Best Online MBA Programs in Watauga, TX (2026)

Watauga, Texas has 5 accredited schools offering mba programs. Watauga has a population of about 23,336. Median household income is $91,669 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 25.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area, the top-earning mba-related role is Financial Manager at a median $169,200 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest MBA Schools to Watauga

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

#1

Texas Wesleyan University

Fort Worth, TX 9.8 miles from Watauga 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

#2

The University of Texas at Arlington

Arlington, TX 12.6 miles from Watauga 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

#3

Texas Christian University

Fort Worth, TX 12.8 miles from Watauga 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

#4

DeVry University-Texas

Irving, TX 15.2 miles from Watauga BOC Score 25.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 26%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,987
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 57%
  • Programs offered: 12

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Strayer University-Texas

Farmers Branch, TX 19.0 miles from Watauga BOC Score 18.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 18%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,092
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 37%
  • Programs offered: 18

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

University of Dallas

Irving, TX 19.2 miles from Watauga BOC Score 65.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 71%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,285
Avg net price $22,610/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 15

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Dallas Baptist University

Dallas, TX 20.9 miles from Watauga BOC Score 43.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,807
Avg net price $28,516/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 64%
  • Programs offered: 37

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Parker University

Dallas, TX 21.0 miles from Watauga BOC Score 43.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 73%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,091
Avg net price $29,135/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 62%
  • Programs offered: 14

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


MBA Wages Near Watauga

Watauga 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.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
General and Operations Manager$111,010Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX$107,672
Financial Manager$169,200Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX$164,113
Marketing Manager$155,460Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX$150,786
Management Analyst$102,860Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX$99,767

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.


Watauga at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population23,336Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$91,669Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+25.9%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 mba schools are near Watauga, TX?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering mba programs near Watauga. The closest is Tarrant County College District in Fort Worth, TX (9.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is DeVry University-Texas (15.2 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying mba roles near Watauga?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying mba-related roles near Watauga are: Financial Manager ($169,200), Marketing Manager ($155,460), General and Operations Manager ($111,010). 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 North Richland Hills instead of Watauga?

North Richland Hills, TX is 2.1 miles from Watauga and has its own set of local mba programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Watauga an affordable place to study mba?

Watauga’s median household income of $91,669 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Watauga 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 Watauga

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

Data verified: July 30, 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.