Best International Relations Schools Near Port Arthur, TX

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

Port Arthur, Texas has 2 accredited schools offering international relations programs, with tuition ranging from $34,634 to $79,788 per year for indexed programs. Port Arthur has a population of about 55,779. Median household income is $45,752 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 11.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX metro area, the top-earning international relations-related role is Public Relations Managers at a median $146,970 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest International Relations Schools to Port Arthur

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer international relations programs near Port Arthur, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Port Arthur 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 Port Arthur. 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 St Thomas

Houston, TX 88.3 miles from Port Arthur
  • 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

#2

Rice University

Houston, TX 89.0 miles from Port Arthur
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
93.6 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 8%
Graduation rate 95%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $89,718
Avg net price $13,370/yr
Tuition
In‑state$64,144
Out‑of‑state$64,144
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 98%
  • Programs offered: 78

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

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#3

Stephen F Austin State University

Nacogdoches, TX 129.3 miles from Port Arthur
  • 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

#4

Texas A&M University-College Station

College Station, TX 153.2 miles from Port Arthur
  • 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

Baylor University

Waco, TX 222.9 miles from Port Arthur
  • 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

#6

The University of Texas at Austin

Austin, TX 229.8 miles from Port Arthur
  • 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 240.7 miles from Port Arthur
  • 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

Trinity University

San Antonio, TX 274.8 miles from Port Arthur
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
77.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 78%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $71,668
Avg net price $23,464/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 93%
  • Programs offered: 60

Source:IPEDSCollege 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 Port Arthur

Port Arthur is part of the Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX metro area (BLS area code 13140). 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 $126,722
Interpreters and Translators $47,510 TX statewide $52,789
Management Analysts $113,070 Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $125,633
Economists $121,420 TX statewide $134,911
Public Relations Managers $146,970 Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $163,300
Compliance Officers $65,730 Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $73,033
Survey Researchers $47,330 TX statewide $52,589
Social and Community Service Managers $75,680 Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $84,089

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.

Port Arthur at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 55,779 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $45,752 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 11.2% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 90.0 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited international relations schools are near Port Arthur, TX?

Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering international relations programs near Port Arthur. The closest is University of St Thomas in Houston, TX (88.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Rice University (89.0 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying international relations roles near Port Arthur?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying international relations-related roles near Port Arthur are: Public Relations Managers ($146,970), Economists ($121,420), 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 Beaumont instead of Port Arthur?

Beaumont, TX is 20.6 miles from Port Arthur 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 Port Arthur an affordable place to study international relations?

Port Arthur’s median household income of $45,752 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Port Arthur 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 Port Arthur

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

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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