Best Journalism Schools Near Plainview, TX (2026)

Updated August 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Plainview, Texas has 3 accredited schools offering journalism programs, with tuition ranging from $2,731 to $24,451 per year for indexed 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 journalism-related role is Public Relations Specialist at a median $65,160 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Journalism Schools to Plainview

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer journalism 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 42.5 miles from Plainview
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 71

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

West Texas A & M University

Canyon, TX 55.9 miles from Plainview
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 31

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Abilene Christian University

Abilene, TX 165.9 miles from Plainview
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
54.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 59%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,736
Avg net price $26,182/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 35

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Angelo State University

San Angelo, TX 203.9 miles from Plainview
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
47.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 48%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,116
Avg net price $15,091/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 29

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

University of North Texas

Denton, TX 271.4 miles from Plainview
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
65.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,010
Avg net price $15,649/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 67

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Texas Christian University

Fort Worth, TX 271.5 miles from Plainview
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
72.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 82%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $68,424
Avg net price $36,660/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 94%
  • Programs offered: 51

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Southern Methodist University

Dallas, TX 299.2 miles from Plainview
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
73.4 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 63%
Graduation rate 84%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $78,354
Avg net price $40,892/yr
Tuition
In‑state$67,040
Out‑of‑state$67,040
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 90%
  • Programs offered: 39

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

#8

Baylor University

Waco, TX 322.2 miles from Plainview
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • 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: 51

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

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

Journalism Wages Near Plainview

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Texas, statewide)
News Analyst, Reporter, and Journalist$48,470
Editor$45,950
Public Relations Specialist$65,160

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

MetricValueSource
Population19,893Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$45,991Census 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 journalism schools are near Plainview, TX?

Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering journalism programs near Plainview. The closest is Texas Tech University in Lubbock, TX (42.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is South Plains College (56.2 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying journalism roles in Texas?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying journalism-related roles in Texas are: Public Relations Specialist ($65,160), News Analyst, Reporter, and Journalist ($48,470), Editor ($45,950). 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 journalism 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 journalism?

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: August 11, 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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