by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a Texas State degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how Texas State measures up.
Texas State is ranked #1,363 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of D. Within Texas, it ranks #85 of 184 for value.
These Texas State majors earned the highest value rankings from College Factual.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Consumer Services & Advocacy | #1 of 3 |
| Bachelor's Degree | #4 of 11 |
| Wildlife Biology | #5 of 17 |
| Marketing | #6 of 32 |
| Fashion Merchandising | #6 of 32 |
| Family & Consumer Economics | #6 of 15 |
| Economics | #6 of 15 |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising & Marketing | #7 of 34 |
| General Manufacturing Engineering | #8 of 17 |
| Manufacturing Engineering | #8 of 17 |
Read the full Texas State 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 State University is ranked #20 out of #201 in Texas for quality and #85 out of #184 for Texas value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the Texas State financial aid page to be sure.
Texas State University is ranked #1,363 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, Texas State 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 Texas State costs about $21,284. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $85,137 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $28,003 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $16,805 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $21,284 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $85,137 |
*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 Texas State net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What Texas State 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 Texas State 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 | $112,012 | — | — |
| All Students | $85,137 | #1,363 | D |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $67,220 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $112,012 | — | — |
| All Students | $85,137 | #85 | D- |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $67,220 | — | — |
*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 Texas State shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $12,144 |
| $30K–$48K | $12,576 |
| $48K–$75K | $16,117 |
| $75K–$110K | $21,528 |
| Over $110K | $23,150 |
About 60% of Texas State undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $9,539 per year. Get more details on the Texas State 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 Texas State net price page for the cost detail.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.