2023 best colleges in Texas

Texas is home to 299 colleges and universities, the most of any U.S. state. University of Texas at Austin is the most well known, with numerous excellent programs across fine arts, engineering, and liberal arts. Considered to be a “Southern Ivy”, Rice University is renowned for its STEM programs and unique housing system that assigns students to one of 11 residential colleges which serve as a hub for dining and social activities. Baylor University, one of the state’s top medical schools, partners with Rice University to offer a competitive eight-year M.D. program.

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#1 in Texas | #2 in Information Technology (IT) nationally
Economic score: 0.98

The Economic Score is the combination of payback and earningsplus, and is how we determine a school’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

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Net cost: $10,549

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Payback: 1.1 years

Payback measures how long it takes the average student to pay back the total cost of attending college with marginal earnings. Marginal earnings are the difference between what the average student would have earned before attending college and what they earn afterwards.

Earnings: $69,865

Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.

EarningsPlus: + $7,401

EarningsPlus compares student earnings after college against a benchmark that Degreechoices adjusts based on each school’s unique mix of academic programs and the in-state/out-of-state composition of the student body.

Admission rate: 90%
Graduation rate: 54%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (48%) are not ranked and are displayed at the end of the ranking list.

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#2 in Texas | #23 in Information Technology (IT) nationally
Economic score: 2.29

The Economic Score is the combination of payback and earningsplus, and is how we determine a school’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

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Net cost: $18,919

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Payback: 2.5 years

Payback measures how long it takes the average student to pay back the total cost of attending college with marginal earnings. Marginal earnings are the difference between what the average student would have earned before attending college and what they earn afterwards.

Earnings: $58,400

Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.

EarningsPlus: + $5,914

EarningsPlus compares student earnings after college against a benchmark that Degreechoices adjusts based on each school’s unique mix of academic programs and the in-state/out-of-state composition of the student body.

Admission rate: 64%
Graduation rate: 84%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (48%) are not ranked and are displayed at the end of the ranking list.

How long does it take me to repay a bachelor's degree in computer/information technology administration and management in Texas?

Years

1.4 years

The cost of the average bachelor's degree in computer/information technology administration and management in Texas is covered by the new earnings of graduates in 1.4 years.

How much do graduates with bachelor's degree in computer/information technology administration and management earn in Texas?

Salary

$62,575

The median bachelor's degree in computer/information technology administration and management graduate earns $62,575 3 years after graduating.

How much does a bachelor's degree in computer/information technology administration and management cost in Texas?

Net cost

$10,568

The average annual cost of a bachelor's degree in computer/information technology administration and management is $10,568. This is the net cost and considers only students that have received Title IV funds.