by our College Data Analytics TeamWith all of the options you have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take when you want to pursue a degree. 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 $30-$48k) 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 methodology focuses on different objective factors to make this determination of the best value schools. More specifically, the following explains what we consider and why.
To calculate the value of a school in our Best Bachelor's Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Texas ranking, we first consider its average net price of students from families making $30-$48k a year. The net price is the sum of room and board, tuition, and fees minus any financial aid that that the student receives. In addition, the overall quality of a school is important to ensure a quality 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.
To learn more, visit our best value ranking methodology page.
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Rice University tops this year’s ranking as the best value (income $30-$48k) 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.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Rice University is ranked #1 for quality in the state of Texas. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $5,959.
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 $30-$48k) in Texas list. UNT is located in Denton, Texas and has a large student population. It is a public school.
Not only is University of North Texas a great value, but it is also ranked #10 in Texas for overall quality. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $4,714.
Out of the 75 bachelor’s degree schools in Texas that were part of this year’s ranking, The University of Texas at Austin landed the #3 spot on the list. Located in Austin, Texas, the school is a large public institution.
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 $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $13,365.
A rank of #4 on our Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Texas list means The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is a great place for students working on their degree. UT Rio Grande Valley is located in Edinburg, Texas and has a large student population. It is a public school.
Not only is The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley a great value, but it is also ranked #14 in Texas for overall quality. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $5,068.
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Out of the 75 bachelor’s degree schools in Texas that were part of this year’s ranking, Texas A&M University - College Station landed the #5 spot on the list. Texas A&M College Station is located in College Station, 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 A&M University - College Station is ranked #3 for quality in the state of Texas. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $14,642.
South Texas College ranked #6 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Texas list. This large public school is located in McAllen, Texas.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, South Texas College is ranked #51 for quality in the state of Texas. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $1,439.
The University of Texas of the Permian Basin did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Texas ranking, coming in at #7. UT Permian Basin is a public institution located in Odessa, Texas.
The University of Texas of the Permian Basin has the honor of being ranked #34 in Texas for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $3,836.
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University of Houston did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Texas ranking, coming in at #8. UH is a large public school situated in Houston, Texas.
Not only is University of Houston a great value, but it is also ranked #8 in Texas for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $11,306.
Trinity University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Texas ranking. Located in San Antonio, Texas, the school is a small private not-for-profit institution.
Not only is Trinity University a great value, but it is also ranked #12 in Texas for overall quality. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $9,090.
The University of Texas at San Antonio landed the #10 spot on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Texas ranking. The University of Texas at San Antonio is a large public school located 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 #15 for quality in the state of Texas. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $7,876.
Texas A&M International University did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Texas ranking, coming in at #11. This medium-sized public school is located in Laredo, Texas.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Texas A&M International University is ranked #43 for quality in the state of Texas. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $3,727.
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Texas Tech University did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Texas ranking, coming in at #12. Texas Tech is a public institution located in Lubbock, Texas.
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 $30-$48k per year is $12,128.
The University of Texas at Dallas landed the #13 spot on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Texas ranking. UT Dallas is located in Richardson, Texas and has a large student population. It is a public school.
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 $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $11,683.
Grayson College landed the #14 spot on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Texas ranking. Located in Denison, Texas, the school is a small public institution.
Grayson College has the honor of being ranked #59 in Texas for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $2,817.
With a ranking of #15, Austin Community College District did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Texas list. Located in Austin, Texas, the school is a large public institution.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Austin Community College District is ranked #57 for quality in the state of Texas. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $3,875.
The University of Texas at Tyler ranked #16 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) 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 #23 for quality in the state of Texas. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $8,164.
Texas Woman’s University did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Texas ranking, coming in at #17. TWU is a fairly large public school situated in Denton, Texas.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Texas Woman’s University is ranked #19 for quality in the state of Texas. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $10,126.
The University of Texas at Arlington did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Texas ranking, coming in at #18. This large public school is located in Arlington, Texas.
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. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $14,011.
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University of Dallas came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Texas ranking. Located in Irving, Texas, the school is a small private not-for-profit institution.
Not only is University of Dallas a great value, but it is also ranked #20 in Texas for overall quality. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $11,176.
Texas State University landed the #20 spot on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Texas ranking. Texas State is located in San Marcos, Texas and has a large student population. It is a public school.
Not only is Texas State University a great value, but it is also ranked #13 in Texas for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $13,352.
With a ranking of #21, Sam Houston State University did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Texas list. This large public school is located in Huntsville, Texas.
Not only is Sam Houston State University a great value, but it is also ranked #17 in Texas for overall quality. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $12,258.
The University of Texas at El Paso ranked #22 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Texas list. UTEP is located in El Paso, Texas and has a large student population. It is a public school.
The University of Texas at El Paso has the honor of being ranked #26 in Texas for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $10,106.
Tyler Junior College landed the #23 spot on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Texas ranking. Tyler Junior College is a public institution located in Tyler, Texas.
Tyler Junior College has the honor of being ranked #35 in Texas for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $9,220.
Odessa College came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Texas ranking. Located in Odessa, Texas, the school is a medium-sized public institution.
Not only is Odessa College a great value, but it is also ranked #58 in Texas for overall quality. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $6,568.
Texas A & M University - Central Texas came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Texas ranking. Killeen, Texas is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
Texas A & M University - Central Texas has the honor of being ranked #47 in Texas for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $8,424.
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Footnotes
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