by our College Data Analytics TeamThere are lots of options to choose from today when trying to decide which school to attend. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our Best Bachelor's Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Texas ranking is part of that endeavor. Due to the amount of income-based financial aid available, many 'high-priced' schools are more affordable than you think.
In This Year's Value Report:
Our analysis looked at 75 schools in Texas to determine which ones have the best value Bachelor's Degree programs. Our ranking for the best value schools is based on objective factors. We steer clear of subjective measures since they don't give a clear picture when determining how one school compares to another. More specifically, the following explains what we consider and why.
When determining the value of a school in our Best Bachelor's Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Texas ranking, we first look at its average net price of a student coming from a family that makes $0-$30k a year. The net price is defined as the sum of room and board, tuition, and fees minus any financial aid that the student receives. In addition, the overall quality of a school is important to ensure a good education, not just how much it costs.
To make it into this list a school must offer a quality education like the schools in our Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considers factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
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Rice University tops this year’s ranking as the best value (income $0-$30k) school for bachelor’s degrees in Texas for overall quality. Located in Houston, Texas, the school is a medium-sized private not-for-profit institution.
Rice University has the honor of being ranked #1 in Texas for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $5,578.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of North Texas. It ranked #2 on our 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Texas list. Denton, Texas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, University of North Texas is ranked #10 for quality in the state of Texas. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $4,728.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend The University of Texas at Austin. It ranked #3 on our 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Texas list. UT Austin is a public institution located in Austin, Texas.
Not only is The University of Texas at Austin a great value, but it is also ranked #2 in Texas for overall quality. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $11,559.
Out of the 75 bachelor’s degree schools in Texas that were part of this year’s ranking, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley landed the #4 spot on the list. UT Rio Grande Valley is a large public school situated in Edinburg, Texas.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is ranked #14 for quality in the state of Texas. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $4,055.
A rank of #5 on our Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Texas list means Texas A&M University - College Station is a great place for students working on their degree. Texas A&M University - College Station is a large public school located in College Station, Texas.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Texas A&M University - College Station is ranked #3 for quality in the state of Texas. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $12,460.
South Texas College landed the #6 spot on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Texas ranking. This large public school is located in McAllen, Texas.
Not only is South Texas College a great value, but it is also ranked #51 in Texas for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $1,000.
The University of Texas of the Permian Basin did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Texas ranking, coming in at #7. UT Permian Basin is a public institution located in Odessa, Texas.
Not only is The University of Texas of the Permian Basin a great value, but it is also ranked #34 in Texas for overall quality. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $3,450.
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Texas Tech University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Texas ranking. Lubbock, Texas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
Not only is Texas Tech University a great value, but it is also ranked #7 in Texas for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $10,499.
The University of Texas at San Antonio landed the #9 spot on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Texas ranking. The University of Texas at San Antonio is a large public school located in San Antonio, Texas.
The University of Texas at San Antonio has the honor of being ranked #15 in Texas for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $7,274.
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With a ranking of #10, Trinity University did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Texas list. Trinity U is a small private not-for-profit school situated in San Antonio, Texas.
Not only is Trinity University a great value, but it is also ranked #12 in Texas for overall quality. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $8,643.
With a ranking of #11, University of Houston did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Texas list. UH is a large public school situated in Houston, Texas.
University of Houston has the honor of being ranked #8 in Texas for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $11,449.
Texas A&M International University landed the #12 spot on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Texas ranking. Texas A&M International University is located in Laredo, Texas and has a medium-sized student population. It is a public school.
Not only is Texas A&M International University a great value, but it is also ranked #43 in Texas for overall quality. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $3,927.
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Grayson College landed the #13 spot on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Texas ranking. Denison, Texas is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
Not only is Grayson College a great value, but it is also ranked #59 in Texas for overall quality. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $2,296.
With a ranking of #14, Austin Community College District did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Texas list. Austin Community College District is located in Austin, Texas and has a large student population. It is a public school.
Not only is Austin Community College District a great value, but it is also ranked #57 in Texas for overall quality. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $2,546.
The University of Texas at Tyler came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Texas ranking. Located in Tyler, Texas, the school is a medium-sized public institution.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, The University of Texas at Tyler is ranked #23 for quality in the state of Texas. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $6,701.
The University of Texas at Dallas ranked #16 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Texas list. UT Dallas is a public institution located in Richardson, Texas.
Not only is The University of Texas at Dallas a great value, but it is also ranked #9 in Texas for overall quality. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $11,986.
Texas Woman’s University ranked #17 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Texas list. TWU is located in Denton, Texas and has a fairly large student population. It is a public school.
Not only is Texas Woman’s University a great value, but it is also ranked #19 in Texas for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $9,817.
MSU Texas landed the #18 spot on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Texas ranking. MSU Texas is a public institution located in Wichita Falls, Texas.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, MSU Texas is ranked #41 for quality in the state of Texas. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $7,220.
Texas A & M University - Central Texas did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Texas ranking, coming in at #19. Texas A & M University - Central Texas is a public institution located in Killeen, Texas.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Texas A & M University - Central Texas is ranked #47 for quality in the state of Texas. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $6,947.
With a ranking of #20, The University of Texas at El Paso did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Texas list. This large public school is located in El Paso, Texas.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, The University of Texas at El Paso is ranked #26 for quality in the state of Texas. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $9,158.
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The University of Texas at Arlington ranked #21 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Texas list. Located in Arlington, Texas, the school is a large public institution.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, The University of Texas at Arlington is ranked #11 for quality in the state of Texas. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $13,217.
With a ranking of #22, Sam Houston State University did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Texas list. Located in Huntsville, Texas, the school is a large public institution.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Sam Houston State University is ranked #17 for quality in the state of Texas. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $11,499.
Texas State University ranked #23 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Texas list. Located in San Marcos, Texas, the school is a large public institution.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Texas State University is ranked #13 for quality in the state of Texas. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $12,920.
With a ranking of #24, Odessa College did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Texas list. Located in Odessa, Texas, the school is a medium-sized public institution.
Odessa College has the honor of being ranked #58 in Texas for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $6,030.
Texas A&M University - San Antonio landed the #25 spot on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Texas ranking. Texas A&M San Antonio is a medium-sized public school situated in San Antonio, Texas.
Texas A&M University - San Antonio has the honor of being ranked #62 in Texas for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $6,589.
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