Best History Schools Near Corsicana, TX (2026)

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

Corsicana, Texas has 5 accredited schools offering history programs, with tuition ranging from $25,064 to $74,226 per year for indexed programs. Corsicana has a population of about 25,344. Median household income is $51,240 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 16.5% 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 Corsicana

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

Nelson University

Waxahachie, TX 31.7 miles from Corsicana
  • 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

#2

University of North Texas at Dallas

Dallas, TX 44.4 miles from Corsicana
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
61.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 56%
Avg net price $6,420/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 67%
  • Programs offered: 29

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Dallas Baptist University

Dallas, TX 51.6 miles from Corsicana
  • 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

#4

Baylor University

Waco, TX 53.3 miles from Corsicana
  • 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

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#5

Southwestern Adventist University

Keene, TX 54.7 miles from Corsicana
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
44.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,946
Avg net price $22,778/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 29

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Southern Methodist University

Dallas, TX 55.7 miles from Corsicana
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
73.4 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 63%
Graduation rate 84%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $78,354
Avg net price $40,892/yr
Tuition
In‑state$67,040
Out‑of‑state$67,040
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 90%
  • Programs offered: 105

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

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#7

The University of Texas at Arlington

Arlington, TX 58.5 miles from Corsicana
  • 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

#8

University of Dallas

Irving, TX 59.0 miles from Corsicana
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
65.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 71%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,285
Avg net price $22,610/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 39

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

History Wages Near Corsicana

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.

Corsicana at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 25,344 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $51,240 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 16.5% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited history schools are near Corsicana, TX?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering history programs near Corsicana. The closest is Nelson University in Waxahachie, TX (31.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Baylor University (53.3 miles). 4 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 Corsicana workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Waxahachie instead of Corsicana?

Waxahachie, TX is 31.2 miles from Corsicana 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 Corsicana an affordable place to study history?

Corsicana’s median household income of $51,240 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Corsicana 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 Corsicana

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

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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