Best FinTech Schools Near Plainview, TX (2026)

Plainview, Texas has 3 accredited schools offering financial technology programs, with tuition ranging from $9,101 to $28,540 per year for indexed programs. Plainview has a population of about 19,893. Median household income is $45,991 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 15.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Texas, the top-earning financial technology-related role is Software Developer at a median $132,150 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Financial Technology Schools to Plainview

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer financial technology programs near Plainview, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Plainview 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 Plainview. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, TX 42.5 miles from Plainview BOC Score 71.1
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,454
Avg net price $19,070/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 85%
  • Programs offered: 71

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Lubbock Christian University

Lubbock, TX 44.4 miles from Plainview BOC Score 46.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,787
Avg net price $24,456/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 28

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

West Texas A & M University

Canyon, TX 55.9 miles from Plainview BOC Score 46.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,741
Avg net price $19,487/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 69%
  • Programs offered: 31

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

The University of Texas Permian Basin

Odessa, TX 163.0 miles from Plainview BOC Score 51.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 49%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,073
Avg net price $12,723/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 61%
  • Programs offered: 33

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Hardin-Simmons University

Abilene, TX 164.9 miles from Plainview BOC Score 48.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,771
Avg net price $19,555/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 65%
  • Programs offered: 31

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Abilene Christian University

Abilene, TX 165.9 miles from Plainview BOC Score 54.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 59%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,736
Avg net price $26,182/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 35

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

McMurry University

Abilene, TX 166.8 miles from Plainview BOC Score 36.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 38%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,779
Avg net price $19,581/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 64%
  • Programs offered: 21

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Midwestern State University

Wichita Falls, TX 184.6 miles from Plainview BOC Score 55.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,747
Avg net price $11,656/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 63%
  • Programs offered: 30

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Financial Technology Wages Near Plainview

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Texas, statewide)
Financial and Investment Analyst$99,150
Software Developer$132,150
Data Scientist$122,090

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.


Plainview at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population19,893Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$45,991Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+15.7%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited financial technology schools are near Plainview, TX?

Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering financial technology programs near Plainview. The closest is Texas Tech University in Lubbock, TX (42.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is West Texas A & M University (55.8 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying financial technology roles in Texas?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying financial technology-related roles in Texas are: Software Developer ($132,150), Data Scientist ($122,090), Financial and Investment Analyst ($99,150). Wages for Plainview workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Lubbock instead of Plainview?

Lubbock, TX is 44.1 miles from Plainview and has its own set of local financial technology programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Plainview an affordable place to study financial technology?

Plainview’s median household income of $45,991 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Plainview 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 Plainview

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

Data verified: August 11, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024โ€“2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.