by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a TSU degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how TSU measures up.
TSU is ranked #1,957 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of F. Within Texas, it ranks #111 of 184 for value.
Among the majors TSU offers, these rank best for value nationally.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Accounting / Finance | #16 of 22 |
| Banking and Financial Support Services | #16 of 22 |
| Business Administration / Management | #30 of 34 |
| Radio & Television | #46 of 62 |
| Health Information Management | #51 of 68 |
| Healthcare Administration / Management | #51 of 68 |
| General Health & Wellness | #57 of 83 |
| Health Services | #57 of 83 |
| Business Information Systems | #86 of 114 |
| General Management Information Systems | #86 of 114 |
Read the full TSU value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.
Texas Southern University is ranked #137 out of #201 in Texas for quality and #111 out of #184 for Texas value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the TSU financial aid page to be sure.
Texas Southern University is ranked #1,957 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, Texas Southern University is overpriced for the quality of education it provides.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at TSU costs about $17,959. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $71,836 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $27,121 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $16,590 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $17,959 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $71,836 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the TSU net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
The price you actually pay depends on your circumstances — most students do not pay the full sticker price.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a TSU degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $108,484 | — | — |
| All Students | $71,836 | #1,957 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $66,360 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $108,484 | — | — |
| All Students | $71,836 | #111 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $66,360 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at TSU shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $19,738 |
| $30K–$48K | $19,676 |
| $48K–$75K | $19,237 |
About 87% of TSU undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $8,193 per year. Get more details on the TSU financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual determines value by weighing a school’s average total cost against its educational quality, then comparing it to other schools in the same quality tier. See the TSU net price page for the cost detail.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.