In 2013, national GDP growth in the U.S. was 1.8 percent. Texas's economic growth during the same time frame was 3.7 percent, a strong showing compared to many other states. Its growth during the fourth quarter of 2013 was 4.3 percent. This is perhaps due in part to the fact that the Lone Star State is the second most populous in the U.S., behind only California. These factors make Texas and online schools in TX an attractive option for individuals seeking a post-secondary education.

Here's a roundup of five spotlight careers in Texas based on total employment and median annual salary according to 2013 numbers for the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics:

According to the National Center for Education Statistics' IPEDS database, the top major in Texas during 2012-2013, based on total Fall enrollment numbers, were as follows:

Online schools in Texas offering these majors may help students prepare for a wide variety of careers.

The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) divides the state's 35 public institutions into three tiers: four national research universities in Tier 1, six emerging research universities in Tier 2, and 25 comprehensive universities in tier three. According to the THECB, as of Fall 2013 enrollments in institutions of higher education were as follows:

In all, over 1.4 million individuals are currently being served by Texas's various institutions of higher education. The five largest cities in Texas are Houston, San Antonio, Dallas, Austin and Fort Worth. There are many colleges and universities in or near these cities. However, the rapid growth of online education means that students do not necessarily have to live in a major metropolitan area to pursue a degree.

In 2013-2014, tuition and fees costs in Texas averaged the following by institution type according to the College Board:

Individual institutions may charge more or less than average compared to their category. For those hoping to support their higher education with financial aid, Texas supports a variety of programs including:

Eligible students should also file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.

Texas is a member of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and its affiliate organization, the Southern Association of Community, Junior and Technical Colleges. It's important for students to make an institution's accreditation status an important factor during their college or university selection process. Not only do schools operating without accreditation potentially fail to provide students with the skills necessary to obtain a job in today's competitive market, Texas-based financial aid is contingent on attending an accredited institution.

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