Best Global Health Schools Near DeSoto, TX (2026)

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

DeSoto, Texas is home to about 55,896 residents. Median household income is $83,256 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 29.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area, the top-earning global health-related role is Medical and Health Services Managers at a median $121,640 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Global Health Schools to DeSoto

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

Concordia University Texas

Austin, TX 161.1 miles from DeSoto
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
42.4 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 91%
Graduation rate 42%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $60,883
Avg net price $23,131/yr
Tuition
In‑state$23,500
Out‑of‑state$23,500
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 60%
  • Programs offered: 29

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

#2

Trinity University

San Antonio, TX 236.9 miles from DeSoto
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
77.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 78%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $71,668
Avg net price $23,464/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 93%
  • Programs offered: 60

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, TX 297.9 miles from DeSoto
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
71.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,454
Avg net price $19,070/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 85%
  • Programs offered: 168

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Global Health Wages Near DeSoto

DeSoto 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)
Epidemiologists $79,450 Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $77,061
Health Education Specialists $64,050 Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $62,124
Medical and Health Services Managers $121,640 Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $117,983
Community Health Workers $51,010 Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $49,476
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $79,470 Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $77,081
Social and Human Service Assistants $46,850 Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $45,441
Social and Community Service Managers $80,480 Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $78,060
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other $68,640 Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $66,576

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.

DeSoto at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 55,896 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $83,256 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 29.9% 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

What are the highest-paying global health roles near DeSoto?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying global health-related roles near DeSoto are: Medical and Health Services Managers ($121,640), Social and Community Service Managers ($80,480), Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists ($79,470). 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 Duncanville instead of DeSoto?

Duncanville, TX is 4.3 miles from DeSoto and has its own set of local global health programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is DeSoto an affordable place to study global health?

DeSoto’s median household income of $83,256 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in DeSoto 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 DeSoto

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

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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