Best International Relations Schools Near Universal City, TX

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

Universal City, Texas has 5 accredited schools offering international relations programs, with tuition ranging from $37,434 to $47,999 per year for indexed programs. Universal City has a population of about 19,853. Median household income is $75,439 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 33.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX metro area, the top-earning international relations-related role is Public Relations Managers at a median $119,580 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest International Relations Schools to Universal City

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

Trinity University

San Antonio, TX 12.2 miles from Universal City
  • 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

#2

St. Mary's University

San Antonio, TX 16.8 miles from Universal City
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
53.0 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 98%
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,955
Avg net price $21,145/yr
Tuition
In‑state$37,434
Out‑of‑state$37,434
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 51

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

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#3

The University of Texas at San Antonio

San Antonio, TX 19.0 miles from Universal City
  • 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

#4

Texas State University

San Marcos, TX 31.9 miles from Universal City
  • 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

The University of Texas at Austin

Austin, TX 60.9 miles from Universal City
  • 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

#6

Texas A&M University-College Station

College Station, TX 139.0 miles from Universal City
  • 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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#7

Baylor University

Waco, TX 154.8 miles from Universal City
  • 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

#8

Howard Payne University

Brownwood, TX 154.9 miles from Universal City
  • 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

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

International Relations Wages Near Universal City

Universal City is part of the San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX metro area (BLS area code 41700). 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 $120,433
Interpreters and Translators $51,820 San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $54,720
Management Analysts $95,760 San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $101,119
Economists $107,450 San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $113,464
Public Relations Managers $119,580 San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $126,272
Compliance Officers $67,050 San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $70,803
Survey Researchers $47,330 TX statewide $49,979
Social and Community Service Managers $76,920 San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $81,225

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.

Universal City at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 19,853 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $75,439 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 33.3% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 94.7 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited international relations schools are near Universal City, TX?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering international relations programs near Universal City. The closest is Trinity University in San Antonio, TX (12.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is The University of Texas at Austin (60.9 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying international relations roles near Universal City?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying international relations-related roles near Universal City are: Public Relations Managers ($119,580), Political Scientists ($114,050), Economists ($107,450). 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 Converse instead of Universal City?

Converse, TX is 2.7 miles from Universal City 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 Universal City an affordable place to study international relations?

Universal City’s median household income of $75,439 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Universal City 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 Universal City

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

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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