Best Space Studies Schools Near Hutto, TX (2026)

Updated September 7, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Hutto, Texas has 3 accredited schools offering space studies programs, with tuition ranging from $58,100 to $74,226 per year for indexed programs. Hutto has a population of about 32,188. Median household income is $115,149 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 34.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area, the top-earning space studies-related role is Natural Sciences Managers at a median $131,900 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Space Studies Schools to Hutto

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

Austin, TX 20.8 miles from Hutto
  • 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

#2

Texas A&M University-College Station

College Station, TX 72.5 miles from Hutto
  • 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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#3

Baylor University

Waco, TX 74.3 miles from Hutto
  • 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

#4

Rice University

Houston, TX 140.4 miles from Hutto
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
93.6 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 8%
Graduation rate 95%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $89,718
Avg net price $13,370/yr
Tuition
In‑state$64,144
Out‑of‑state$64,144
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 98%
  • Programs offered: 78

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

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#5

Texas Christian University

Fort Worth, TX 150.5 miles from Hutto
  • 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

#6

Lee College

Baytown, TX 163.5 miles from Hutto
  • 2 year
53.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,178
Avg net price $6,879/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 56

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Space Studies Wages Near Hutto

Hutto is part of the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area (BLS area code 12420). 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)
Astronomers N/A TX statewide –
Physicists $107,340 Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $109,419
Aerospace Engineers $123,210 Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $125,596
Natural Sciences Managers $131,900 Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $134,455
Atmospheric and Space Scientists $77,860 Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $79,368
Engineers, All Other $109,610 Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $111,733
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary $129,110 Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $131,611
Physical Scientists, All Other $93,440 Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $95,250

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.

Hutto at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 32,188 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $115,149 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 34.1% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 98.1 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited space studies schools are near Hutto, TX?

Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering space studies programs near Hutto. The closest is The University of Texas at Austin in Austin, TX (20.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Baylor University (74.3 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying space studies roles near Hutto?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying space studies-related roles near Hutto are: Natural Sciences Managers ($131,900), Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary ($129,110), Aerospace Engineers ($123,210). 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 Pflugerville instead of Hutto?

Pflugerville, TX is 6.6 miles from Hutto and has its own set of local space studies programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Hutto an affordable place to study space studies?

Hutto’s median household income of $115,149 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Hutto 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 Hutto

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

Data verified: September 7, 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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