Best Higher Education Administration Schools Near Kerrville, TX

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

Kerrville, Texas has 2 accredited schools offering higher education administration programs. Kerrville has a population of about 24,532. Median household income is $59,431 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 32.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Texas, the top-earning higher education administration-related role is Education Administrators, Postsecondary at a median $104,390 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Higher Education Administration Schools to Kerrville

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

The University of Texas at San Antonio

San Antonio, TX 44.0 miles from Kerrville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
68.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,131
Avg net price $10,836/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 120

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Texas State University

San Marcos, TX 71.9 miles from Kerrville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
64.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,906
Avg net price $16,805/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 132

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Texas A&M University-Central Texas

Killeen, TX 106.9 miles from Kerrville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
78.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 62%
Avg net price $1,300/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 37

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor

Belton, TX 122.0 miles from Kerrville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
43.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 53%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,132
Avg net price $26,106/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 65%
  • Programs offered: 65

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Baylor University

Waco, TX 158.4 miles from Kerrville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
70.3 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 51%
Graduation rate 80%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $65,793
Avg net price $41,104/yr
Tuition
In‑state$58,100
Out‑of‑state$58,100
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 91%
  • Programs offered: 141

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

#6

Abilene Christian University

Abilene, TX 171.3 miles from Kerrville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
54.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 59%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,736
Avg net price $26,182/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 72

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Texas A&M University-College Station

College Station, TX 171.4 miles from Kerrville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
81.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 85%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $72,097
Avg net price $21,315/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 94%
  • Programs offered: 233

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Texas Christian University

Fort Worth, TX 211.9 miles from Kerrville
  • 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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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Texas schools on the Texas higher education administration page.

Higher Education Administration Wages Near Kerrville

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Texas, statewide)
Education Administrators, Postsecondary $104,390
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $67,900
Instructional Coordinators $78,710
Training and Development Specialists $62,860
Education Administrators, All Other $79,060
Education Teachers, Postsecondary $68,280
Social and Community Service Managers $76,520
Human Resources Specialists $68,920

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.

Kerrville at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 24,532 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $59,431 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 32.4% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited higher education administration schools are near Kerrville, TX?

Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering higher education administration programs near Kerrville. The closest is The University of Texas at San Antonio in San Antonio, TX (44.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Texas State University (71.9 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying higher education administration roles in Texas?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying higher education administration-related roles in Texas are: Education Administrators, Postsecondary ($104,390), Education Administrators, All Other ($79,060), Instructional Coordinators ($78,710). Wages for Kerrville workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in San Antonio instead of Kerrville?

San Antonio, TX is 53.5 miles from Kerrville and has its own set of local higher education administration programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Kerrville an affordable place to study higher education administration?

Kerrville’s median household income of $59,431 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Kerrville 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 Kerrville

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

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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