Best General Studies Schools Near Marshall, TX (2026)

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

Marshall, Texas has 5 accredited schools offering general studies programs. Marshall has a population of about 23,646. Median household income is $49,817 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 19.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Longview, TX metro area, the top-earning general studies-related role is Management Analysts at a median $97,410 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest General Studies Schools to Marshall

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

Wiley University

Marshall, TX 1.5 miles from Marshall
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
31.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 16%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $33,159
Avg net price $7,092/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 41%
  • Programs offered: 10

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

East Texas Baptist University

Marshall, TX 2.0 miles from Marshall
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
40.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,788
Avg net price $23,911/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 54

Source:IPEDSCollege 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 Marshall

Marshall is part of the Longview, TX metro area (BLS area code 30980). 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 $89,660 Longview, TX $100,179
Management Analysts $97,410 Longview, TX $108,838
Human Resources Specialists $64,750 Longview, TX $72,346
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $58,840 Longview, TX $65,743
Writers and Authors $69,990 TX statewide $78,201
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,950 Longview, TX $68,101
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $59,900 Longview, TX $66,927
Social and Community Service Managers $67,840 Longview, TX $75,799

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.

Marshall at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 23,646 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $49,817 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 19.9% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 89.5 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering general studies programs near Marshall. The closest is Wiley University in Marshall, TX (1.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Southern University at Shreveport (30.1 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying general studies-related roles near Marshall are: Management Analysts ($97,410), General and Operations Managers ($89,660), Writers and Authors ($69,990). 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 Longview instead of Marshall?

Longview, TX is 24.0 miles from Marshall 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 Marshall an affordable place to study general studies?

Marshall’s median household income of $49,817 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Marshall 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 Marshall

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

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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