Best Online Liberal Arts Programs in Granbury, TX (2026)

Granbury, Texas has 3 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs, with tuition ranging from $33,150 to $45,235 per year for indexed programs. Granbury has a population of about 11,665. Median household income is $68,839 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 30.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Texas, the top-earning liberal arts-related role is Management Analyst at a median $101,400 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Liberal Arts Schools to Granbury

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer liberal arts programs near Granbury, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Granbury 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 Granbury. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Texas Christian University

Fort Worth, TX 29.9 miles from Granbury BOC Score 72.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 51

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Texas Wesleyan University

Fort Worth, TX 34.6 miles from Granbury BOC Score 36.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 41%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,053
Avg net price $24,066/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 62%
  • Programs offered: 26

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

The University of Texas at Arlington

Arlington, TX 42.9 miles from Granbury BOC Score 64.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,199
Avg net price $13,951/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 35

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

University of North Texas at Dallas

Dallas, TX 60.9 miles from Granbury BOC Score 61.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 56%
Avg net price $6,420/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 67%
  • Programs offered: 19

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

University of North Texas

Denton, TX 63.7 miles from Granbury BOC Score 65.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 67

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

The University of Texas at Dallas

Richardson, TX 69.9 miles from Granbury BOC Score 78.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 72%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $68,227
Avg net price $18,267/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 89%
  • Programs offered: 25

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Amberton University

Garland, TX 70.8 miles from Granbury
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 39%
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 10

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor

Belton, TX 97.0 miles from Granbury BOC Score 43.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 53%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,132
Avg net price $26,106/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 65%
  • Programs offered: 40

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Liberal Arts Wages Near Granbury

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Texas, statewide)
Public Relations Specialist$65,160
Management Analyst$101,400
Technical Writer$82,750
News Analyst, Reporter, or Journalist$48,470
Editor$45,950
Training and Development Specialist$62,860
Human Resources Specialist$68,920

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.


Granbury at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population11,665Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$68,839Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+30.4%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited liberal arts schools are near Granbury, TX?

Accredited schools offering liberal arts programs near Granbury are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.

What are the highest-paying liberal arts roles in Texas?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying liberal arts-related roles in Texas are: Management Analyst ($101,400), Technical Writer ($82,750), Human Resources Specialist ($68,920). Wages for Granbury workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Weatherford instead of Granbury?

Weatherford, TX is 21.2 miles from Granbury and has its own set of local liberal arts programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Granbury an affordable place to study liberal arts?

Granbury’s median household income of $68,839 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Granbury 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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Data verified: July 23, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024โ€“2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.