Texas has many accredited colleges and universities, some less known than others, that offer students the opportunity to obtain a world-class education. Event Planning schools in Texas can provide students with the skills and attributes they need to succeed as an event planner. There are 9 event planning colleges in Texas from which students can pick the one that best suits their needs. In the 2008-2009 school year, reportedly 159 students completed event planning programs in Texas.
| City | School | Programs Offered |
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| Event Planning Schools in Arlington |
The University of Texas at Arlington
701 S. Nedderman Dr.
Arlington, TX, 76013 |
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| Event Planning Schools in Austin |
The University of Texas at Austin
2608 Whitis Ave
Austin, TX, 78712 |
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| Event Planning Schools in College Station |
Texas A & M University
112 M T Harrington Ctr
College Station, TX, 77843 |
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| Event Planning Schools in Dallas |
Southern Methodist University
6425 Boaz St
Dallas, TX, 75275 |
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| Event Planning Schools in Denton |
University of North Texas
Chestnut Ave.
Denton, TX, 76203 |
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| Event Planning Schools in Houston |
Texas Southern University
3100 Cleburne St
Houston, TX, 77004 |
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| Event Planning Schools in Lubbock |
Texas Tech University
Broadway and University Avenue
Lubbock, TX, 79409 |
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| Event Planning Schools in Prairie View |
Prairie View A & M University
FM 1098 Road & University Drive
Prairie View, TX, 77446 |
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| Event Planning Schools in San Marcos |
Texas State University-San Marcos
601 University Dr
San Marcos, TX, 78666 |
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| City | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington | $28,480.00 | $33,690.00 | $40,100.00 | $51,560.00 | $62,470.00 | $43,390.00 |
| Austin | $33,050.00 | $38,830.00 | $45,770.00 | $56,250.00 | $69,560.00 | $48,720.00 |
| College Station | $22,920.00 | $34,600.00 | $42,920.00 | $52,340.00 | $59,240.00 | $43,410.00 |
| Dallas | $28,020.00 | $33,780.00 | $42,440.00 | $57,900.00 | $77,070.00 | $47,490.00 |
| Denton | $28,020.00 | $33,780.00 | $42,440.00 | $57,900.00 | $77,070.00 | $47,490.00 |
| Houston | $31,400.00 | $36,570.00 | $45,830.00 | $62,330.00 | $81,570.00 | $50,760.00 |
| Prairie View | $31,400.00 | $36,570.00 | $45,830.00 | $62,330.00 | $81,570.00 | $50,760.00 |
| San Marcos | $33,050.00 | $38,830.00 | $45,770.00 | $56,250.00 | $69,560.00 | $48,720.00 |
| Profession | Skills Required | Duties Performed |
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| Meeting and Convention Planner |
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