Best Government Contracting Schools Near Dallas, TX (2026)

Updated September 7, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Dallas, Texas has 1 accredited school offering government contracting programs. Dallas has a population of about 1,299,553. Median household income is $67,760 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 37.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area, the top-earning government contracting-related role is Purchasing Managers at a median $137,820 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Government Contracting Schools to Dallas

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer government contracting programs near Dallas, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Dallas 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 Dallas. 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 10.7 miles from Dallas
  • 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 328.2 miles from Dallas
  • 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 331.7 miles from Dallas
  • 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 Dallas

Dallas 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)
Purchasing Managers $137,820 Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $133,676
Management Analysts $102,860 Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $99,767
Compliance Officers $77,760 Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $75,422
Logisticians $76,510 Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $74,210
Business Operations Specialists, All Other $83,600 Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $81,086
Administrative Services Managers $115,830 Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $112,347
Cost Estimators $79,290 Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $76,906
General and Operations Managers $111,010 Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $107,672

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.

Dallas at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 1,299,553 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $67,760 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 37.4% 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

How many accredited government contracting schools are near Dallas, TX?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering government contracting programs near Dallas. The closest is Strayer University-Texas in Farmers Branch, TX (10.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Strayer University-Texas (10.7 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying government contracting-related roles near Dallas are: Purchasing Managers ($137,820), Administrative Services Managers ($115,830), General and Operations Managers ($111,010). 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 University Park instead of Dallas?

University Park, TX is 4.2 miles from Dallas 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 Dallas an affordable place to study government contracting?

Dallas’s median household income of $67,760 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Dallas 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 Dallas

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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.

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