by our College Data Analytics TeamWhen pursuing a degree in today's world, there are many different options to choose from. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our Best Master's Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Texas ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard. This list may shock you as many typically expensive schools are very generous with need-based financial aid.
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Our analysis looked at 55 schools in Texas to determine which ones have the best value Master's Degree programs. Instead of depending on subjective information to rank the best value schools, we focus on objective factors in our analysis. More specifically, the following explains what we consider and why.
To calculate the value of a school in our Best Master's Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Texas ranking, we first consider its average net price of students from families making $0-$30k a year. The net price is the sum of room and board, tuition, and fees minus any financial aid that that the student receives. But, a school that excels in providing value for your money must also be a great school overall as well.
To take this into account we include a school's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a collection of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
To learn more, visit our best value ranking methodology page.
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If you know what major you want to study, check out our list of the best value schools by major. If you're interested in other degree levels, you can view one of the lists below.
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Rice University tops this year’s ranking as the best value (income $0-$30k) school for master’s degrees in Texas for overall quality. Rice University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in Houston, Texas.
Rice University has the honor of being ranked #1 in Texas for overall quality on top of being a good value.
A rank of #2 on our Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Texas list means The University of Texas at Austin is a great place for students working on their degree. UT Austin is a public institution located in Austin, Texas.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, The University of Texas at Austin is ranked #2 for quality in the state of Texas.
The quality degree programs at University of North Texas helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Texas. 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 #13 for quality in the state of Texas.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. It ranked #4 on our 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Texas list. Edinburg, Texas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
Not only is The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley a great value, but it is also ranked #18 in Texas for overall quality.
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A rank of #5 on our Best Master’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. This large public school is 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 University of Texas of the Permian Basin came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Texas ranking. This medium-sized public school is located in Odessa, Texas.
The University of Texas of the Permian Basin has the honor of being ranked #40 in Texas for overall quality on top of being a good value.
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Texas Tech University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Texas list. Texas Tech is located in Lubbock, Texas and has a large student population. It is a public school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Texas Tech University is ranked #8 for quality in the state of Texas.
With a ranking of #8, Trinity University did quite well on the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Texas list. Trinity University is a small private not-for-profit school located in San Antonio, Texas.
Trinity University has the honor of being ranked #12 in Texas for overall quality on top of being a good value.
The University of Texas at Dallas did quite well in the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Texas ranking, coming in at #9. 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 #7 in Texas for overall quality.
With a ranking of #10, Texas A&M International University did quite well on the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Texas list. Located in Laredo, Texas, the school is a medium-sized public institution.
Texas A&M International University has the honor of being ranked #45 in Texas for overall quality on top of being a good value.
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The University of Texas at San Antonio landed the #11 spot on the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Texas ranking. UTSA is a large public school situated in San Antonio, Texas.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, The University of Texas at San Antonio is ranked #24 for quality in the state of Texas.
The University of Texas at Tyler ranked #12 on this year’s Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Texas list. 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 #29 for quality in the state of Texas.
University of Houston ranked #13 on this year’s Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Texas list. UH is a public institution located in Houston, Texas.
Not only is University of Houston a great value, but it is also ranked #9 in Texas for overall quality.
With a ranking of #14, Texas Woman’s University did quite well on the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Texas list. Texas Woman’s University is a fairly large public school located in Denton, Texas.
Texas Woman’s University has the honor of being ranked #15 in Texas for overall quality on top of being a good value.
The University of Texas at Arlington came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Texas ranking. The University of Texas at Arlington is a large public school located in Arlington, Texas.
The University of Texas at Arlington has the honor of being ranked #10 in Texas for overall quality on top of being a good value.
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Lamar University came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Texas ranking. Located in Beaumont, Texas, the school is a fairly large public institution.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Lamar University is ranked #11 for quality in the state of Texas.
Angelo State University landed the #17 spot on the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Texas ranking. Angelo State is a fairly large public school situated in San Angelo, Texas.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Angelo State University is ranked #30 for quality in the state of Texas.
MSU Texas ranked #18 on this year’s Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Texas list. Located in Wichita Falls, Texas, the school is a medium-sized public institution.
Not only is MSU Texas a great value, but it is also ranked #49 in Texas for overall quality.
The University of Texas at El Paso came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Texas ranking. Located in El Paso, Texas, the school is a large public institution.
Not only is The University of Texas at El Paso a great value, but it is also ranked #37 in Texas for overall quality.
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With a ranking of #20, Sam Houston State University did quite well on the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Texas list. Huntsville, 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, Sam Houston State University is ranked #21 for quality in the state of Texas.
University of Houston - Downtown landed the #21 spot on the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Texas ranking. UH Downtown is located in Houston, Texas and has a fairly large student population. It is a public school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, University of Houston - Downtown is ranked #20 for quality in the state of Texas.
With a ranking of #22, Texas A & M University - Central Texas did quite well on the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Texas list. Killeen, Texas is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Texas A & M University - Central Texas is ranked #52 for quality in the state of Texas.
University of Dallas did quite well in the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Texas ranking, coming in at #23. UD is a private not-for-profit institution located in Irving, Texas.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, University of Dallas is ranked #19 for quality in the state of Texas.
University of Houston - Victoria ranked #24 on this year’s Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Texas list. Victoria, Texas is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
Not only is University of Houston - Victoria a great value, but it is also ranked #46 in Texas for overall quality.
With a ranking of #25, Texas A&M University - Commerce did quite well on the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Texas list. Located in Commerce, Texas, the school is a fairly large public institution.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Texas A&M University - Commerce is ranked #27 for quality in the state of Texas.
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Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
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