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$20,661 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. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school or bootcamp that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Business Degree Central has created its <nil> ranking.

This ranking is not just a list of inexpensive schools. We also consider each school's quality, since we believe a low-quality school may not be a 'bargain' at any price. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.

For nationwide and regional rankings, we use out-of-state tuition and fees in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.

Top Value Business Bachelor's Degree Schools in Texas

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2,089 Total Awards
#2 in Quality in Texas
$40,996 Average Tuition & Fees

Our analysis found The University of Texas at Austin to be the best value school for business students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Texas. Located in Austin, Texas, the large public school awarded 2,089 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at UT Austin are $40,996 a year. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $20,281 in loans while pursuing their degree.

UT Austin does offer online classes for certain degree levels. 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.

UT Austin did well in our overall quality rankings, too. It placed #2 on our list.

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941 Total Awards
#17 in Quality in Texas
$17,196 Average Tuition & Fees

The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at University of Houston - Downtown helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best value business schools in Texas. University of Houston - Downtown is a fairly large public school located in Houston, Texas that handed out 941 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at UH Downtown are $17,196 a year. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $27,224 in loans while pursuing their degree.

UH Downtown does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2019-2020 year, about 100% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full University of Houston - Downtown Report

419 Total Awards
#15 in Quality in Texas
$20,994 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Houston - Clear Lake. The school came in at #3 on this year’s list. University of Houston - Clear Lake is a medium-sized public school located in Houston, Texas that handed out 419 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UH Clear Lake are $20,994 per year. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,456 in student loans.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at UH Clear Lake. During the 2019-2020 year, about 95% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full University of Houston - Clear Lake Report

165 Total Awards
#20 in Quality in Texas
$17,155 Average Tuition & Fees

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Texas A & M University - Central Texas is a great place for business students working on their bachelor’s degree who want the most bang for their educational buck. Texas A & M University - Central Texas is a small public school located in Killeen, Texas that handed out 165 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Texas A & M University - Central Texas are $17,155 per year. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $25,544 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Texas A & M University - Central Texas. In fact, around 95% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#5

Texas A&M University - College Station

College Station, Texas
2,845 Total Awards
#5 in Quality in Texas
$38,855 Average Tuition & Fees

Out of the 57 schools in Texas that were part of this year’s value ranking, Texas A&M University - College Station landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in College Station, Texas, the large public school handed out 2,845 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Texas A&M College Station are $38,855 a year. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $19,847 in loans while pursuing their degree.

One thing to take note of is that Texas A&M College Station does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 36% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Texas A&M College Station not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #5 on our list.

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#6

Tarleton State University

Stephenville, Texas
580 Total Awards
#25 in Quality in Texas
$17,582 Average Tuition & Fees

Tarleton State University landed the #6 spot in the rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree business programs. Tarleton is a public institution located in Stephenville, Texas. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 580 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Tarleton are $17,582 a year. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,970 in student loans.

Tarleton is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.

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#7

University of Houston

Houston, Texas
2,786 Total Awards
#11 in Quality in Texas
$21,891 Average Tuition & Fees

University of Houston came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the ranking. Located in Houston, Texas, the large public school handed out 2,786 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UH are $21,891 per year. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $23,948 in loans while pursuing their degree.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since UH does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 100% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

UH also claimed a spot on our list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools in this category.

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235 Total Awards
#16 in Quality in Texas
$21,474 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #8, The University of Texas of the Permian Basin did quite well on this year’s best value schools for business students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Odessa, Texas, the medium-sized public school awarded 235 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UT Permian Basin are $21,474 per year. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $26,611 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Some students may be able to take online classes at UT Permian Basin. In fact, around 88% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#9

Angelo State University

San Angelo, Texas
221 Total Awards
$17,978 Average Tuition & Fees
$22,977 Avg Student Debt

Angelo State University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the ranking. Angelo State is a fairly large public school situated in San Angelo, Texas. It awarded 221 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Angelo State undergraduate students pay an average of $17,978 in tuition and fees each year. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,977 in student loans.

Online courses are available at Angelo State, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 49% took at least some of their classes online.

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#10

Sam Houston State University

Huntsville, Texas
845 Total Awards
#24 in Quality in Texas
$18,752 Average Tuition & Fees

Sam Houston State University landed the #10 spot in the rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree business programs. This large public school is located in Huntsville, Texas, and it awarded 845 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at SHSU are $18,752 per year. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $25,557 in student loans.

SHSU 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. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 58% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#11

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, Texas
1,726 Total Awards
#9 in Quality in Texas
$24,121 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #11, Texas Tech University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for business students working on their bachelor’s degree. Texas Tech is a large public school situated in Lubbock, Texas. It awarded 1,726 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Texas Tech are $24,121 a year. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $24,578 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Texas Tech 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. During the 2019-2020 year, about 55% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Texas Tech also claimed a spot on our list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools in this category.

