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$25,006 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$26,199 Avg Student Debt

With all the business programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Also, there are a number of trade schools and bootcamp with offerings that you might find attractive.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Business Degree Central has created its <nil> ranking. To come up with a school's ranking, we analyzed numerous factors related to post-graduation wages, the quality of education offered by the school, average accumulated student debt, and more.

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Top Business Bachelor's Degree Schools in Texas

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#1

Rice University

Houston, Texas
$52,895 Average Tuition & Fees
$13,206 Avg Student Debt

Our rankings named Rice University the best school in Texas for business students working on their bachelor’s degree.

The average tuition and fees at Rice is $52,895. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $13,206 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Rice. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 99% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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$20,281 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 57 schools in Texas that were part of this year’s ranking, The University of Texas at Austin landed the # 2 spot on the list.

Bachelor’s Degree recipients from UT Austin accumulate an average of $20,281 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Some students may be able to take online classes at UT Austin. In fact, around 99% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#3

Texas Christian University

Fort Worth, Texas
$51,660 Average Tuition & Fees
$21,731 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Texas Christian University. It ranked #3 on our list.

The average tuition and fees at TCU is $51,660. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $21,731 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at TCU. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 97% took at least some of their classes online.

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$60,236 Average Tuition & Fees
$21,294 Avg Student Debt

The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Southern Methodist University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best business schools in Texas.

The average tuition and fees at SMU is $60,236. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,294 in student loans.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since SMU does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 24% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Full Southern Methodist University Report

#5

Texas A&M University - College Station

College Station, Texas
$12,204 Average Tuition & Fees
$19,847 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 57 schools in Texas that were part of this year’s ranking, Texas A&M University - College Station landed the # 5 spot on the list.

Students from Texas who attend Texas A&M College Station full time pay an average of $12,204 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $38,855. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,847 in student loans.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Texas A&M College Station. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 36% took at least some of their classes online.

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#6

Baylor University

Waco, Texas
$23,143 Avg Student Debt

Baylor University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for business students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list.

By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,143 in student loans.

One thing to take note of is that Baylor does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 97% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#7

Trinity University

San Antonio, Texas
$47,392 Average Tuition & Fees
$20,545 Avg Student Debt

Trinity University landed the #7 spot in the rankings for the best bachelor’s degree business programs.

If you want to attend Trinity U, expect to pay an average of $47,392 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $20,545 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Trinity U. During the 2019-2020 year, about 99% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#8

LeTourneau University

Longview, Texas
$33,490 Average Tuition & Fees
$28,656 Avg Student Debt

LeTourneau University landed the #8 spot in the rankings for the best bachelor’s degree business programs.

LETU does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $33,490. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from LETU accumulate an average of $28,656 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at LETU. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 64% took at least some of their classes online.

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#9

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, Texas
$11,852 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,578 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #9, Texas Tech University did quite well on this year’s best schools for business students working on their bachelor’s degree.

In-state students pay an average of $11,852 in tuition and fees if they attend Texas Tech full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $24,121. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,578 in student loans.

Texas Tech does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 55% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#10

St. Mary's University

San Antonio, Texas
$34,564 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,185 Avg Student Debt

St. Mary’s University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the ranking.

St. Mary’s does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $34,564. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $23,185 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Some students may be able to take online classes at St. Mary’s. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 98% took at least some of their classes online.

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#11

University of Houston

Houston, Texas
$9,699 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,948 Avg Student Debt

University of Houston came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the ranking.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UH is $9,699. Out-of-state students pay an average of $21,891. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from UH accumulate an average of $23,948 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

UH does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In fact, around 100% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#12

The University of Texas at Dallas

Richardson, Texas
$21,709 Avg Student Debt

The University of Texas at Dallas landed the #12 spot in the rankings for the best bachelor’s degree business programs.

On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $21,709 in loans while pursuing their degree.

UT Dallas does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2019-2020 about 100% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#13

Concordia University, Texas

Lakeway, Texas
$34,500 Average Tuition & Fees
$31,097 Avg Student Debt

Concordia University, Texas came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the ranking.

If you want to attend Concordia University, Texas, expect to pay an average of $34,500 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $31,097 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Concordia University, Texas does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 64% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#14

University of North Texas

Denton, Texas
$11,090 Average Tuition & Fees
$22,773 Avg Student Debt

University of North Texas did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for business students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #14 on the list.

