Best Instructional Design Schools Near Granbury, TX (2026)

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

Granbury, Texas has 1 accredited school offering instructional design 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 instructional design-related role is Training and Development Managers at a median $124,280 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Instructional Design Schools to Granbury

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer instructional design 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

University of North Texas

Denton, TX 63.8 miles from Granbury
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
65.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,010
Avg net price $15,649/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 138

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

East Texas A&M University

Commerce, TX 121.3 miles from Granbury
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
49.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 53%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,296
Avg net price $11,841/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 60%
  • Programs offered: 69

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Texas A&M University-College Station

College Station, TX 151.9 miles from Granbury
  • 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

#4

Texas State University

San Marcos, TX 177.1 miles from Granbury
  • 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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#5

Sam Houston State University

Huntsville, TX 177.3 miles from Granbury
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
60.4 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 90%
Graduation rate 55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,211
Avg net price $16,404/yr
Tuition
In‑state$9,228
Out‑of‑state$19,068
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 104

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

#6

The University of Texas at San Antonio

San Antonio, TX 204.2 miles from Granbury
  • 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

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#7

Lone Star College System

The Woodlands, TX 206.2 miles from Granbury
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
42.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 20%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,466
Avg net price $11,252/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 68

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Texas A&M University-Texarkana

Texarkana, TX 224.3 miles from Granbury
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
43.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 49%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,515
Avg net price $12,997/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 62%
  • Programs offered: 25

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Instructional Design Wages Near Granbury

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Texas, statewide)
Instructional Coordinators $78,710
Training and Development Specialists $62,860
Training and Development Managers $124,280
Education Teachers, Postsecondary $68,280
Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other $40,930
Education Administrators, Postsecondary $104,390
Farm and Home Management Educators $33,260
Graphic Designers $60,150

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)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited instructional design schools are near Granbury, TX?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering instructional design programs near Granbury. The closest is University of North Texas in Denton, TX (63.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of North Texas (63.8 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying instructional design roles in Texas?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying instructional design-related roles in Texas are: Training and Development Managers ($124,280), Education Administrators, Postsecondary ($104,390), Instructional Coordinators ($78,710). 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 instructional design 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 instructional design?

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 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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