Best History Schools Near Brownwood, TX (2026)

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

Brownwood, Texas has 5 accredited schools offering history programs. Brownwood has a population of about 18,805. Median household income is $47,821 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 18.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Texas, the top-earning history-related role is History Teachers, Postsecondary at a median $81,530 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest History Schools to Brownwood

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

Tarleton State University

Stephenville, TX 56.5 miles from Brownwood
  • 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

#2

McMurry University

Abilene, TX 67.1 miles from Brownwood
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
36.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 38%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,779
Avg net price $19,581/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 64%
  • Programs offered: 35

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Abilene Christian University

Abilene, TX 67.6 miles from Brownwood
  • 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

#4

Hardin-Simmons University

Abilene, TX 69.0 miles from Brownwood
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
48.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,771
Avg net price $19,555/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 65%
  • Programs offered: 45

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Texas A&M University-Central Texas

Killeen, TX 84.2 miles from Brownwood
  • 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

#6

Angelo State University

San Angelo, TX 89.6 miles from Brownwood
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
47.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 48%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,116
Avg net price $15,091/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 59

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor

Belton, TX 99.8 miles from Brownwood
  • 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

#8

Southwestern University

Georgetown, TX 107.5 miles from Brownwood
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
52.5 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 43%
Graduation rate 71%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,878
Avg net price $29,224/yr
Tuition
In‑state$53,813
Out‑of‑state$53,813
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 32

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

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

History Wages Near Brownwood

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Texas, statewide)
Historians $78,240
Archivists $50,160
Curators $59,990
Museum Technicians and Conservators $45,880
History Teachers, Postsecondary $81,530
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $63,590
Writers and Authors $69,990
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists $71,860

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.

Brownwood at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 18,805 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $47,821 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 18.7% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited history schools are near Brownwood, TX?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering history programs near Brownwood. The closest is Tarleton State University in Stephenville, TX (56.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Texas A&M University-Central Texas (84.2 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying history roles in Texas?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying history-related roles in Texas are: History Teachers, Postsecondary ($81,530), Historians ($78,240), Librarians and Media Collections Specialists ($71,860). Wages for Brownwood workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Stephenville instead of Brownwood?

Stephenville, TX is 56.3 miles from Brownwood and has its own set of local history programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Brownwood an affordable place to study history?

Brownwood’s median household income of $47,821 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Brownwood 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 Brownwood

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

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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