2027 Best Value Photography Schools in Texas
[Photography](/majors/visual-and-performing-arts/film-video-and-photographic-arts/photography/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 3 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for photography students.
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2027 Best Value Photography Schools in Texas
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in photography, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Photography Schools
Leading the list is University Of Houston, our #1 best value for photography in Texas. Located in the city of Houston, University Of Houston is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $9,717 in tuition and fees, compared with $22,547 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for photography graduates is $21,255. Photography graduates of University Of Houston earn a median of $57,529 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $21,255 median debt. The acceptance rate is 74%.
Texas State University San Marcos is a great value for students pursuing a degree in photography, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of San Marcos, Texas State University San Marcos is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $11,450, while out-of-state students pay about $22,930. Photography graduates carry a median of $26,864 in student loans. Soon after graduation, photography degree recipients from Texas State University San Marcos generally make around $33,610. That is a strong return on a $26,864 median debt. The acceptance rate is 89%.
A rank of #3 makes Saint Edwards University one of the best values for photography. Set in the city of Austin, Saint Edwards University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $51,384 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $25,059 to complete the photography program here. Soon after graduation, photography degree recipients from Saint Edwards University generally make around $44,054. Set against $25,059 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 81% of applicants are accepted.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 3 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 ranked schools only.
- 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).
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