Best Anthropology Schools Near Cibolo, TX (2026)

Updated September 5, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Cibolo, Texas has 5 accredited schools offering anthropology programs, with tuition ranging from $2,550 to $15,190 per year for indexed programs. Cibolo has a population of about 33,829. Median household income is $125,230 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 40.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Texas, the top-earning anthropology-related role is Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary at a median $102,060 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Anthropology Schools to Cibolo

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer anthropology programs near Cibolo, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Cibolo city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Cibolo. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Trinity University

San Antonio, TX 17.6 miles from Cibolo
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
77.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 78%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $71,668
Avg net price $23,464/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 93%
  • Programs offered: 60

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

The University of Texas at San Antonio

San Antonio, TX 24.4 miles from Cibolo
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
68.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,131
Avg net price $10,836/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 120

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Texas State University

San Marcos, TX 27.5 miles from Cibolo
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
64.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,906
Avg net price $16,805/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 132

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

The University of Texas at Austin

Austin, TX 57.0 miles from Cibolo
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
84.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 85%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $75,121
Avg net price $19,857/yr
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  • Retention rate: 96%
  • Programs offered: 180

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Austin Community College District

Austin, TX 60.3 miles from Cibolo
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
49.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 19%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,177
Avg net price $6,390/yr
Tuition
In‑state$2,550
Out‑of‑state$10,590
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  • Programs offered: 127

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Southwestern University

Georgetown, TX 80.6 miles from Cibolo
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
52.5 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 43%
Graduation rate 71%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,878
Avg net price $29,224/yr
Tuition
In‑state$53,813
Out‑of‑state$53,813
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  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 32

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Texas A&M University-Central Texas

Killeen, TX 105.9 miles from Cibolo
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
78.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 62%
Avg net price $1,300/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 37

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Texas A&M University-College Station

College Station, TX 133.7 miles from Cibolo
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
81.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 85%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $72,097
Avg net price $21,315/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 94%
  • Programs offered: 233

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Texas schools on the Texas anthropology page.

Anthropology Wages Near Cibolo

Cibolo is part of the San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX metro area (BLS area code 41700). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Texas statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Anthropologists and Archeologists $62,330 San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $65,818
Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary $102,060 TX statewide $107,772
Archivists $48,670 San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $51,394
Curators $60,470 San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $63,854
Museum Technicians and Conservators $37,210 San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $39,293
Social Science Research Assistants $67,780 San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $71,573
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $65,950 San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $69,641

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.

Cibolo at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 33,829 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $125,230 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 40.1% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 94.7 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited anthropology schools are near Cibolo, TX?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering anthropology programs near Cibolo. The closest is Trinity University in San Antonio, TX (17.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Austin Community College District (60.3 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying anthropology roles near Cibolo?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying anthropology-related roles near Cibolo are: Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary ($102,060), Social Science Research Assistants ($67,780), Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists ($65,950). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Texas statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Schertz instead of Cibolo?

Schertz, TX is 2.4 miles from Cibolo and has its own set of local anthropology programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Cibolo an affordable place to study anthropology?

Cibolo’s median household income of $125,230 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Cibolo while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Texas public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.

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Other Programs Available in Cibolo

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Cibolo:

Data verified: September 5, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.

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