by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a TC degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how TC measures up.
TC is ranked #670 out of 2,000 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of C. Within Texas, it ranks #53 of 111 for value.
Among the majors TC offers, these rank best for value nationally.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| General Business Administration and Management | #459 of 1,232 |
| Business Administration & Management | #467 of 1,251 |
| Biology Studies | #490 of 1,050 |
| General Biology | #493 of 1,055 |
| Business, Management & Marketing | #519 of 1,477 |
Below is the detailed TC value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
Texas College is ranked #107 out of #121 in Texas for quality and #53 out of #111 for Texas value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the TC financial aid page to be sure.
Texas College is ranked #670 out of 2,000 for value nationwide.
Texas College is priced appropriately for the quality of education it provides, making it a fair value according to College Factual.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at TC costs about $12,459. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $49,836 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $20,339 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $10,958 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $12,459 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $49,836 |
*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.
There are many ways to lower the cost of a college education. Consider in-state tuition, transfer credits, or finishing your degree faster. Learn more about TC net price and the factors that affect it.
What TC costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a TC 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 | $81,356 | — | — |
| All Students | $49,836 | #670 | C |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $43,832 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $81,356 | — | — |
| All Students | $49,836 | #53 | D+ |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $43,832 | — | — |
*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 TC shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $10,966 |
| $30K–$48K | $11,282 |
| $48K–$75K | $8,403 |
About 84% of TC undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $10,018 per year. Get more details on the TC 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 TC net price page for the cost detail.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.