Best General Studies Schools Near Dickinson, TX (2026)

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

Dickinson, Texas has 5 accredited schools offering general studies programs, with tuition ranging from $2,490 to $21,293 per year for indexed programs. Dickinson has a population of about 21,612. Median household income is $82,018 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 24.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area, the top-earning general studies-related role is General and Operations Managers at a median $119,600 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest General Studies Schools to Dickinson

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

College of the Mainland

Texas City, TX 5.4 miles from Dickinson
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
64.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 34%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,639
Avg net price $1,342/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 40

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of Houston-Clear Lake

Houston, TX 9.2 miles from Dickinson
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
65.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,004
Avg net price $15,563/yr
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  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 60

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Alvin Community College

Alvin, TX 11.7 miles from Dickinson
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
60.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 30%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,762
Avg net price $8,525/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 43

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

San Jacinto Community College

Pasadena, TX 14.6 miles from Dickinson
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
54.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 32%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,062
Avg net price $12,143/yr
Tuition
In‑state$2,490
Out‑of‑state$6,690
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  • Programs offered: 71

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

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#5

Galveston College

Galveston, TX 19.1 miles from Dickinson
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
55.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 35%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $37,233
Avg net price $8,412/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 34

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

University of Houston

Houston, TX 25.1 miles from Dickinson
  • 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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  • Retention rate: 87%
  • Programs offered: 150

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Texas Southern University

Houston, TX 25.9 miles from Dickinson
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
32.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 36%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,924
Avg net price $16,590/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 61%
  • Programs offered: 67

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Rice University

Houston, TX 27.5 miles from Dickinson
  • 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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  • Retention rate: 98%
  • Programs offered: 78

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 Dickinson

Dickinson is part of the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area (BLS area code 26420). 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 $119,600 Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $121,298
Management Analysts $101,120 Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $102,556
Human Resources Specialists $72,550 Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $73,580
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $67,370 Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $68,327
Writers and Authors $76,120 Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $77,201
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $65,540 Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $66,471
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $65,990 Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $66,927
Social and Community Service Managers $76,780 Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $77,870

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.

Dickinson at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 21,612 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $82,018 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 24.1% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 98.6 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering general studies programs near Dickinson. The closest is College of the Mainland in Texas City, TX (5.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Galveston College (19.1 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying general studies-related roles near Dickinson are: General and Operations Managers ($119,600), Management Analysts ($101,120), Social and Community Service Managers ($76,780). 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 League City instead of Dickinson?

League City, TX is 3.8 miles from Dickinson 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 Dickinson an affordable place to study general studies?

Dickinson’s median household income of $82,018 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Dickinson 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 Dickinson

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

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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