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Colleges in Arlington, Texas

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

There are about 15 colleges in the area, including 10 private colleges and universities, 2 public colleges and universities, and 3 community colleges offering 2-year degrees.

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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 Arlington, Texas

Of the 15 schools near Arlington, 10 are four-year private colleges or universities where about 18,817 undergraduate students were enrolled. In 2018, a total of 6,772 degrees were completed at private colleges and universities, including 2,656 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 Arlington, 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).

Arlington Baptist University

Student Age:

Traditional

Online:

Minimal

2018 Tuition

$13,600

School Type

4-Year

Accredited

Yes

Non-Profit

Yes

Arlington Baptist 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 Arlington Baptist University. In 2018, 31 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 4 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.

UG Enrollment

159

Part Time: 14

Full Time: 145

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

Completions By Degree

35

Associate: 0

Bachelor's: 31

Master's: 4

Doctoral: 0

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

Est. Online Degree Offerings

31%

Online Offerings

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

Dallas Baptist University

Student Age:

Traditional

Online:

Some

2018 Tuition

$27,480

School Type

4-Year

Accredited

Yes

Non-Profit

Yes

Dallas Baptist University is an accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Dallas Baptist University. In 2018, 714 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 22 associate degrees, 610 master's degrees, and 44 doctoral degrees were earned.

UG Enrollment

3,053

Part Time: 669

Full Time: 2,384

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

Completions By Degree

1,390

Associate: 22

Bachelor's: 714

Master's: 610

Doctoral: 44

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

Est. Online Degree Offerings

55%

Online Offerings

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

Brite Divinity School

Student Age:

Traditional

Online:

None

2018 Tuition

N/A

School Type

4-Year

Accredited

Yes

Non-Profit

Yes

Brite Divinity School is an accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and no programs completed were offered online. Master's degrees are the most popular at Brite Divinity School. In 2018, 31 master's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 0 bachelor's degrees, and 7 doctoral degrees were earned.

UG Enrollment

0

Part Time: 0

Full Time: 0

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

Completions By Degree

38

Associate: 0

Bachelor's: 0

Master's: 31

Doctoral: 7

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

Est. Online Degree Offerings

0%

Online Offerings

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

Texas Christian University

Student Age:

Traditional

Online:

Minimal

2018 Tuition

$44,760

School Type

4-Year

Accredited

Yes

Non-Profit

Yes

Texas 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 Texas Christian University. In 2018, 2,217 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 466 master's degrees, and 104 doctoral degrees were earned.

UG Enrollment

8,983

Part Time: 256

Full Time: 8,727

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

Completions By Degree

2,787

Associate: 0

Bachelor's: 2,217

Master's: 466

Doctoral: 104

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

Est. Online Degree Offerings

3%

Online Offerings

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

Brown Mackie College-Dallas

Student Age:

Mixed

Online:

None

2018 Tuition

N/A

School Type

4-Year

Accredited

Non-Profit

Brown Mackie College-Dallas is a non-accredited for profit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and no programs completed were offered online. Associate degrees are the most popular at Brown Mackie College-Dallas. In 2018, 0 associate degrees were completed. In addition, 0 bachelor's degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.

UG Enrollment

144

Part Time: 0

Full Time: 144

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

Completions By Degree

0

Associate: 0

Bachelor's: 0

Master's: 0

Doctoral: 0

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

Est. Online Degree Offerings

0%

Online Offerings

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

Southwestern Adventist University

Student Age:

Traditional

Online:

Some

2018 Tuition

$20,732

School Type

4-Year

Accredited

Yes

Non-Profit

Yes

Southwestern Adventist University is an accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Southwestern Adventist University. In 2018, 171 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 14 associate degrees, 3 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.

UG Enrollment

780

Part Time: 133

Full Time: 647

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

Completions By Degree

188

Associate: 14

Bachelor's: 171

Master's: 3

Doctoral: 0

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

Est. Online Degree Offerings

37%

Online Offerings

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

Texas Wesleyan University

Student Age:

Traditional

Online:

Minimal

2018 Tuition

$27,800

School Type

4-Year

Accredited

Yes

Non-Profit

Yes

Texas Wesleyan 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 Texas Wesleyan University. In 2018, 374 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 170 master's degrees, and 30 doctoral degrees were earned.

UG Enrollment

1,656

Part Time: 161

Full Time: 1,495

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

Completions By Degree

574

Associate: 0

Bachelor's: 374

Master's: 170

Doctoral: 30

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

Est. Online Degree Offerings

3%

Online Offerings

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

Messenger College

Student Age:

Traditional

Online:

All

2018 Tuition

$9,120

School Type

4-Year

Accredited

Yes

Non-Profit

Yes

Messenger College is an accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and all programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Messenger College. In 2018, 9 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 4 associate degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.

UG Enrollment

51

Part Time: 10

Full Time: 41

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

Completions By Degree

13

Associate: 4

Bachelor's: 9

Master's: 0

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).

Remington College-Fort Worth Campus

Student Age:

Mixed

Online:

None

2018 Tuition

$15,069

School Type

4-Year

Accredited

Yes

Non-Profit

Yes

Remington College-Fort Worth Campus is an accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and no programs completed were offered online. Associate degrees are the most popular at Remington College-Fort Worth Campus. In 2018, 34 associate degrees were completed. In addition, 0 bachelor's degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.

