Best Colleges for Business Administration in Texas
The best colleges for a Business Administration degree in Texas, led by Rice University, The University of Texas at Austin and Texas A&M University-College Station. Each school is shown with its acceptance rate, tuition, and average SAT so you can weigh Business Administration programs side by side.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best college for Business Administration in Texas?
Based on our rankings, Rice University is the top-ranked college for Business Administration in Texas. Other top choices include The University of Texas at Austin, Texas A&M University-College Station, Southern Methodist University.
What are the best Business Administration schools?
The best Business Administration schools, based on program-specific federal data including median earnings and graduate counts, are Rice University, The University of Texas at Austin, Texas A&M University-College Station. Our rankings use College Scorecard field-of-study data rather than editorial opinion.
How much does it cost to study Business Administration?
The average out-of-state tuition among top Business Administration programs is approximately $38,945 per year. However, costs vary significantly — many schools offer generous financial aid packages that can reduce the effective cost.
How long does it take to get a Business Administration degree?
A bachelor's degree in Business Administration typically takes four years of full-time study. Some programs offer accelerated tracks or combined bachelor's-to-master's options that can extend or shorten the timeline.
How are these Business Administration rankings determined?
Our major rankings are independently calculated from U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard field-of-study (CIP) data — primarily median earnings 4 years after graduation and program scale (graduate count), with a 10+ annual graduates minimum per program. They are not derived from US News or any other publication.
Career outcomes for Business Administration graduates
Among the top 10 ranked Business Administration programs, the average early-career salary is approximately $70,388 per year. Below are the highest-paying Business Administration programs based on federal College Scorecard earnings data reported by graduates four years after completion.
- Rice University — Houston, TX · $89,718/yr (rank #1)
- Southern Methodist University — Dallas, TX · $78,354/yr (rank #2)
- The University of Texas at Austin — Austin, TX · $75,121/yr (rank #3)
- Texas A&M University-College Station — College Station, TX · $72,097/yr (rank #4)
- Trinity University — San Antonio, TX · $71,668/yr (rank #5)
- 1. Rice University — Houston, TX · 8% acceptance · SAT 1,553 · $64,144 tuition · 95% grad rate
- 2. The University of Texas at Austin — Austin, TX · 26.6% acceptance · SAT 1,395 · $44,908 tuition · 89% grad rate
- 3. Texas A&M University-College Station — College Station, TX · 57.4% acceptance · SAT 1,280 · $40,124 tuition · 84% grad rate
- 4. Southern Methodist University — Dallas, TX · 63.4% acceptance · SAT 1,428 · $67,040 tuition · 84% grad rate
- 5. Texas Christian University — Fort Worth, TX · 44.5% acceptance · SAT 1,298 · $61,740 tuition · 86% grad rate
- 6. Baylor University — Waco, TX · 51.3% acceptance · SAT 1,329 · $58,100 tuition · 80% grad rate
- 7. The University of Texas at Arlington — Arlington, TX · 79.9% acceptance · SAT 1,124 · $29,582 tuition · 54% grad rate
- 8. The University of Texas at San Antonio — San Antonio, TX · 86.8% acceptance · SAT 1,105 · $22,051 tuition · 53% grad rate
- 9. University of Houston — Houston, TX · 73.9% acceptance · SAT 1,250 · $22,547 tuition · 65% grad rate
- 10. Trinity University — San Antonio, TX · 25.9% acceptance · SAT 1,416 · $53,676 tuition · 84% grad rate
- 11. University of Houston-Clear Lake — Houston, TX · 90.5% acceptance · SAT 1,060 · $21,114 tuition · 52% grad rate
- 12. Austin College — Sherman, TX · 47.7% acceptance · SAT 1,212 · $48,680 tuition · 67% grad rate
- 13. Texas Tech University — Lubbock, TX · 72.7% acceptance · SAT 1,190 · $24,451 tuition · 69% grad rate
- 14. University of North Texas — Denton, TX · 72.2% acceptance · SAT 1,109 · $21,149 tuition · 61% grad rate
- 15. The University of Texas at Dallas — Richardson, TX · 65.1% acceptance · SAT 1,286 · $40,144 tuition · 76% grad rate
- 16. University of Dallas — Irving, TX · 53.4% acceptance · SAT 1,227 · $53,930 tuition · 73% grad rate
- 17. Southwestern University — Georgetown, TX · 43.1% acceptance · SAT 1,241 · $53,813 tuition · 73% grad rate
- 18. Wayland Baptist University — Plainview, TX · 56% acceptance · $23,782 tuition · 19% grad rate
- 19. Texas Wesleyan University — Fort Worth, TX · 69.2% acceptance · SAT 1,070 · $39,582 tuition · 32% grad rate
- 20. LeTourneau University — Longview, TX · 38% acceptance · SAT 1,208 · $37,160 tuition · 59% grad rate
- 21. Sam Houston State University — Huntsville, TX · 90.3% acceptance · SAT 1,041 · $19,068 tuition · 55% grad rate
- 22. Lubbock Christian University — Lubbock, TX · 73.1% acceptance · SAT 1,100 · $28,540 tuition · 51% grad rate
- 23. Abilene Christian University — Abilene, TX · 66% acceptance · SAT 1,194 · $44,200 tuition · 59% grad rate
- 24. East Texas Baptist University — Marshall, TX · 57.8% acceptance · $30,680 tuition · 47% grad rate
- 25. Stephen F Austin State University — Nacogdoches, TX · 94% acceptance · SAT 1,066 · $23,426 tuition · 53% grad rate
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