston State University generally make around $46,365. Sam Houston State University graduates carry a median of $24,850 in student loans. More information about a degree in educational/instructional technology from Sam Houston State University

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The University Of Texas Pan American landed the #8 spot for educational/instructional technology this year. The University Of Texas Pan American is a very large public school located in the city of Edinburg. Roughly 51% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 80 educational/instructional technology students who graduated with this degree at The University Of Texas Pan American in the most recent data year. Graduates of the educational/instructional technology program make about $58,960 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $14,694. More information about a degree in educational/instructional technology from The University Of Texas Pan American

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The University Of Texas At San Antonio ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best educational/instructional technology schools. This very large public university is located in the city of San Antonio. The University Of Texas At San Antonio graduates 53% of students within six years. There were roughly 10 educational/instructional technology students who graduated with this degree at The University Of Texas At San Antonio in the most recent data year. Educational/instructional Technology graduates of The University Of Texas At San Antonio earn a median of $49,955 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $23,312 to complete this degree. See the full educational/instructional technology program report for The University Of Texas At San Antonio

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Houston Baptist University earned the #10 position for educational/instructional technology this year. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Houston. Houston Baptist University graduates 49% of students within six years. About 14 educational/instructional technology degrees were awarded at Houston Baptist University in the most recent year. Students who receive their educational/instructional technology degree from Houston Baptist University earn around $57,088 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,601. Read more about the educational/instructional technology program at Houston Baptist University

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Sul Ross State University landed the #11 spot for educational/instructional technology this year. Set in the town of Alpine, Sul Ross State University is a mid-sized public institution. Sul Ross State University graduates 30% of students within six years. About 13 educational/instructional technology degrees were awarded at Sul Ross State University in the most recent year. Graduates of the educational/instructional technology program make about $44,296 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $18,951. Read more about the educational/instructional technology program at Sul Ross State University

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 22 schools evaluated.

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