Best Fashion Schools Near Bedford, TX (2026)

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

Bedford, Texas has 5 accredited schools offering fashion programs. Bedford has a population of about 49,191. Median household income is $81,393 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 40.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area, the top-earning fashion-related role is Marketing Managers at a median $155,460 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Fashion Schools to Bedford

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

Texas Christian University

Fort Worth, TX 16.4 miles from Bedford
  • 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

#2

Wade College

Dallas, TX 18.6 miles from Bedford
  • 4 year
48.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,657
Avg net price $20,778/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 88%
  • Programs offered: 4

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Dallas College

Dallas, TX 20.6 miles from Bedford
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
60.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 23%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,714
Avg net price $3,214/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 90

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

University of North Texas

Denton, TX 25.2 miles from Bedford
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
65.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,010
Avg net price $15,649/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 138

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Texas Woman's University

Denton, TX 26.2 miles from Bedford
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
61.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,544
Avg net price $11,963/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 72

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Baylor University

Waco, TX 89.8 miles from Bedford
  • 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

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#7

Sam Houston State University

Huntsville, TX 174.4 miles from Bedford
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
60.4 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 90%
Graduation rate 55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,211
Avg net price $16,404/yr
Tuition
In‑state$9,228
Out‑of‑state$19,068
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 104

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

#8

Austin Community College District

Austin, TX 177.4 miles from Bedford
  • 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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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 127

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 fashion page.

Fashion Wages Near Bedford

Bedford is part of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area (BLS area code 19100). 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)
Fashion Designers $63,210 Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $61,309
Marketing Managers $155,460 Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $150,786
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $64,940 Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $62,987
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $38,630 Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $37,468
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $75,240 Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $72,978
Graphic Designers $63,780 Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $61,862
Commercial and Industrial Designers $86,920 Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $84,306

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.

Bedford at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 49,191 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $81,393 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 40.9% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 103.1 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited fashion schools are near Bedford, TX?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering fashion programs near Bedford. The closest is Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, TX (16.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Texas Woman’s University (26.2 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying fashion roles near Bedford?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying fashion-related roles near Bedford are: Marketing Managers ($155,460), Commercial and Industrial Designers ($86,920), Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists ($75,240). 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 Hurst instead of Bedford?

Hurst, TX is 2.8 miles from Bedford and has its own set of local fashion programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Bedford an affordable place to study fashion?

Bedford’s median household income of $81,393 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Bedford 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 Bedford

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

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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