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Best Colleges for Finance in Texas

The best colleges for a Finance degree in Texas, led by The University of Texas at Austin, Texas A&M University-College Station and Southern Methodist University. Each school is shown with its acceptance rate, tuition, and average SAT so you can weigh Finance programs side by side.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best college for Finance in Texas?

Based on our rankings, The University of Texas at Austin is the top-ranked college for Finance in Texas. Other top choices include Texas A&M University-College Station, Southern Methodist University, Texas Christian University.

What are the best Finance schools?

The best Finance schools, based on program-specific federal data including median earnings and graduate counts, are The University of Texas at Austin, Texas A&M University-College Station, Southern Methodist University. Our rankings use College Scorecard field-of-study data rather than editorial opinion.

How much does it cost to study Finance?

The average out-of-state tuition among top Finance programs is approximately $34,579 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 Finance degree?

A bachelor's degree in Finance 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 Finance 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 Finance graduates

Among the top 10 ranked Finance programs, the average early-career salary is approximately $67,546 per year. Below are the highest-paying Finance programs based on federal College Scorecard earnings data reported by graduates four years after completion.

  1. 1. The University of Texas at Austin — Austin, TX · 26.6% acceptance · SAT 1,395 · $44,908 tuition · 89% grad rate
  2. 2. Texas A&M University-College Station — College Station, TX · 57.4% acceptance · SAT 1,280 · $40,124 tuition · 84% grad rate
  3. 3. Southern Methodist University — Dallas, TX · 63.4% acceptance · SAT 1,428 · $67,040 tuition · 84% grad rate
  4. 4. Texas Christian University — Fort Worth, TX · 44.5% acceptance · SAT 1,298 · $61,740 tuition · 86% grad rate
  5. 5. Baylor University — Waco, TX · 51.3% acceptance · SAT 1,329 · $58,100 tuition · 80% grad rate
  6. 6. The University of Texas at San Antonio — San Antonio, TX · 86.8% acceptance · SAT 1,105 · $22,051 tuition · 53% grad rate
  7. 7. Trinity University — San Antonio, TX · 25.9% acceptance · SAT 1,416 · $53,676 tuition · 84% grad rate
  8. 8. University of Houston — Houston, TX · 73.9% acceptance · SAT 1,250 · $22,547 tuition · 65% grad rate
  9. 9. The University of Texas at Arlington — Arlington, TX · 79.9% acceptance · SAT 1,124 · $29,582 tuition · 54% grad rate
  10. 10. Austin College — Sherman, TX · 47.7% acceptance · SAT 1,212 · $48,680 tuition · 67% grad rate
  11. 11. University of Houston-Clear Lake — Houston, TX · 90.5% acceptance · SAT 1,060 · $21,114 tuition · 52% grad rate
  12. 12. The University of Texas at Dallas — Richardson, TX · 65.1% acceptance · SAT 1,286 · $40,144 tuition · 76% grad rate
  13. 13. Texas Tech University — Lubbock, TX · 72.7% acceptance · SAT 1,190 · $24,451 tuition · 69% grad rate
  14. 14. University of North Texas — Denton, TX · 72.2% acceptance · SAT 1,109 · $21,149 tuition · 61% grad rate
  15. 15. Abilene Christian University — Abilene, TX · 66% acceptance · SAT 1,194 · $44,200 tuition · 59% grad rate
  16. 16. Sam Houston State University — Huntsville, TX · 90.3% acceptance · SAT 1,041 · $19,068 tuition · 55% grad rate
  17. 17. Stephen F Austin State University — Nacogdoches, TX · 94% acceptance · SAT 1,066 · $23,426 tuition · 53% grad rate
  18. 18. Midwestern State University — Wichita Falls, TX · 93.5% acceptance · $12,530 tuition · 43% grad rate
  19. 19. Lamar University — Beaumont, TX · 86.4% acceptance · SAT 1,061 · $18,745 tuition · 37% grad rate
  20. 20. Angelo State University — San Angelo, TX · 83% acceptance · SAT 1,054 · $18,300 tuition · 44% grad rate

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