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2022 Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in Texas

30 Ranked Colleges
966 Degrees Awarded
$17,700 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in Texas

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in Texas” ranking is part of that endeavor.

With 310,601 degrees handed out in 2019-2020, education is the 4th most popular major in the United States. In 2017-2018, education graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $43,887 and had an average of $30,244 in loans still to pay off.

Across Texas, there were 16,546 education graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 966 education graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in Texas” ranking, we looked at 30 colleges that offer a degree in education. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great education programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the education program at the school. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in Texas

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in Texas.

Top 27 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Education in Texas

#1 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Texas A&M University - College Station. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in Texas. Texas A&M College Station is a large school located in College Station, Texas that handed out 85 doctorate’s education degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our texas doctor’s degree education students list, Texas A&M College Station has also earned the #1 rank in our “Best Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in Texas” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Texas A&M College Station are $22,743.

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#2

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, Texas
#4 in overall quality

Out of the 30 schools in the Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in Texas that were part of this year’s ranking, Texas Tech University landed the #2 spot on the list. Texas Tech University is a large school located in Lubbock, Texas that handed out 87 doctorate’s education degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our texas doctor’s degree education students list, Texas Tech has also earned the #4 rank in our “Best Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in Texas” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas Tech are $17,530, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#10 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of North Texas. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in Texas list. Denton, Texas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s education degrees to 79 students in 2019-2020.

UNT did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #10 on our “Best Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in Texas” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Texas are $15,618.

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#4

University of Houston

Houston, Texas
#9 in overall quality

Out of the 30 schools in the Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in Texas that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Houston landed the #4 spot on the list. Houston, Texas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s education degrees to 55 students in 2019-2020.

UH also took the #9 spot in our “Best Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in Texas” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UH are $18,689, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#2 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend The University of Texas at Austin. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in Texas list. This large school is located in Austin, Texas, and it awarded 66 doctorate’s education degrees in 2019-2020.

UT Austin also took the #2 spot in our “Best Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in Texas” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UT Austin are $22,886, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#14 in overall quality

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in Texas ranking. UT Rio Grande Valley is located in Edinburg, Texas and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 14 doctorate’s education degrees to qualified students.

UT Rio Grande Valley also made our “Best Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in Texas” list, coming in at #14. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UT Rio Grande Valley are $15,151.

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#18 in overall quality

Texas A&M University - Commerce did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in Texas ranking, coming in at #7. This fairly large school is located in Commerce, Texas, and it awarded 62 doctorate’s education degrees in 2019-2020.

Texas A&M Commerce not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #18 on our “Best Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in Texas” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas A&M Commerce are $14,549, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#15 in overall quality

Texas Woman’s University landed the #8 spot on the 2022 Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in Texas ranking. Texas Woman’s University is located in Denton, Texas and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 5 doctorate’s education degrees to qualified students.

TWU also took the #15 spot in our “Best Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in Texas” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas Woman’s University are $14,962, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Texas Woman’s University Education Report

#21 in overall quality

The University of Texas at San Antonio did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in Texas ranking, coming in at #8. Located in San Antonio, Texas, this large public school awarded 36 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s education students in 2019-2020.

UTSA also took the #21 spot in our “Best Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in Texas” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Texas at San Antonio are $25,807, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#17 in overall quality

With a ranking of #9, Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in Texas list. This fairly large school is located in Corpus Christi, Texas, and it awarded 21 doctorate’s education degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our texas doctor’s degree education students list, Texas A&M Corpus Christi has also earned the #17 rank in our “Best Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in Texas” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi are $15,683, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#10

Sam Houston State University

Huntsville, Texas
#19 in overall quality

With a ranking of #10, Sam Houston State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in Texas list. Sam Houston State University is a large school located in Huntsville, Texas that handed out 33 doctorate’s education degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our texas doctor’s degree education students list, SHSU has also earned the #19 rank in our “Best Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in Texas” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Sam Houston State University are $15,704, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Sam Houston State University Education Report

#11

Texas State University

San Marcos, Texas
#15 in overall quality

Texas State University landed the #11 spot on the 2022 Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in Texas ranking. Texas State University is a public institution located in San Marcos, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 24 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Texas State also took the #15 spot in our “Best Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in Texas” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas State University are $17,040, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Texas State Education Report

#12 in overall quality

Concordia University, Texas did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in Texas ranking, coming in at #12. Located in Lakeway, Texas, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 19 degrees to qualified doctorate’s education students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Concordia University, Texas, the school also landed the #12 spot in our “Best Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in Texas” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Concordia University, Texas are $10,890, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#13

Lamar University

Beaumont, Texas
#22 in overall quality

Lamar University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in Texas ranking, coming in at #13. Lamar University is a public institution located in Beaumont, Texas. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 52 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Lamar University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #22 on our “Best Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in Texas” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Lamar University are $15,699, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#24 in overall quality

With a ranking of #14, The University of Texas at El Paso did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in Texas list. This large school is located in El Paso, Texas, and it awarded 16 doctorate’s education degrees in 2019-2020.

