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State Overview

Colleges in Texas

Explore 98 colleges and universities in Texas.

Institutions

98

Avg In-State Tuition

$20,824

Avg Out-of-State

$25,968

Avg Earnings

$46,956

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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

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%

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%

University of Houston logo

University of Houston

PUBLIC

Houston, TX

Tuition

$9,711

Avg Earnings

$52,768

Acceptance

70%

Texas State University logo

Texas State University

PUBLIC

San Marcos, TX

Tuition

$11,450

Avg Earnings

$46,716

Acceptance

90%

University of North Texas logo

University of North Texas

PUBLIC

Denton, TX

Tuition

$11,164

Avg Earnings

$46,304

Acceptance

73%

Texas Tech University logo

Texas Tech University

PUBLIC

Lubbock, TX

Tuition

$11,852

Avg Earnings

$52,588

Acceptance

71%

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%

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%

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley logo

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

PUBLIC

Edinburg, TX

Tuition

$9,859

Avg Earnings

$35,812

Acceptance

85%

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%

The University of Texas at El Paso

PUBLIC

El Paso, TX

Tuition

$9,744

Avg Earnings

$37,978

Acceptance

100%

Sam Houston State University logo

Sam Houston State University

PUBLIC

Huntsville, TX

Tuition

$9,228

Avg Earnings

$45,337

Acceptance

85%

University of Houston-Downtown

PUBLIC

Houston, TX

Tuition

$7,708

Avg Earnings

$49,120

Acceptance

91%

Tarleton State University logo

Tarleton State University

PUBLIC

Stephenville, TX

Tuition

$7,878

Avg Earnings

$46,729

Acceptance

94%

Texas Woman's University logo

Texas Woman's University

PUBLIC

Denton, TX

Tuition

$8,648

Avg Earnings

$48,773

Acceptance

95%

Stephen F Austin State University

PUBLIC

Nacogdoches, TX

Tuition

$10,600

Avg Earnings

$43,144

Acceptance

88%

Prairie View A & M University logo

Prairie View A & M University

PUBLIC

Prairie View, TX

Tuition

$11,299

Avg Earnings

$36,350

Acceptance

75%

East Texas A&M University

PUBLIC

Commerce, TX

Tuition

$10,026

Avg Earnings

$43,157

Acceptance

93%

Lamar University logo

Lamar University

PUBLIC

Beaumont, TX

Tuition

$8,690

Avg Earnings

$47,077

Acceptance

86%

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%

Popular Majors in Texas

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.

Rankings for Texas