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Best Bachelor's Degree Schools in Texas

2023 Best Bachelor's Degree Schools in Texas

67 Schools Ranked
$26,163 Avg Tuition & Fees*

Today's students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Also, there are a number of trade schools and bootcamp with offerings that you might find attractive.

The Best Bachelor's Degree Schools in Texas ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 67 schools in Texas to see which ones offered the best bachelor's degree programs for students. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.

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Top Bachelor's Degree Schools in Texas

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#1

Rice University

Houston, Texas
1,243 Total Awards
$58,128 Average Tuition & Fees

Our analysis found Rice University to be the best school for students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Texas. Located in Houston, Texas, the medium-sized private not-for-profit school awarded 1,243 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in .

The average tuition and fees at Rice is $58,128. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid.

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10,094 Total Awards

Out of the 67 schools in Texas that were part of this year’s ranking, The University of Texas at Austin landed the # 2 spot on the list. UT Austin is a public institution located in Austin, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 10,094 bachelor’s degrees in .

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#3

Texas Christian University

Fort Worth, Texas
2,663 Total Awards
$57,220 Average Tuition & Fees

The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Texas Christian University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best schools in Texas. Located in Fort Worth, Texas, the fairly large private not-for-profit school awarded 2,663 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in .

If you want to attend TCU, expect to pay an average of $57,220 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid.

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2,087 Total Awards
$64,460 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Southern Methodist University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas list. SMU is a private not-for-profit institution located in Dallas, Texas. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 2,087 bachelor’s degrees in .

The average tuition and fees at SMU is $64,460. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid.

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#5

Texas A&M University - College Station

College Station, Texas
13,542 Total Awards
$12,841 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Texas A&M University - College Station. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas list. College Station, Texas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 13,542 students in .

Full-time students from Texas pay an average of $12,841 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Texas A&M College Station. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $40,328.

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#6

Trinity University

San Antonio, Texas
697 Total Awards
$51,352 Average Tuition & Fees

Trinity University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas ranking. Trinity U is a small private not-for-profit school situated in San Antonio, Texas. It awarded 697 bachelor’s degrees in .

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $51,352 to cover tuition and fees at Trinity U. The school does not offer an in-state discount.

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#7

Wayland Baptist University

Plainview, Texas
577 Total Awards
$23,186 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #7, Wayland Baptist University did quite well on this year’s best schools for students working on their bachelor’s degree. Plainview, Texas is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 577 students in .

Wayland Baptist University does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $23,186. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid.

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#8

Southwestern University

Georgetown, Texas
457 Total Awards
$50,858 Average Tuition & Fees

Southwestern University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas ranking. Located in Georgetown, Texas, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 457 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in .

Southwestern does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $50,858. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid.

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#9

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, Texas
7,358 Total Awards
$11,852 Average Tuition & Fees

Texas Tech University landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree programs. Located in Lubbock, Texas, the large public school handed out 7,358 bachelor’s degree awards in .

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Texas Tech is $11,852. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $24,451.

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#10

Baylor University

Waco, Texas
3,999 Total Awards

Baylor University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas ranking. Baylor University is a large private not-for-profit school located in Waco, Texas that handed out 3,999 bachelor’s degrees in .

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1,549 Total Awards
$8,322 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #11, University of Houston - Clear Lake did quite well on this year’s best schools for students working on their bachelor’s degree. This medium-sized public school is located in Houston, Texas, and it awarded 1,549 bachelor’s degrees in .

Full-time students from Texas pay an average of $8,322 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend UH Clear Lake. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $22,506.

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556 Total Awards
$7,363 Average Tuition & Fees

Texas A & M University - Central Texas landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree programs. Texas A & M University - Central Texas is a small public school located in Killeen, Texas that handed out 556 bachelor’s degrees in .

Full-time students from Texas pay an average of $7,363 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Texas A & M University - Central Texas. Out-of-state students pay an average of $17,155.

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#13

Sam Houston State University

Huntsville, Texas
4,254 Total Awards
$9,228 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #13, Sam Houston State University did quite well on this year’s best schools for students working on their bachelor’s degree. Sam Houston State University is a large public school located in Huntsville, Texas that handed out 4,254 bachelor’s degrees in .

