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Colleges in Abilene, Texas

Looking for information about the best colleges and universities in Abilene? Here's your guide to the top schools located within 20 miles of Abilene, Texas.

There are about 4 colleges in the area, including 4 private colleges and universities, 0 public colleges and universities, and 0 community colleges offering 2-year degrees.

Read on to get a breakdown of the colleges near Abilene, with details about cost, enrollment, student type and degree offerings.

Top School For Adults & Online Students

Franklin University is a top choice for transfer students, online learners and adults who need to balance school with busy lives. Founded in 1902, Franklin's main focus has been serving adult students and tailoring education to fit their needs. Nonprofit and regionally-accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), Franklin offers more than 50 bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs — all available 100% online.

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UG Enrollment

3,433

Part Time: 2,347

Full Time: 1,086

2017 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

Completions By Degree

1,713

Associate: 41

Bachelor's: 1,152

Master's: 520

Doctoral: 0

2018 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

Est. Online Degree Offerings

100%

Online Offerings

Estimate derived from 2018 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

Private Colleges Near Abilene, Texas

Of the 4 schools near Abilene, 4 are four-year private colleges or universities where about 9,789 undergraduate students were enrolled. In 2018, a total of 3,385 degrees were completed at private colleges and universities, including 1,899 that were offered online.

Franklin University

Student Age:

Adult

Online:

All

2018 Tuition

$12,241

School Type

4-Year

Accredited

Yes

Non-Profit

Yes

Franklin offers more than 50 online bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctoral programs in the Abilene, area. Franklin University is an accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are adults and all programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Franklin University. In 2018, 1,152 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 41 associate degrees, 520 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.

UG Enrollment

3,433

Part Time: 2,347

Full Time: 1,086

2017 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

Completions By Degree

1,713

Associate: 41

Bachelor's: 1,152

Master's: 520

Doctoral: 0

2018 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

Est. Online Degree Offerings

100%

Online Offerings

Estimate derived from 2018 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

Hardin-Simmons University

Student Age:

Traditional

Online:

Minimal

2018 Tuition

$27,440

School Type

4-Year

Accredited

Yes

Non-Profit

Yes

Hardin-Simmons University is an accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Hardin-Simmons University. In 2018, 319 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 108 master's degrees, and 33 doctoral degrees were earned.

UG Enrollment

1,670

Part Time: 86

Full Time: 1,584

2017 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

Completions By Degree

460

Associate: 0

Bachelor's: 319

Master's: 108

Doctoral: 33

2018 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

Est. Online Degree Offerings

6%

Online Offerings

Estimate derived from 2018 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

McMurry University

Student Age:

Traditional

Online:

Minimal

2018 Tuition

$26,887

School Type

4-Year

Accredited

Yes

Non-Profit

Yes

McMurry University is an accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at McMurry University. In 2018, 155 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.

UG Enrollment

1,031

Part Time: 79

Full Time: 952

2017 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

Completions By Degree

155

Associate: 0

Bachelor's: 155

Master's: 0

Doctoral: 0

2018 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

Est. Online Degree Offerings

8%

Online Offerings

Estimate derived from 2018 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

Abilene Christian University

Student Age:

Traditional

Online:

Minimal

2018 Tuition

$33,330

School Type

4-Year

Accredited

Yes

Non-Profit

Yes

Abilene Christian University is an accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Abilene Christian University. In 2018, 748 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 5 associate degrees, 297 master's degrees, and 7 doctoral degrees were earned.

UG Enrollment

3,655

Part Time: 147

Full Time: 3,508

2017 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

Completions By Degree

1,057

Associate: 5

Bachelor's: 748

Master's: 297

Doctoral: 7

2018 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

Est. Online Degree Offerings

14%

Online Offerings

Estimate derived from 2018 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

Abilene, Texas Job Market & Opportunities

What happens after you earn your college degree in Abilene? What's the Abilene, Texas job market outlook? Get a snapshot of jobs and careers, including annual job openings, median earnings and more.

In 2019, there were about 71,206 jobs in the Abilene, Texas area. From 2018-2019, job growth in Abilene was above the national average, at 0.7%. There were 9,311 job openings in the area. In terms of earnings, workers in Abilene do worse than the national average, with an average hourly pay of $15.76.

# of Jobs (2019)

71,206

% of Change (18-19)

+0.7%

National Avg: +0.4%

Median Earnings

$15.76/hr

National Avg: $16.32/hr

Annual Openings

9,311

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Colleges in Abilene, Texas

Top School For Adults & Online Students

UG Enrollment

3,433

Completions By Degree

1,713

Est. Online Degree Offerings

100%

Private Colleges Near Abilene, Texas

2018 Tuition

School Type

Accredited

Non-Profit

UG Enrollment

3,433

Completions By Degree

1,713

Est. Online Degree Offerings

100%

2018 Tuition

School Type

Accredited

Non-Profit

UG Enrollment

1,670

Completions By Degree

460

Est. Online Degree Offerings

6%

2018 Tuition

School Type

Accredited

Non-Profit

UG Enrollment

1,031

Completions By Degree

155

Est. Online Degree Offerings

8%

2018 Tuition

School Type

Accredited

Non-Profit

UG Enrollment

3,655

Completions By Degree

1,057

Est. Online Degree Offerings

14%

Abilene, Texas Job Market & Opportunities

# of Jobs (2019)

% of Change (18-19)

Median Earnings

Annual Openings