UG Enrollment

558

Part Time: 0

Full Time: 558

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

Completions By Degree

34

Associate: 34

Bachelor's: 0

Master's: 0

Doctoral: 0

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

Est. Online Degree Offerings

0%

Online Offerings

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

Public Colleges Near Arlington, Texas

There are 2 four-year public colleges located within 20 miles of Arlington. About 32,955 students were enrolled in undergraduate programs, and about 14,418 degrees were completed at public colleges in Arlington.

University of North Texas Health Science Center

Student Age:

Traditional

Online:

Minimal

2018 Tuition

N/A

School Type

4-Year

Accredited

Yes

Non-Profit

Yes

University of North Texas Health Science Center is an accredited public 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. Master's degrees are the most popular at University of North Texas Health Science Center. In 2018, 421 master's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 0 bachelor's degrees, and 369 doctoral degrees were earned.

UG Enrollment

0

Part Time: 0

Full Time: 0

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

Completions By Degree

790

Associate: 0

Bachelor's: 0

Master's: 421

Doctoral: 369

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

Est. Online Degree Offerings

7%

Online Offerings

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

The University of Texas at Arlington

Student Age:

Mixed

Online:

Some

2018 Tuition

$9,952

School Type

4-Year

Accredited

Yes

Non-Profit

Yes

The University of Texas at Arlington is an accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and some programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at The University of Texas at Arlington. In 2018, 8,641 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 4,789 master's degrees, and 198 doctoral degrees were earned.

UG Enrollment

32,955

Part Time: 15,172

Full Time: 17,783

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

Completions By Degree

13,628

Associate: 0

Bachelor's: 8,641

Master's: 4,789

Doctoral: 198

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

Est. Online Degree Offerings

56%

Online Offerings

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

Community Colleges Near Arlington, Texas

There are 3 community colleges in the Arlington, Texas area where students can earn 2-year associate degrees. In 2018, about 56,485 students were enrolled in undergraduate courses at community colleges near Arlington, and about 7,663 associate degrees were completed.

North Lake College

Student Age:

Mixed

Online:

None

2018 Tuition

$1,770

School Type

2-Year

Accredited

Yes

Non-Profit

Yes

North Lake College is an accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and no programs completed were offered online.

UG Enrollment

8,351

Part Time: 6,631

Full Time: 1,720

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

Completions By Degree

1,194

Associate: 1,194

Bachelor's: 0

Master's: 0

Doctoral: 0

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

Est. Online Degree Offerings

0%

Online Offerings

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

Mountain View College

Student Age:

Traditional

Online:

None

2018 Tuition

$1,770

School Type

2-Year

Accredited

Yes

Non-Profit

Yes

Mountain View College is an accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and no programs completed were offered online.

UG Enrollment

6,952

Part Time: 5,691

Full Time: 1,261

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

Completions By Degree

997

Associate: 997

Bachelor's: 0

Master's: 0

Doctoral: 0

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

Est. Online Degree Offerings

0%

Online Offerings

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

Tarrant County College District

Student Age:

Traditional

Online:

Mostly

2018 Tuition

$1,593

School Type

2-Year

Accredited

Yes

Non-Profit

Yes

Tarrant County College District is an accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and most programs completed were offered online.

UG Enrollment

41,182

Part Time: 27,724

Full Time: 13,458

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

Completions By Degree

5,472

Associate: 5,472

Bachelor's: 0

Master's: 0

Doctoral: 0

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

Est. Online Degree Offerings

81%

Online Offerings

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

Arlington, Texas Job Market & Opportunities

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

In 2019, there were about 2,751,890 jobs in the Arlington, Texas area. From 2018-2019, job growth in Arlington was above the national average, at 0.5%. There were 356,890 job openings in the area. In terms of earnings, workers in Arlington do better than the national average, with an average hourly pay of $18.3.

# of Jobs (2019)

2,751,890

% of Change (18-19)

+0.5%

National Avg: +0.4%

Median Earnings

$18.3/hr

National Avg: $16.32/hr

Annual Openings

356,890

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Colleges in Arlington, Texas

Top School For Adults & Online Students

UG Enrollment

3,433

Completions By Degree

1,713

Est. Online Degree Offerings

100%

Private Colleges Near Arlington, 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

159

Completions By Degree

35

Est. Online Degree Offerings

31%

2018 Tuition

School Type

Accredited

Non-Profit

UG Enrollment

3,053

Completions By Degree

1,390

Est. Online Degree Offerings

55%

2018 Tuition

School Type

Accredited

Non-Profit

UG Enrollment

0

Completions By Degree

38

Est. Online Degree Offerings

0%

2018 Tuition

School Type

Accredited

Non-Profit

UG Enrollment

8,983

Completions By Degree

2,787

Est. Online Degree Offerings

3%

2018 Tuition

School Type

Accredited

Non-Profit

UG Enrollment

144

Completions By Degree

0

Est. Online Degree Offerings

0%

2018 Tuition

School Type

Accredited

Non-Profit

UG Enrollment

780

Completions By Degree