Best Anthropology Schools Near Weslaco, TX (2026)

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

Weslaco, Texas has 2 accredited schools offering anthropology programs. Weslaco has a population of about 41,437. Median household income is $54,995 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 23.2% 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 Weslaco

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer anthropology programs near Weslaco, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Weslaco 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 Weslaco. 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

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Edinburg, TX 15.1 miles from Weslaco
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
64.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,620
Avg net price $4,831/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 98

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

South Texas College

McAllen, TX 17.0 miles from Weslaco
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
54.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 33%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,788
Avg net price $1,751/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 59%
  • Programs offered: 72

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Trinity University

San Antonio, TX 229.7 miles from Weslaco
  • 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

#4

The University of Texas at San Antonio

San Antonio, TX 239.2 miles from Weslaco
  • 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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#5

Texas State University

San Marcos, TX 257.2 miles from Weslaco
  • 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

#6

The University of Texas at Austin

Austin, TX 284.8 miles from Weslaco
  • 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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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 96%
  • Programs offered: 180

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Austin Community College District

Austin, TX 287.9 miles from Weslaco
  • 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

#8

Rice University

Houston, TX 291.6 miles from Weslaco
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
93.6 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 8%
Graduation rate 95%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $89,718
Avg net price $13,370/yr
Tuition
In‑state$64,144
Out‑of‑state$64,144
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 98%
  • Programs offered: 78

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

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

Anthropology Wages Near Weslaco

Weslaco is part of the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX metro area (BLS area code 32580). 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 $67,700 TX statewide $78,813
Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary $102,060 TX statewide $118,813
Archivists $50,160 TX statewide $58,393
Curators $59,990 TX statewide $69,837
Museum Technicians and Conservators $45,880 TX statewide $53,411
Social Science Research Assistants $58,070 TX statewide $67,602
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $48,350 McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $56,286

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.

Weslaco at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 41,437 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $54,995 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 23.2% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 85.9 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited anthropology schools are near Weslaco, TX?

Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering anthropology programs near Weslaco. The closest is The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley in Edinburg, TX (15.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is South Texas College (17.0 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying anthropology roles near Weslaco?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying anthropology-related roles near Weslaco are: Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary ($102,060), Anthropologists and Archeologists ($67,700), Curators ($59,990). 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 San Juan instead of Weslaco?

San Juan, TX is 10.4 miles from Weslaco 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 Weslaco an affordable place to study anthropology?

Weslaco’s median household income of $54,995 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Weslaco 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 Weslaco

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

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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