Among Texas post-secondary schools in 2024, Alvin Community College ranked 106th in average coaching salary, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
The data indicates that Alvin Community College offered its coaches an average salary of $5,000, with the highest individual coaching salary also being $5,000.
Texas A & M University-College Station led Texas post-secondary institutions in 2024 with the highest average coaching salary of $1.4 million.
In 2024, the average salary for coaches at Texas post-secondary schools was $156,180, marking a 7.1% increase from the previous year’s average of $145,806.
A Knight Commission report projects that within a decade, some Power 5 football coaches will earn more than their schools spend on scholarships and medical care for all athletes. The study estimates more than $1 billion in new annual revenue from the expanded College Football Playoff and media rights deals. By 2032, nearly half of public Power 5 schools could reach this ‘crossover point.’
Incomplete data provided by post-secondary institutions can sometimes skew salary data.
| Institution | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Texas A & M University-College Station | $1.4 million |
| The University of Texas at Austin | $1.3 million |
| Baylor University | $970,138 |
| Texas Christian University | $923,527 |
| Texas Tech University | $911,560 |
| The University of Houston | $899,103 |
| Southern Methodist University | $482,925 |
| The University of North Texas | $282,569 |
| Rice University | $273,564 |
| Texas State University | $221,622 |
Information in this story was obtained from the U.S. Department of Education. The source data can be found here.
