Best General Studies Schools Near Bedford, TX (2026)

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

Bedford, Texas has 5 accredited schools offering general studies programs, with tuition ranging from $20,830 to $33,424 per year for indexed 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 general studies-related role is General and Operations Managers at a median $111,010 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest General Studies Schools to Bedford

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer general studies 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

Arlington Baptist University

Arlington, TX 7.5 miles from Bedford
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
25.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 14%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,644
Avg net price $24,906/yr
Tuition
In‑state$20,830
Out‑of‑state$20,830
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 42%
  • Programs offered: 4

Source:Accreditor: Association for Biblical Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

The University of Texas at Arlington

Arlington, TX 8.2 miles from Bedford
  • 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

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#3

Texas Wesleyan University

Fort Worth, TX 11.5 miles from Bedford
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
36.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 41%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,053
Avg net price $24,066/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 62%
  • Programs offered: 43

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Dallas Baptist University

Dallas, TX 14.4 miles from Bedford
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
43.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,807
Avg net price $28,516/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 64%
  • Programs offered: 73

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Dallas Christian College

Dallas, TX 15.1 miles from Bedford
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
24.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 29%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,503
Avg net price $22,960/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 40%
  • Programs offered: 7

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

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

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#7

Abilene Christian University-Undergraduate Online

Addison, TX 20.0 miles from Bedford
  • 4 year
  • Exclusively online
44.5 BOC Score
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,736
Avg net price $23,698/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 43%
  • Programs offered: 14

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Southern Methodist University

Dallas, TX 20.4 miles from Bedford
  • 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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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Texas schools on the Texas general studies page.

General Studies 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)
General and Operations Managers $111,010 Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $107,672
Management Analysts $102,860 Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $99,767
Human Resources Specialists $70,700 Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $68,574
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $75,240 Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $72,978
Writers and Authors $64,520 Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $62,580
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $65,890 Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $63,909
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $73,070 Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $70,873
Social and Community Service Managers $80,480 Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $78,060

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 general studies schools are near Bedford, TX?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering general studies programs near Bedford. The closest is Arlington Baptist University in Arlington, TX (7.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Dallas Baptist University (14.4 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying general studies roles near Bedford?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying general studies-related roles near Bedford are: General and Operations Managers ($111,010), Management Analysts ($102,860), Social and Community Service Managers ($80,480). 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 general studies 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 general studies?

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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