Best Government Contracting Schools Near Converse, TX (2026)

Converse, Texas is home to about 28,764 residents. Median household income is $88,060 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 32.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX metro area, the top-earning government contracting-related role is Purchasing Managers at a median $131,660 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Government Contracting Schools to Converse

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

Strayer University-Texas

Farmers Branch, TX 249.3 miles from Converse
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
18.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 18%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,092
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 37%
  • Programs offered: 17

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

South Plains College

Levelland, TX 368.5 miles from Converse
  • 2 year
  • Accredited
35.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 27%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,276
Avg net price $6,791/yr
Tuition
In‑state$2,731
Out‑of‑state$5,155
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 67

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

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#3

West Texas A & M University

Canyon, TX 432.6 miles from Converse
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
46.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,741
Avg net price $19,487/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 69%
  • Programs offered: 71

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Government Contracting Wages Near Converse

Converse is part of the San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX metro area (BLS area code 41700). 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)
Purchasing Managers $131,660 San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $139,029
Management Analysts $95,760 San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $101,119
Compliance Officers $67,050 San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $70,803
Logisticians $80,490 San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $84,995
Business Operations Specialists, All Other $82,130 San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $86,727
Administrative Services Managers $101,580 San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $107,265
Cost Estimators $74,830 San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $79,018
General and Operations Managers $99,790 San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $105,375

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.


Converse at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 28,764 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $88,060 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 32.9% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 94.7 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the highest-paying government contracting roles near Converse?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying government contracting-related roles near Converse are: Purchasing Managers ($131,660), Administrative Services Managers ($101,580), General and Operations Managers ($99,790). 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 Universal City instead of Converse?

Universal City, TX is 2.7 miles from Converse and has its own set of local government contracting programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Converse an affordable place to study government contracting?

Converse’s median household income of $88,060 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Converse 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 Converse

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

Data verified: September 7, 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.