Full-time students from Texas pay an average of $11,090 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend UNT. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $20,906. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,773 in student loans.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since UNT does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 78% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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$7,698 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,456 Avg Student Debt

University of Houston - Clear Lake did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for business students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #15 on the list.

Students from Texas who attend UH Clear Lake full time pay an average of $7,698 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $20,994. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from UH Clear Lake accumulate an average of $24,456 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

One thing to take note of is that UH Clear Lake does offer online classes in some areas. In 2019-2020 about 95% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full University of Houston - Clear Lake Report

$9,234 Average Tuition & Fees
$26,611 Avg Student Debt

The University of Texas of the Permian Basin came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the ranking.

In-state students pay an average of $9,234 in tuition and fees if they attend UT Permian Basin full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $21,474. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from UT Permian Basin accumulate an average of $26,611 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since UT Permian Basin does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 88% took at least some of their classes online.

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$7,338 Average Tuition & Fees
$27,224 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #17, University of Houston - Downtown did quite well on this year’s best schools for business students working on their bachelor’s degree.

Full-time students from Texas pay an average of $7,338 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend UH Downtown. Out-of-state students pay an average of $17,196. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $27,224 in student loans.

Some students may be able to take online classes at UH Downtown. In 2019-2020 about 100% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full University of Houston - Downtown Report

#18

Texas State University

San Marcos, Texas
$11,135 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,709 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #18, Texas State University did quite well on this year’s best schools for business students working on their bachelor’s degree.

Full-time students from Texas pay an average of $11,135 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Texas State. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $22,559. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $23,709 in loans while pursuing their degree.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Texas State. During the 2019-2020 year, about 96% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#19

Abilene Christian University

Abilene, Texas
$39,350 Average Tuition & Fees
$22,921 Avg Student Debt

Abilene Christian University came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the ranking.

If you want to attend Abilene Christian, expect to pay an average of $39,350 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,921 in student loans.

One thing to take note of is that Abilene Christian does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 23% took at least some of their classes online.

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$7,363 Average Tuition & Fees
$25,544 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #20, Texas A & M University - Central Texas did quite well on this year’s best schools for business students working on their bachelor’s degree.

Students from Texas who attend Texas A & M University - Central Texas full time pay an average of $7,363 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $17,155. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Texas A & M University - Central Texas accumulate an average of $25,544 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Texas A & M University - Central Texas does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 95% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full Texas A & M University - Central Texas Report

#21

University of the Incarnate Word

San Antonio, Texas
$33,100 Average Tuition & Fees
$30,183 Avg Student Debt

University of the Incarnate Word landed the #21 spot in the rankings for the best bachelor’s degree business programs.

If you want to attend UIW, expect to pay an average of $33,100 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $30,183 in student loans.

UIW does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 97% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full University of the Incarnate Word Report

$11,727 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,737 Avg Student Debt

The University of Texas at Arlington did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for business students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #22 on the list.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UT Arlington is $11,727. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $29,299. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from UT Arlington accumulate an average of $23,737 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at UT Arlington. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 52% took at least some of their classes online.

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#23

University of Dallas

Irving, Texas
$46,864 Average Tuition & Fees
$20,809 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #23, University of Dallas did quite well on this year’s best schools for business students working on their bachelor’s degree.

If you want to attend UD, expect to pay an average of $46,864 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $20,809 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Online courses are available at UD, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2019-2020 about 3% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#24

Sam Houston State University

Huntsville, Texas
$8,960 Average Tuition & Fees
$25,557 Avg Student Debt

Sam Houston State University ranked #24 on this year’s list.

In-state students pay an average of $8,960 in tuition and fees if they attend SHSU full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $18,752. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $25,557 in loans while pursuing their degree.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since SHSU does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 58% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Sam Houston State University Report

#25

Tarleton State University

Stephenville, Texas
$7,790 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,970 Avg Student Debt

Tarleton State University came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the ranking.

Full-time students from Texas pay an average of $7,790 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Tarleton. Out-of-state students pay an average of $17,582. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,970 in student loans.

If you are interested in distance education, Tarleton is an excellent choice, since the school is online.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.

References

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • 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%.

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