Best Instructional Design Schools Near Plainview, TX (2026)

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

Plainview, Texas has 2 accredited schools offering instructional design programs. Plainview has a population of about 19,893. Median household income is $45,991 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 15.7% 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 Plainview

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

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, TX 42.9 miles from Plainview
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
71.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,454
Avg net price $19,070/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 85%
  • Programs offered: 168

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

West Texas A & M University

Canyon, TX 55.8 miles from Plainview
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
46.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,741
Avg net price $19,487/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 69%
  • Programs offered: 71

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

University of North Texas

Denton, TX 271.5 miles from Plainview
  • 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

#4

Sul Ross State University

Alpine, TX 287.4 miles from Plainview
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
36.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 41%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,871
Avg net price $13,286/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 52%
  • Programs offered: 36

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

East Texas A&M University

Commerce, TX 340.7 miles from Plainview
  • 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

#6

The University of Texas at San Antonio

San Antonio, TX 366.6 miles from Plainview
  • 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

Texas State University

San Marcos, TX 370.6 miles from Plainview
  • 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

#8

Texas A&M University-College Station

College Station, TX 399.5 miles from Plainview
  • 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

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

Instructional Design Wages Near Plainview

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.

Plainview at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 19,893 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $45,991 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 15.7% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering instructional design programs near Plainview. The closest is Texas Tech University in Lubbock, TX (42.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is West Texas A & M University (55.8 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are 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 Plainview workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Lubbock instead of Plainview?

Lubbock, TX is 44.1 miles from Plainview 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 Plainview an affordable place to study instructional design?

Plainview’s median household income of $45,991 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Plainview 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 Plainview

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

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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