Best Art History Schools Near Nacogdoches, TX (2026)

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

Nacogdoches, Texas is home to about 32,104 residents. Median household income is $38,855 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 28.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Texas, the top-earning art history-related role is Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary at a median $77,560 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Art History Schools to Nacogdoches

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

University of Houston

Houston, TX 137.1 miles from Nacogdoches
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
73.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,377
Avg net price $14,276/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 87%
  • Programs offered: 150

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Rice University

Houston, TX 138.3 miles from Nacogdoches
  • 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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#3

Baylor University

Waco, TX 145.4 miles from Nacogdoches
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
70.3 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 51%
Graduation rate 80%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $65,793
Avg net price $41,104/yr
Tuition
In‑state$58,100
Out‑of‑state$58,100
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 91%
  • Programs offered: 141

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

#4

Southern Methodist University

Dallas, TX 150.8 miles from Nacogdoches
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
73.4 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 63%
Graduation rate 84%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $78,354
Avg net price $40,892/yr
Tuition
In‑state$67,040
Out‑of‑state$67,040
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 90%
  • Programs offered: 105

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

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#5

The University of Texas at Dallas

Richardson, TX 154.8 miles from Nacogdoches
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
78.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 72%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $68,227
Avg net price $18,267/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 89%
  • Programs offered: 73

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

University of Dallas

Irving, TX 157.5 miles from Nacogdoches
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
65.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 71%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,285
Avg net price $22,610/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 39

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

The University of Texas at Arlington

Arlington, TX 163.3 miles from Nacogdoches
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
64.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,199
Avg net price $13,951/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 99

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Texas Christian University

Fort Worth, TX 175.8 miles from Nacogdoches
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
72.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 82%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $68,424
Avg net price $36,660/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 94%
  • Programs offered: 122

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Art History Wages Near Nacogdoches

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Texas, statewide)
Curators $59,990
Archivists $50,160
Museum Technicians and Conservators $45,880
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators $49,650
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary $77,560
Writers and Authors $69,990
Graphic Designers $60,150
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $72,520

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.

Nacogdoches at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 32,104 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $38,855 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 28.5% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the highest-paying art history roles in Texas?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying art history-related roles in Texas are: Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary ($77,560), Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists ($72,520), Writers and Authors ($69,990). Wages for Nacogdoches workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Lufkin instead of Nacogdoches?

Lufkin, TX is 20.7 miles from Nacogdoches and has its own set of local art history programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Nacogdoches an affordable place to study art history?

Nacogdoches’s median household income of $38,855 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Nacogdoches 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 Nacogdoches

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

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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