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340 Total Awards
$17,291 Average Tuition & Fees
$25,316 Avg Student Debt

University of Houston - Victoria ranked #12 on this year’s list. Victoria, Texas is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 340 students in 2020-2021.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UH Victoria are $17,291 per year. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $25,316 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at UH Victoria. In 2019-2020 about 99% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#13

Texas Woman's University

Denton, Texas
317 Total Awards
$18,186 Average Tuition & Fees
$26,747 Avg Student Debt

Texas Woman’s University came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the ranking. Located in Denton, Texas, the fairly large public school awarded 317 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

TWU undergraduate students pay an average of $18,186 in tuition and fees each year. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $26,747 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Some students may be able to take online classes at TWU. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 83% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#14

University of North Texas

Denton, Texas
1,697 Total Awards
#14 in Quality in Texas
$20,906 Average Tuition & Fees

University of North Texas landed the #14 spot in the rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree business programs. Located in Denton, Texas, the large public school awarded 1,697 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

UNT undergraduate students pay an average of $20,906 in tuition and fees each year. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $22,773 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Online courses are available at UNT, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 78% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#15

West Texas A&M University

Canyon, Texas
345 Total Awards
$11,208 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,348 Avg Student Debt

West Texas A&M University came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the ranking. Canyon, Texas is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 345 students in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at West Texas A&M University are $11,208 a year. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $24,348 in loans while pursuing their degree.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since West Texas A&M University does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 73% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#16

Texas State University

San Marcos, Texas
1,738 Total Awards
#18 in Quality in Texas
$22,559 Average Tuition & Fees

Texas State University came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the ranking. Texas State is a public institution located in San Marcos, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 1,738 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Texas State undergraduate students pay an average of $22,559 in tuition and fees each year. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $23,709 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Texas State. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 96% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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1,206 Total Awards
$21,528 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,833 Avg Student Debt

The University of Texas at San Antonio ranked #17 on this year’s list. Located in San Antonio, Texas, the large public school awarded 1,206 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at UTSA are $21,528 a year. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,833 in student loans.

UTSA 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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258 Total Awards
$19,358 Average Tuition & Fees
$17,842 Avg Student Debt

Texas A&M International University landed the #18 spot in the rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree business programs. Located in Laredo, Texas, the medium-sized public school handed out 258 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Texas A&M International University are $19,358 per year. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $17,842 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Texas A&M International University. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 56% took at least some of their classes online.

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320 Total Awards
$23,938 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,463 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #19, The University of Texas at Tyler did quite well on this year’s best value schools for business students working on their bachelor’s degree. Tyler, Texas is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 320 students in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at UT Tyler are $23,938 a year. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $23,463 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at UT Tyler. During the 2019-2020 year, about 84% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#20

Stephen F Austin State University

Nacogdoches, Texas
534 Total Awards
$21,616 Average Tuition & Fees
$26,071 Avg Student Debt

Stephen F Austin State University came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the ranking. Nacogdoches, Texas is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 534 students in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at SFASU are $21,616 a year. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $26,071 in student loans.

SFASU 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 96% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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570 Total Awards
$19,333 Average Tuition & Fees
$17,544 Avg Student Debt

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley landed the #21 spot in the rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree business programs. Located in Edinburg, Texas, the large public school handed out 570 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at UT Rio Grande Valley are $19,333 a year. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $17,544 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at UT Rio Grande Valley. In fact, around 99% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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1,321 Total Awards
#22 in Quality in Texas
$29,299 Average Tuition & Fees

The University of Texas at Arlington landed the #22 spot in the rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree business programs. Located in Arlington, Texas, the large public school awarded 1,321 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UT Arlington are $29,299 per year. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,737 in student loans.

Depending on your major, you may be able 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

MSU Texas

Wichita Falls, Texas
191 Total Awards
$11,726 Average Tuition & Fees
$26,931 Avg Student Debt

MSU Texas landed the #23 spot in the rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree business programs. MSU Texas is a medium-sized public school situated in Wichita Falls, Texas. It awarded 191 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at MSU Texas are $11,726 per year. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $26,931 in loans while pursuing their degree.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since MSU Texas does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 65% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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358 Total Awards
$22,266 Average Tuition & Fees
$25,054 Avg Student Debt

Texas A&M University - Commerce did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for business students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #24 on the list. Texas A&M Commerce is located in Commerce, Texas and has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 358 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.

Texas A&M Commerce undergraduate students pay an average of $22,266 in tuition and fees each year. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $25,054 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Texas A&M Commerce. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 89% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Full Texas A&M University - Commerce Report

#25

The University of Texas at Dallas

Richardson, Texas
1,057 Total Awards
#12 in Quality in Texas
$39,776 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #25, The University of Texas at Dallas did quite well on this year’s best value schools for business students working on their bachelor’s degree. This large public school is located in Richardson, Texas, and it awarded 1,057 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

UT Dallas undergraduate students pay an average of $39,776 in tuition and fees each year. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,709 in student loans.

UT Dallas does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 100% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education it offers, UT Dallas also is in the top 20% of our ranking.

Full The University of Texas at Dallas Report

Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.

References

  • 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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