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State Overview

Colleges in Texas: 72 Ranked by Earnings, Tuition & Graduation Rate

Every college in Texas with verified College Scorecard data, ranked three ways below: by graduate earnings, by in-state tuition and by graduation rate. 98 institutions in total.

Institutions

98

Avg In-State Tuition

$20,824

Avg Out-of-State

$25,968

Avg Earnings

$46,956

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Quick answer

According to College Scorecard data on CollegeFactbook.com, Texas has 98 degree-granting colleges and universities with average in-state tuition of $20,824 and average graduate earnings of $46,956 ten years after entry.

State Overview

Texas has a higher education landscape comprised of 98 institutions. The average in-state tuition across these institutions is $20,824.47, while the average out-of-state tuition is $25,968.45. The average graduate earnings for students from these institutions is $46,956.44.

These figures suggest a potential value proposition for students. The difference between in-state and out-of-state tuition indicates a financial incentive for Texas residents. The average graduate earnings provide insight into the potential return on investment for students attending these institutions.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Schools by Type

The University of Texas at Austin logo

The University of Texas at Austin

PUBLIC

Austin, TX

Tuition

$11,678

Avg Earnings

$60,896

Acceptance

29%
Texas A&M University-College Station logo

Texas A&M University-College Station

PUBLIC

College Station, TX

Tuition

$13,099

Avg Earnings

$59,386

Acceptance

63%
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi logo

Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi

PUBLIC

Corpus Christi, TX

Tuition

$9,748

Avg Earnings

$42,933

Acceptance

90%
Texas Tech University logo

Texas Tech University

PUBLIC

Lubbock, TX

Tuition

$11,852

Avg Earnings

$52,588

Acceptance

71%
Texas State University logo

Texas State University

PUBLIC

San Marcos, TX

Tuition

$11,450

Avg Earnings

$46,716

Acceptance

90%
University of Houston logo

University of Houston

PUBLIC

Houston, TX

Tuition

$9,711

Avg Earnings

$52,768

Acceptance

70%
University of North Texas logo

University of North Texas

PUBLIC

Denton, TX

Tuition

$11,164

Avg Earnings

$46,304

Acceptance

73%
Tarleton State University logo

Tarleton State University

PUBLIC

Stephenville, TX

Tuition

$7,878

Avg Earnings

$46,729

Acceptance

94%

Texas Southern University

PUBLIC

Houston, TX

Tuition

$9,173

Avg Earnings

$32,986

Acceptance

93%
The University of Texas at Dallas logo

The University of Texas at Dallas

PUBLIC

Richardson, TX

Tuition

$14,564

Avg Earnings

$57,249

Acceptance

66%
Sam Houston State University logo

Sam Houston State University

PUBLIC

Huntsville, TX

Tuition

$9,228

Avg Earnings

$45,337

Acceptance

85%
Lamar University logo

Lamar University

PUBLIC

Beaumont, TX

Tuition

$8,690

Avg Earnings

$47,077

Acceptance

86%
The University of Texas at Arlington logo

The University of Texas at Arlington

PUBLIC

Arlington, TX

Tuition

$11,728

Avg Earnings

$60,902

Acceptance

81%
Texas Woman's University logo

Texas Woman's University

PUBLIC

Denton, TX

Tuition

$8,648

Avg Earnings

$48,773

Acceptance

95%

University of Houston-Downtown

PUBLIC

Houston, TX

Tuition

$7,708

Avg Earnings

$49,120

Acceptance

91%
Angelo State University logo

Angelo State University

PUBLIC

San Angelo, TX

Tuition

$8,319

Avg Earnings

$41,050

Acceptance

79%
The University of Texas at San Antonio logo

The University of Texas at San Antonio

PUBLIC

San Antonio, TX

Tuition

$8,991

Avg Earnings

$46,340

Acceptance

89%

Stephen F Austin State University

PUBLIC

Nacogdoches, TX

Tuition

$10,600

Avg Earnings

$43,144

Acceptance

88%
