Best Colleges for Education in Texas
The best colleges for a Education degree in Texas, led by Texas A&M University-College Station, The University of Texas at Austin and Southern Methodist University. Each school is shown with its acceptance rate, tuition, and average SAT so you can weigh Education programs side by side.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best college for Education in Texas?
Based on our rankings, Texas A&M University-College Station is the top-ranked college for Education in Texas. Other top choices include The University of Texas at Austin, Southern Methodist University, Texas Christian University.
What are the best Education schools?
The best Education schools, based on program-specific federal data including median earnings and graduate counts, are Texas A&M University-College Station, The University of Texas at Austin, Southern Methodist University. Our rankings use College Scorecard field-of-study data rather than editorial opinion.
How much does it cost to study Education?
The average out-of-state tuition among top Education programs is approximately $37,383 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 Education degree?
A bachelor's degree in Education 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 Education 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 Education graduates
Among the top 10 ranked Education programs, the average early-career salary is approximately $68,247 per year. Below are the highest-paying Education programs based on federal College Scorecard earnings data reported by graduates four years after completion.
- Southern Methodist University — Dallas, TX · $78,354/yr (rank #1)
- The University of Texas at Austin — Austin, TX · $75,121/yr (rank #2)
- Texas A&M University-College Station — College Station, TX · $72,097/yr (rank #3)
- Trinity University — San Antonio, TX · $71,668/yr (rank #4)
- Texas Christian University — Fort Worth, TX · $68,424/yr (rank #5)
- 1. Texas A&M University-College Station — College Station, TX · 57.4% acceptance · SAT 1,280 · $40,124 tuition · 84% grad rate
- 2. The University of Texas at Austin — Austin, TX · 26.6% acceptance · SAT 1,395 · $44,908 tuition · 89% grad rate
- 3. Southern Methodist University — Dallas, TX · 63.4% acceptance · SAT 1,428 · $67,040 tuition · 84% grad rate
- 4. Texas Christian University — Fort Worth, TX · 44.5% acceptance · SAT 1,298 · $61,740 tuition · 86% grad rate
- 5. The University of Texas at Arlington — Arlington, TX · 79.9% acceptance · SAT 1,124 · $29,582 tuition · 54% grad rate
- 6. Trinity University — San Antonio, TX · 25.9% acceptance · SAT 1,416 · $53,676 tuition · 84% grad rate
- 7. The University of Texas at San Antonio — San Antonio, TX · 86.8% acceptance · SAT 1,105 · $22,051 tuition · 53% grad rate
- 8. Baylor University — Waco, TX · 51.3% acceptance · SAT 1,329 · $58,100 tuition · 80% grad rate
- 9. The University of Texas at Dallas — Richardson, TX · 65.1% acceptance · SAT 1,286 · $40,144 tuition · 76% grad rate
- 10. Texas Tech University — Lubbock, TX · 72.7% acceptance · SAT 1,190 · $24,451 tuition · 69% grad rate
- 11. University of Houston-Clear Lake — Houston, TX · 90.5% acceptance · SAT 1,060 · $21,114 tuition · 52% grad rate
- 12. University of North Texas — Denton, TX · 72.2% acceptance · SAT 1,109 · $21,149 tuition · 61% grad rate
- 13. University of Dallas — Irving, TX · 53.4% acceptance · SAT 1,227 · $53,930 tuition · 73% grad rate
- 14. Texas Wesleyan University — Fort Worth, TX · 69.2% acceptance · SAT 1,070 · $39,582 tuition · 32% grad rate
- 15. Southwestern University — Georgetown, TX · 43.1% acceptance · SAT 1,241 · $53,813 tuition · 73% grad rate
- 16. Wayland Baptist University — Plainview, TX · 56% acceptance · $23,782 tuition · 19% grad rate
- 17. LeTourneau University — Longview, TX · 38% acceptance · SAT 1,208 · $37,160 tuition · 59% grad rate
- 18. Lubbock Christian University — Lubbock, TX · 73.1% acceptance · SAT 1,100 · $28,540 tuition · 51% grad rate
- 19. East Texas Baptist University — Marshall, TX · 57.8% acceptance · $30,680 tuition · 47% grad rate
- 20. Sam Houston State University — Huntsville, TX · 90.3% acceptance · SAT 1,041 · $19,068 tuition · 55% grad rate
- 21. Texas A & M International University — Laredo, TX · 44.4% acceptance · SAT 993 · $19,454 tuition · 46% grad rate
- 22. Abilene Christian University — Abilene, TX · 66% acceptance · SAT 1,194 · $44,200 tuition · 59% grad rate
- 23. Hardin-Simmons University — Abilene, TX · 90% acceptance · SAT 1,108 · $32,960 tuition · 46% grad rate
- 24. McMurry University — Abilene, TX · 57% acceptance · SAT 1,043 · $32,340 tuition · 44% grad rate
- 25. Howard Payne University — Brownwood, TX · 67.4% acceptance · SAT 1,026 · $34,982 tuition · 28% grad rate
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