Best Healthcare Schools Near Granbury, TX (2026)

Updated September 6, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Granbury, Texas has 5 accredited schools offering healthcare programs. Granbury has a population of about 11,665. Median household income is $68,839 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 30.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Texas, the top-earning healthcare-related role is Medical and Health Services Manager at a median $114,150 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Healthcare Schools to Granbury

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

Weatherford College

Weatherford, TX 20.3 miles from Granbury
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
51.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 28%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,397
Avg net price $9,967/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 34

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Texas Christian University

Fort Worth, TX 29.6 miles from Granbury
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
72.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 82%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $68,424
Avg net price $36,660/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 94%
  • Programs offered: 122

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Tarleton State University

Stephenville, TX 30.8 miles from Granbury
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
51.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 59%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,040
Avg net price $20,783/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 79

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

University of North Texas Health Science Center

Fort Worth, TX 31.2 miles from Granbury
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $93,615
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 14

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

The University of Texas at Arlington

Arlington, TX 42.8 miles from Granbury
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
64.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,199
Avg net price $13,951/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 99

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Dallas Baptist University

Dallas, TX 51.1 miles from Granbury
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
43.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,807
Avg net price $28,516/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 64%
  • Programs offered: 73

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Nelson University

Waxahachie, TX 53.4 miles from Granbury
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
42.4 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 89%
Graduation rate 39%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,238
Avg net price $21,662/yr
Tuition
In‑state$25,064
Out‑of‑state$25,064
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 38

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

#8

Parker University

Dallas, TX 59.0 miles from Granbury
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
43.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 73%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,091
Avg net price $29,135/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 62%
  • Programs offered: 17

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Healthcare Wages Near Granbury

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Texas, statewide)
Medical and Health Services Manager $114,150
Health Information Technologist or Medical Registrar $76,820
Medical Records Specialist $48,860
Medical Secretary or Administrative Assistant $42,910
Healthcare Social Worker $69,990
Epidemiologist $77,170

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.

Granbury at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 11,665 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $68,839 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 30.4% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Healthcare-related employment in Hood County 2,496 workers, 152 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited healthcare schools are near Granbury, TX?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering healthcare programs near Granbury. The closest is Weatherford College in Weatherford, TX (20.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Tarrant County College District (33.0 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying healthcare roles in Texas?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying healthcare-related roles in Texas are: Medical and Health Services Manager ($114,150), Epidemiologist ($77,170), Health Information Technologist or Medical Registrar ($76,820). Wages for Granbury workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Weatherford instead of Granbury?

Weatherford, TX is 21.2 miles from Granbury and has its own set of local healthcare programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Granbury an affordable place to study healthcare?

Granbury’s median household income of $68,839 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Granbury 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 Granbury

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

Data verified: September 6, 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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