Best Space Studies Schools Near Victoria, TX (2026)

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

Victoria, Texas is home to about 66,020 residents. In Texas, the top-earning space studies-related role is Physicists at a median $184,040 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Space Studies Schools to Victoria

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer space studies programs near Victoria, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Victoria 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 Victoria. 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 110.2 miles from Victoria
  • 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

Rice University

Houston, TX 113.5 miles from Victoria
  • 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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#3

Texas A&M University-College Station

College Station, TX 129.7 miles from Victoria
  • 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

#4

Lee College

Baytown, TX 136.1 miles from Victoria
  • 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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#5

Baylor University

Waco, TX 188.0 miles from Victoria
  • 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

#6

Texas Christian University

Fort Worth, TX 269.1 miles from Victoria
  • 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

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

Space Studies Wages Near Victoria

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Texas, statewide)
Astronomers N/A
Physicists $184,040
Aerospace Engineers $130,270
Natural Sciences Managers $129,960
Atmospheric and Space Scientists $84,990
Engineers, All Other $115,810
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary $105,080
Physical Scientists, All Other $100,920

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.

Victoria at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 89.8 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the highest-paying space studies roles in Texas?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying space studies-related roles in Texas are: Physicists ($184,040), Aerospace Engineers ($130,270), Natural Sciences Managers ($129,960). Wages for Victoria workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Seguin instead of Victoria?

Seguin, TX is 79.1 miles from Victoria 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.

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 Victoria

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

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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