Best International Relations Schools Near Cedar Hill, TX

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

Cedar Hill, Texas has 2 accredited schools offering international relations programs, with tuition ranging from $58,100 to $74,226 per year for indexed programs. Cedar Hill has a population of about 48,547. Median household income is $90,608 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 30.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area, the top-earning international relations-related role is Public Relations Managers at a median $130,950 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest International Relations Schools to Cedar Hill

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer international relations programs near Cedar Hill, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Cedar Hill 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 Cedar Hill. 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 Christian University

Fort Worth, TX 25.2 miles from Cedar Hill
  • 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

#2

Baylor University

Waco, TX 72.1 miles from Cedar Hill
  • 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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  • Retention rate: 91%
  • Programs offered: 141

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

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#3

Howard Payne University

Brownwood, TX 132.7 miles from Cedar Hill
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
30.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 39%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,376
Avg net price $23,627/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 53%
  • Programs offered: 34

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Texas A&M University-College Station

College Station, TX 140.4 miles from Cedar Hill
  • 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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#5

Stephen F Austin State University

Nacogdoches, TX 150.6 miles from Cedar Hill
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
53.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,634
Avg net price $14,260/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 86

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

The University of Texas at Austin

Austin, TX 165.3 miles from Cedar Hill
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
84.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 85%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $75,121
Avg net price $19,857/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 96%
  • Programs offered: 180

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Texas State University

San Marcos, TX 194.9 miles from Cedar Hill
  • 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

University of St Thomas

Houston, TX 217.2 miles from Cedar Hill
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
63.0 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 90%
Graduation rate 69%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,224
Avg net price $19,359/yr
Tuition
In‑state$34,634
Out‑of‑state$34,634
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 62

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 international relations page.

International Relations Wages Near Cedar Hill

Cedar Hill is part of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area (BLS area code 19100). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Texas statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Political Scientists $114,050 TX statewide $110,621
Interpreters and Translators $56,920 Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $55,209
Management Analysts $102,860 Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $99,767
Economists $122,170 Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $118,497
Public Relations Managers $130,950 Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $127,013
Compliance Officers $77,760 Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $75,422
Survey Researchers $37,500 Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $36,372
Social and Community Service Managers $80,480 Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $78,060

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.

Cedar Hill at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 48,547 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $90,608 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 30.9% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 103.1 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited international relations schools are near Cedar Hill, TX?

Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering international relations programs near Cedar Hill. The closest is Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, TX (25.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Baylor University (72.1 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying international relations roles near Cedar Hill?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying international relations-related roles near Cedar Hill are: Public Relations Managers ($130,950), Economists ($122,170), Political Scientists ($114,050). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Texas statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Duncanville instead of Cedar Hill?

Duncanville, TX is 5.2 miles from Cedar Hill and has its own set of local international relations programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Cedar Hill an affordable place to study international relations?

Cedar Hill’s median household income of $90,608 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Cedar Hill 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 Cedar Hill

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

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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