Colleges Near Central Southwest in Houston, Texas
Looking for information about the best colleges and universities serving Central Southwest? Here's your guide to the top schools offering degrees to students in the area, including institutions located within 10 miles of Central Southwest.
There are at least 11 colleges serving the area, including 6 private colleges and universities, 2 public colleges and universities, and 0 community colleges offering 2-year degrees.
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Central Southwest Colleges by the Numbers
Associate, bachelor's, masters, and doctoral degree completions at institutions near Central Southwest have been growing over the past 5 years. In 2022, students completed 6,034 doctorates at colleges and universities near Central Southwest. That was an increase of 6% from completions reported in 2018.
Schools with Degree Completions
Est. Total Completions in 2022
Est. Completions (Last 5 Years)
Sponsored
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 in Columbus, Ohio, Franklin's main focus has been serving adult students and tailoring education to fit their needs. Nonprofit and accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org/800.621.7440), Franklin offers more than 50 bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs — all available 100% online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
4,444
Completions By Degree
1,820
Est. Online Degree Offerings
100%
Private Colleges & Universities Offering Degrees Near Central Southwest in Houston
There are at least 6 schools offering degrees near Central Southwest, and 6 are four-year private colleges or universities where about 11,837 undergraduate students were enrolled. In 2022, a total of 5,848 degrees were completed at private colleges and universities, including 2,984 that were offered online.
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Franklin offers more than 50 online bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctoral programs in the Central Southwest area. Franklin University is an institutionally 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 2022, 1,011 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 94 associate degrees, 676 master's degrees, and 39 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
4,444
Completions By Degree
1,820
Est. Online Degree Availability
100%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Baylor College of Medicine is an institutionally 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. Doctoral degrees are the most popular at Baylor College of Medicine. In 2022, 273 doctoral degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 0 bachelor's degrees, 76 master's degrees, were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
0
Completions By Degree
349
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Houston Graduate School of Theology is an institutionally 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 Houston Graduate School of Theology. In 2022, 25 master's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 0 bachelor's degrees, and 7 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
0
Completions By Degree
32
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
The Art Institute of Houston is an institutionally 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. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at The Art Institute of Houston. In 2022, 54 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 17 associate degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
380
Completions By Degree
71
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Rice University is an institutionally 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 Rice University. In 2022, 1,235 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 1,135 master's degrees, and 225 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
4,240
Completions By Degree
2,595
Est. Online Degree Availability
26%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Houston Baptist University is an institutionally 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 Houston Baptist University. In 2022, 561 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 390 master's degrees, and 30 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
2,773
Completions By Degree
981
Est. Online Degree Availability
50%
Completions by Program Area
Public Colleges & Universities Near Central Southwest in Houston
There are 2 four-year public colleges located near Central Southwest. About 1,016 students were enrolled in undergraduate programs, and about 1,855 degrees were completed at public colleges near Central Southwest. Tuition shown reflects in-state rates.
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is an institutionally 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 all programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. In 2022, 152 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 17 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
331
Completions By Degree
169
Est. Online Degree Availability
100%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston is an institutionally 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. Master's degrees are the most popular at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. In 2022, 730 master's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 421 bachelor's degrees, and 535 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
685
Completions By Degree
1,686
Est. Online Degree Availability
42%
Completions by Program Area
Affordable Colleges Near Central Southwest in Houston
Wondering what you can expect to pay for a degree near Central Southwest? According to undergraduate tuition data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, the average tuition at Central Southwest-area's 4-year nonprofit schools is $33,712. The average tuition at similar 4-year for-profit schools near Central Southwest is $20,794, while tuition at 2-year online colleges and universities is N/A.
4-Year Nonprofit
4-Year For-Profit
2-Year
Accredited Colleges Serving Central Southwest in Houston
Earning a college degree is an investment — and earning a degree from an institutionally accredited university is one of the best ways to ensure your education is of high quality. Institutionally accredited universities are held to rigorous standards by state and regional bodies and undergo regular reviews to verify that their processes and academic programs meet the proper standards.
Wondering if a certain college or university offering degree programs in Central Southwest is institutionally accredited? View a list of institutionally accredited colleges and universities serving Central Southwest here. We've made it easy to find your school by breaking down the list by school type.
- Franklin University
- Houston Graduate School of Theology
- Baylor College of Medicine
- Houston Baptist University
- Rice University
- The Art Institute of Houston