Students from Texas who attend SHSU full time pay an average of $9,228 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $19,020.

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#14

University of Houston

Houston, Texas
8,022 Total Awards
$9,711 Average Tuition & Fees

University of Houston ranked #14 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas list. Located in Houston, Texas, the large public school handed out 8,022 bachelor’s degree awards in .

Students from Texas who attend UH full time pay an average of $9,711 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $22,191.

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#15

The University of Texas at Dallas

Richardson, Texas
5,289 Total Awards

With a ranking of #15, The University of Texas at Dallas did quite well on this year’s best schools for students working on their bachelor’s degree. This large public school is located in Richardson, Texas, and it awarded 5,289 bachelor’s degrees in .

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860 Total Awards
$9,237 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #16, The University of Texas of the Permian Basin did quite well on this year’s best schools for students working on their bachelor’s degree. The University of Texas of the Permian Basin is a medium-sized public school located in Odessa, Texas that handed out 860 bachelor’s degrees in .

Students from Texas who attend UT Permian Basin full time pay an average of $9,237 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $21,477.

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#17

Lubbock Christian University

Lubbock, Texas
265 Total Awards
$27,298 Average Tuition & Fees

Lubbock Christian University ranked #17 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas list. LCU is a private not-for-profit institution located in Lubbock, Texas. The school has a small population, and it awarded 265 bachelor’s degrees in .

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $27,298 to cover tuition and fees at LCU. The school does not offer an in-state discount.

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#18

University of North Texas

Denton, Texas
7,805 Total Awards
$11,164 Average Tuition & Fees

University of North Texas came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas ranking. UNT is a public institution located in Denton, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 7,805 bachelor’s degrees in .

Full-time students from Texas pay an average of $11,164 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend UNT. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $21,244.

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#19

Texas State University

San Marcos, Texas
7,127 Total Awards
$11,450 Average Tuition & Fees

Texas State University came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas ranking. Texas State is a large public school situated in San Marcos, Texas. It awarded 7,127 bachelor’s degrees in .

Full-time students from Texas pay an average of $11,450 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Texas State. Out-of-state students pay an average of $23,210.

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#20

Stephen F Austin State University

Nacogdoches, Texas
2,126 Total Awards
$10,600 Average Tuition & Fees

Stephen F Austin State University came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas ranking. Located in Nacogdoches, Texas, the fairly large public school handed out 2,126 bachelor’s degree awards in .

Full-time students from Texas pay an average of $10,600 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend SFASU. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $20,680.

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7,307 Total Awards
$11,727 Average Tuition & Fees

The University of Texas at Arlington landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree programs. Located in Arlington, Texas, the large public school handed out 7,307 bachelor’s degree awards in .

In-state students pay an average of $11,727 in tuition and fees if they attend UT Arlington full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $29,659.

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2,835 Total Awards
$7,536 Average Tuition & Fees

University of Houston - Downtown landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree programs. University of Houston - Downtown is a fairly large public school located in Houston, Texas that handed out 2,835 bachelor’s degrees in .

Students from Texas who attend UH Downtown full time pay an average of $7,536 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $17,472.

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#23

University of Dallas

Irving, Texas
323 Total Awards
$50,880 Average Tuition & Fees

University of Dallas ranked #23 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas list. University of Dallas is a small private not-for-profit school located in Irving, Texas that handed out 323 bachelor’s degrees in .

The average tuition and fees at UD is $50,880. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid.

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#24

Texas Lutheran University

Seguin, Texas
374 Total Awards
$34,920 Average Tuition & Fees

Texas Lutheran University ranked #24 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas list. TLU is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Seguin, Texas. It awarded 374 bachelor’s degrees in .

The average tuition and fees at TLU is $34,920. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid.

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#25

St. Mary's University

San Antonio, Texas
423 Total Awards
$36,242 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #25, St. Mary’s University did quite well on this year’s best schools for students working on their bachelor’s degree. St. Mary’s is a private not-for-profit institution located in San Antonio, Texas. The school has a small population, and it awarded 423 bachelor’s degrees in .

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $36,242 to cover tuition and fees at St. Mary’s. The school does not offer an in-state discount.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.

References

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

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