Best General Studies Schools Near Brownwood, TX (2026)

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

Brownwood, Texas has 5 accredited schools offering general studies programs, with tuition ranging from $4,710 to $17,469 per year for indexed programs. Brownwood has a population of about 18,805. Median household income is $47,821 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 18.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Texas, the top-earning general studies-related role is General and Operations Managers at a median $103,230 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest General Studies Schools to Brownwood

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer general studies programs near Brownwood, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Brownwood 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 Brownwood. 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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Howard Payne University

Brownwood, TX 0.6 miles from Brownwood
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
30.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 39%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,376
Avg net price $23,627/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 53%
  • Programs offered: 34

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

General Studies Wages Near Brownwood

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Texas, statewide)
General and Operations Managers $103,230
Management Analysts $101,400
Human Resources Specialists $68,920
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $72,520
Writers and Authors $69,990
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $63,590
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $64,940
Social and Community Service Managers $76,520

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.

Brownwood at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 18,805 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $47,821 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 18.7% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited general studies schools are near Brownwood, TX?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering general studies programs near Brownwood. The closest is Howard Payne University in Brownwood, TX (0.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is McMurry University (67.1 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying general studies roles in Texas?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying general studies-related roles in Texas are: General and Operations Managers ($103,230), Management Analysts ($101,400), Social and Community Service Managers ($76,520). Wages for Brownwood workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Stephenville instead of Brownwood?

Stephenville, TX is 56.3 miles from Brownwood 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 Brownwood an affordable place to study general studies?

Brownwood’s median household income of $47,821 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Brownwood 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 Brownwood

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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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