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2026 Best Elementary Education Schools in Texas

11 Colleges in the United States
681 Elementary Education Degrees Awarded
$49,024 Avg Early-Career Salary

Elementary Education degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. 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 40 schools to find the best for elementary education students.

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Best Schools for Elementary Education in Texas

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall elementary education education in Texas.

Top Schools in Elementary Education

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Baylor University tops our 2026 ranking of the best elementary education schools. Located in the city of Waco, Baylor University is a very large private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 80%. There were roughly 60 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at Baylor University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, elementary education degree recipients from Baylor University generally make around $53,614. Students borrow a median of $22,250 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in elementary education from Baylor University

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Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, TX

Midwestern State University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best elementary education schools. Located in the city of Wichita Falls, Midwestern State University is a moderately-sized public university. Midwestern State University graduates 43% of students within six years. About 31 elementary education degrees were awarded at Midwestern State University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, elementary education degree recipients from Midwestern State University generally make around $49,638. Midwestern State University graduates carry a median of $26,415 in student loans. Get the full elementary education details for Midwestern State University

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Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

A rank of #3 makes Tarleton State University one of the top schools for elementary education. Set in the town of Stephenville, Tarleton State University is a large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 48%. About 99 elementary education degrees were awarded at Tarleton State University in the most recent year. Elementary Education graduates of Tarleton State University earn a median of $53,121 early in their careers. Tarleton State University graduates carry a median of $23,222 in student loans. Get the full elementary education details for Tarleton State University

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Students looking for a strong elementary education program will find one at Dallas Baptist University, which ranked #4. Located in the city of Dallas, Dallas Baptist University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Roughly 58% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 29 elementary education degrees were awarded at Dallas Baptist University in the most recent year. Students who receive their elementary education degree from Dallas Baptist University earn around $54,594 in the first couple years of their career. Dallas Baptist University graduates carry a median of $22,500 in student loans. Read more about the elementary education program at Dallas Baptist University

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A rank of #5 makes Texas A And M International University one of the top schools for elementary education. Texas A And M International University is a large public school located in the city of Laredo. The six-year graduation rate is 46%. About 155 elementary education degrees were awarded at Texas A And M International University in the most recent year. Students who receive their elementary education degree from Texas A And M International University earn around $42,029 in the first couple years of their career. Texas A And M International University graduates carry a median of $15,095 in student loans. Read more about the elementary education program at Texas A And M International University

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Texas State University San Marcos earned the #6 position for elementary education this year. Texas State University San Marcos is a very large public school located in the city of San Marcos. About 55% of students finish within six years. Texas State University San Marcos awarded about 44 elementary education degrees in the most recent data year. Elementary Education graduates of Texas State University San Marcos earn a median of $53,272 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $23,659. Get the full elementary education details for Texas State University San Marcos

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University Of Mary Hardin Baylor ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best elementary education schools. Set in the suburb of Belton, University Of Mary Hardin Baylor is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. University Of Mary Hardin Baylor graduates 49% of students within six years. About 10 elementary education degrees were awarded at University Of Mary Hardin Baylor in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, elementary education degree recipients from University Of Mary Hardin Baylor generally make around $50,657. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. Get the full elementary education details for University Of Mary Hardin Baylor

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Texas A And M University Texarkana ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best elementary education schools. Texas A And M University Texarkana is a mid-sized public school located in the city of Texarkana. Roughly 30% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 27 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at Texas A And M University Texarkana in the most recent data year. Students who receive their elementary education degree from Texas A And M University Texarkana earn around $44,862 in the first couple years of their career. Texas A And M University Texarkana graduates carry a median of $25,270 in student loans. See the full elementary education program report for Texas A And M University Texarkana

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Texas A And M University Corpus Christi landed the #9 spot for elementary education this year. This large public university is located in the city of Corpus Christi. Texas A And M University Corpus Christi graduates 40% of students within six years. Texas A And M University Corpus Christi awarded about 74 elementary education degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their elementary education degree from Texas A And M University Corpus Christi earn around $53,259 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $25,508 to complete this degree. See the full elementary education program report for Texas A And M University Corpus Christi

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Lubbock Christian University landed the #10 spot for elementary education this year. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Lubbock. The six-year graduation rate is 51%. About 13 elementary education degrees were awarded at Lubbock Christian University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, elementary education degree recipients from Lubbock Christian University generally make around $43,729. Lubbock Christian University graduates carry a median of $25,250 in student loans. More information about a degree in elementary education from Lubbock Christian University

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Stephen F Austin State University placed #11 among the best elementary education schools. This large public university is located in the town of Nacogdoches. Roughly 53% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 10 elementary education degrees were awarded at Stephen F Austin State University in the most recent year. Elementary Education graduates of Stephen F Austin State University earn a median of $55,643 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $24,759 to complete this degree. Get the full elementary education details for Stephen F Austin State University

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Texas A And M University Commerce placed #12 among the best elementary education schools. Texas A And M University Commerce is a large public school located in the town of Commerce. The six-year graduation rate is 43%. About 16 elementary education degrees were awarded at Texas A And M University Commerce in the most recent year. Elementary Education graduates of Texas A And M University Commerce earn a median of $55,826 early in their careers. Texas A And M University Commerce graduates carry a median of $23,796 in student loans. Get the full elementary education details for Texas A And M University Commerce

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University Of The Incarnate Word ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best elementary education schools. Set in the city of San Antonio, University Of The Incarnate Word is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. University Of The Incarnate Word graduates 50% of students within six years. University Of The Incarnate Word awarded about 19 elementary education degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their elementary education degree from University Of The Incarnate Word earn around $43,843 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $31,000. Read more about the elementary education program at University Of The Incarnate Word

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Abilene Christian University came in at #14 for elementary education this year. Located in the city of Abilene, Abilene Christian University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Abilene Christian University graduates 59% of students within six years. Abilene Christian University awarded about 14 elementary education degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their elementary education degree from Abilene Christian University earn around $50,486 in the first couple years of their career. Abilene Christian University graduates carry a median of $27,209 in student loans. See the full elementary education program report for Abilene Christian University

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Texas Wesleyan University ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best elementary education schools. Located in the city of Fort Worth, Texas Wesleyan University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. About 32% of students finish within six years. Texas Wesleyan University awarded about 14 elementary education degrees in the most recent data year. Elementary Education graduates of Texas Wesleyan University earn a median of $59,434 early in their careers. Texas Wesleyan University graduates carry a median of $26,461 in student loans. Read more about the elementary education program at Texas Wesleyan University

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East Texas Baptist University landed the #16 spot for elementary education this year. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the town of Marshall. East Texas Baptist University graduates 47% of students within six years. There were roughly 17 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at East Texas Baptist University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the elementary education program make about $44,547 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $26,087 to complete this degree. Get the full elementary education details for East Texas Baptist University

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Wayland Baptist University ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best elementary education schools. Located in the town of Plainview, Wayland Baptist University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Wayland Baptist University graduates 19% of students within six years. Wayland Baptist University awarded about 23 elementary education degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, elementary education degree recipients from Wayland Baptist University generally make around $38,397. Typical student debt for the program is $31,694. See the full elementary education program report for Wayland Baptist University

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Letourneau University earned the #18 position for elementary education this year. Located in the city of Longview, Letourneau University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Roughly 59% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 26 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at Letourneau University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the elementary education program make about $35,487 in their early career. Letourneau University graduates carry a median of $33,334 in student loans. More information about a degree in elementary education from Letourneau University

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 40 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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