Best Sociology Schools Near Hurst, TX (2026)

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

Hurst, Texas has 5 accredited schools offering sociology programs. Hurst has a population of about 39,912. Median household income is $71,743 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 33.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area, the top-earning sociology-related role is Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary at a median $86,800 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Sociology Schools to Hurst

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

The University of Texas at Arlington

Arlington, TX 8.3 miles from Hurst
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
64.0 BOC Score
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: 99

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Texas Wesleyan University

Fort Worth, TX 9.1 miles from Hurst
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
36.9 BOC Score
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: 43

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Texas Christian University

Fort Worth, TX 13.8 miles from Hurst
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
72.5 BOC Score
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: 122

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Dallas Baptist University

Dallas, TX 16.1 miles from Hurst
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
43.0 BOC Score
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: 73

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Dallas College

Dallas, TX 23.0 miles from Hurst
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
60.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 23%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,714
Avg net price $3,214/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 90

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Southern Methodist University

Dallas, TX 23.1 miles from Hurst
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • 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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  • Retention rate: 90%
  • Programs offered: 105

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

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#7

University of North Texas at Dallas

Dallas, TX 25.1 miles from Hurst
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
61.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 56%
Avg net price $6,420/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 67%
  • Programs offered: 29

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

University of North Texas

Denton, TX 26.0 miles from Hurst
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
65.8 BOC Score
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: 138

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Sociology Wages Near Hurst

Hurst 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.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Sociologists N/A TX statewide –
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary $86,800 Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $84,190
Social and Human Service Assistants $46,850 Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $45,441
Survey Researchers $37,500 Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $36,372
Child, Family, and School Social Workers $57,080 Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $55,364
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $75,240 Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $72,978
Social Science Research Assistants $66,200 Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $64,210
Social and Community Service Managers $80,480 Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $78,060

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.

Hurst at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 39,912 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $71,743 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 33.2% 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 sociology schools are near Hurst, TX?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering sociology programs near Hurst. The closest is The University of Texas at Arlington in Arlington, TX (8.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Dallas College (23.0 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying sociology roles near Hurst?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying sociology-related roles near Hurst are: Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary ($86,800), Social and Community Service Managers ($80,480), Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists ($75,240). 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 Bedford instead of Hurst?

Bedford, TX is 2.8 miles from Hurst and has its own set of local sociology programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Hurst an affordable place to study sociology?

Hurst’s median household income of $71,743 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Hurst 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 Hurst

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

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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