Texas A&M University-San Antonio logo

Texas A&M University-San Antonio

PUBLIC

San Antonio, TX

Tuition

$9,548

Avg Earnings

$43,479

Acceptance

92%

Midwestern State University

PUBLIC

Wichita Falls, TX

Tuition

$10,310

Avg Earnings

$46,637

Acceptance

87%

Popular Majors in Texas

Business Administration, Management and Operations

16,898 graduates

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

15,062 graduates

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other

10,166 graduates

Psychology, General

7,706 graduates

Biology, General

7,191 graduates

Accounting and Related Services

6,918 graduates

Health and Physical Education/Fitness

6,562 graduates

Educational Administration and Supervision

5,218 graduates

Computer and Information Sciences, General

5,215 graduates

Criminal Justice and Corrections

5,123 graduates

Finance and Financial Management Services

4,948 graduates

Marketing

3,899 graduates
Business Administration, Management and Operations Salary Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Salary Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other Salary

Cost Comparison

TX Avg In-State $20,824
TX Avg Out-of-State $25,968

Cost Analysis

Texas's average in-state tuition of $20,824 compares to an average out-of-state tuition of $25,968. The average graduate from a Texas institution earns $46,956 within 5 years of graduation.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 98 colleges and universities in Texas, including public, private non-profit, and for-profit institutions.

Best Colleges in Texas, Ranked by Data

Three orderings of the same 72 colleges, straight from College Scorecard: who earns most after graduating, who charges least in-state, and who graduates the largest share. No editorial weighting.

Best colleges in Texas by graduate earnings

  1. 1 Chamberlain University-Texas $84,533 median, 5 yrs · Houston
  2. 2 Rice University $79,751 median, 5 yrs · Houston
  3. 3 Southern Methodist University $65,556 median, 5 yrs · Dallas
  4. 4 The University of Texas at Arlington $60,902 median, 5 yrs · Arlington
  5. 5 The University of Texas at Austin $60,896 median, 5 yrs · Austin
  6. 6 Texas Christian University $60,435 median, 5 yrs · Fort Worth
  7. 7 Texas A&M University-College Station $59,386 median, 5 yrs · College Station
  8. 8 The University of Texas at Dallas $57,249 median, 5 yrs · Richardson
  9. 9 Baylor University $56,532 median, 5 yrs · Waco
  10. 10 Trinity University $55,224 median, 5 yrs · San Antonio

Cheapest colleges in Texas by in-state tuition

  1. 1 University of Houston-Victoria $7,499 / year · Victoria
  2. 2 Sul Ross State University $7,592 / year · Alpine
  3. 3 University of Houston-Downtown $7,708 / year · Houston
  4. 4 University of Houston-Clear Lake $7,746 / year · Houston
  5. 5 Texas A & M International University $7,846 / year · Laredo
  6. 6 Tarleton State University $7,878 / year · Stephenville
  7. 7 Texas A&M University-Texarkana $7,930 / year · Texarkana
  8. 8 Angelo State University $8,319 / year · San Angelo
  9. 9 Texas Woman's University $8,648 / year · Denton
  10. 10 Lamar University $8,690 / year · Beaumont

Best colleges in Texas by graduation rate

  1. 1 Rice University 95 % graduate · Houston
  2. 2 The University of Texas at Austin 88 % graduate · Austin
  3. 3 Texas Christian University 85 % graduate · Fort Worth
  4. 4 Texas A&M University-College Station 84 % graduate · College Station
  5. 5 Southern Methodist University 83 % graduate · Dallas
  6. 6 Baylor University 81 % graduate · Waco
  7. 7 Trinity University 79 % graduate · San Antonio
  8. 8 Austin College 71 % graduate · Sherman
  9. 9 Southwestern University 71 % graduate · Georgetown
  10. 10 The University of Texas at Dallas 70 % graduate · Richardson

National rankings: highest earning · most affordable · best graduation rate · best ROI.