UTEP not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #24 on our “Best Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in Texas” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Texas at El Paso are $16,180, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#16 in overall quality

University of Houston - Clear Lake ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in Texas list. Houston, Texas is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s education degrees to 24 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our texas doctor’s degree education students list, UH Clear Lake has also earned the #16 rank in our “Best Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in Texas” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UH Clear Lake are $19,216.

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Texas A&M University - Kingsville did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in Texas ranking, coming in at #16. Kingsville, Texas is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s education degrees to 13 students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas A&M Kingsville are $14,066, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Texas A&M Kingsville Education Report

#25 in overall quality

Stephen F Austin State University landed the #17 spot on the 2022 Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in Texas ranking. Stephen F Austin State University is a fairly large public school situated in Nacogdoches, Texas. It awarded 4 doctorate’s education degrees in 2019-2020.

SFASU also took the #25 spot in our “Best Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in Texas” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Stephen F Austin State University are $15,695, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#17

Houston Baptist University

Houston, Texas
#20 in overall quality

Houston Baptist University landed the #17 spot on the 2022 Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in Texas ranking. Houston Baptist University is located in Houston, Texas and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 18 doctorate’s education degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our texas doctor’s degree education students list, HBU has also earned the #20 rank in our “Best Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in Texas” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Houston Baptist University are $12,650.

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#18

Dallas Baptist University

Dallas, Texas
#7 in overall quality

Dallas Baptist University came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in Texas ranking. Located in Dallas, Texas, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 37 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s education students in 2019-2020.

DBU also took the #7 spot in our “Best Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in Texas” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Dallas Baptist University are $20,204.

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#19

Tarleton State University

Stephenville, Texas
#25 in overall quality

With a ranking of #19, Tarleton State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in Texas list. Tarleton is a fairly large public school situated in Stephenville, Texas. It awarded 24 doctorate’s education degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our texas doctor’s degree education students list, Tarleton has also earned the #25 rank in our “Best Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in Texas” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Tarleton State University are $15,485, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#20

Prairie View A & M University

Prairie View, Texas

Prairie View A & M University landed the #20 spot on the 2022 Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in Texas ranking. Located in Prairie View, Texas, this medium-sized public school handed out 11 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s education students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Prairie View A & M University are $17,071, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full PVAMU Education Report

#21

Texas Wesleyan University

Fort Worth, Texas
#13 in overall quality

Texas Wesleyan University ranked #21 on this year’s Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in Texas list. Texas Wesleyan University is a small school located in Fort Worth, Texas that handed out 17 doctorate’s education degrees in 2019-2020.

Texas Wesleyan not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #13 on our “Best Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in Texas” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Texas Wesleyan University are $16,992.

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#23 in overall quality

The University of Texas at Arlington did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in Texas ranking, coming in at #22. UT Arlington is located in Arlington, Texas and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 10 doctorate’s education degrees to qualified students.

UT Arlington also made our “Best Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in Texas” list, coming in at #23. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Texas at Arlington are $23,376.

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#23

University of St. Thomas

Houston, Texas
#8 in overall quality

University of St. Thomas came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in Texas ranking. This small school is located in Houston, Texas, and it awarded 30 doctorate’s education degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UST, the school also landed the #8 spot in our “Best Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in Texas” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of St. Thomas are $21,634, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#24

Texas Southern University

Houston, Texas

Texas Southern University came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in Texas ranking. Located in Houston, Texas, this medium-sized public school handed out 9 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s education students in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at TSU are $13,221.

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#11 in overall quality

With a ranking of #25, Abilene Christian University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in Texas list. Abilene Christian University is located in Abilene, Texas and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 32 doctorate’s education degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our texas doctor’s degree education students list, Abilene Christian has also earned the #11 rank in our “Best Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in Texas” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Abilene Christian University are $23,238, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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Notes and References

References

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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