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2022 Best Value Finance Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k

15 Ranked Colleges
393 Degrees Awarded
$20,800 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Finance Schools for a Master's in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k

Students have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Best Value Finance Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking is part of that endeavor.

With 52,394 degrees handed out in 2019-2020, finance is the 10th most popular major in the United States.

Across the Southwest region, there were 6,336 finance graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 393 finance graduates with average earnings and debt of $53,078 and $37,227 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Finance Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking looked at 15 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in finance. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great finance programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the finance program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value Finance Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k

The colleges and universities below are the best for southwest region master’s degree finance students whose families make $30-$48k.

Top 15 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Finance (Income $30-$48k) in the Southwest Region

#6 in overall quality

Out of the 15 schools in the Best Value Finance Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, The University of Texas at San Antonio landed the #1 spot on the list. This large school is located in San Antonio, Texas, and it awarded 29 masters’s finance degrees in 2019-2020.

UTSA not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #6 on our “Best Finance Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UTSA are $25,807, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Finance at The University of Texas at San Antonio

#2 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Texas A&M University - College Station. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Finance Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k. Texas A&M University - College Station is a large public school situated in College Station, Texas. It awarded 46 masters’s finance degrees in 2019-2020.

Texas A&M College Station not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #2 on our “Best Finance Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Texas A&M College Station are $22,743.

Full Texas A&M University - College Station Finance Report

#3

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, Texas
#3 in overall quality

Out of the 15 schools in the Best Value Finance Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, Texas Tech University landed the #3 spot on the list. Texas Tech University is located in Lubbock, Texas and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 21 masters’s finance degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our southwest region master’s degree finance students whose families make $30-$48k list, Texas Tech has also earned the #3 rank in our “Best Finance Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas Tech University are $17,530, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Finance at Texas Tech University

#4

University of Houston

Houston, Texas
#5 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Houston. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Finance Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k. UH is a large public school situated in Houston, Texas. It awarded 2 masters’s finance degrees in 2019-2020.

UH not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #5 on our “Best Finance Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Houston are $18,689.

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#12 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Texas A&M University - Commerce. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Finance Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Texas A&M Commerce is located in Commerce, Texas and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 28 masters’s finance degrees to qualified students.

Texas A&M Commerce did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #12 on our “Best Finance Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas A&M Commerce are $14,549, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#11 in overall quality

University of Houston - Clear Lake did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Finance Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #6. University of Houston - Clear Lake is a public institution located in Houston, Texas. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 7 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UH Clear Lake, the school also landed the #11 spot in our “Best Finance Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UH Clear Lake are $19,216.

Read full report on Finance at University of Houston - Clear Lake

#10 in overall quality

West Texas A&M University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Finance Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #7. West Texas A&M University is a public institution located in Canyon, Texas. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 68 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

West Texas A&M University also made our “Best Finance Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #10. Average graduate tuition and fees at West Texas A&M University are $8,013, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#8 in overall quality

Oklahoma Christian University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Finance Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Oklahoma Christian University is located in Edmond, Oklahoma and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 24 masters’s finance degrees to qualified students.

OC did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #8 on our “Best Finance Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at OC are $11,430.

Full Oklahoma Christian University Finance Report

#7 in overall quality

University of Phoenix - Arizona did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Finance Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #9. Located in Tempe, Arizona, this large private for-profit school handed out 34 degrees to qualified masters’s finance students in 2019-2020.

UOPX - Arizona also made our “Best Finance Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #7. Average graduate tuition and fees at UOPX - Arizona are $17,096, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Finance at UOPX - Arizona

#10

University of the Southwest

Hobbs, New Mexico
#13 in overall quality

University of the Southwest came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Finance Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Hobbs, New Mexico is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s finance degrees to 6 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at USW, the school also landed the #13 spot in our “Best Finance Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of the Southwest are $22,500, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full USW Finance Report

#11

University of St. Thomas

Houston, Texas
#9 in overall quality

University of St. Thomas landed the #11 spot on the 2022 Best Value Finance Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. UST is a private not-for-profit institution located in Houston, Texas. The school has a small population, and it awarded 18 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UST also took the #9 spot in our “Best Finance Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UST are $21,634, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Finance at University of St. Thomas

#1 in overall quality

Southern Methodist University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Finance Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #12. Located in Dallas, Texas, this fairly large private not-for-profit school handed out 101 degrees to qualified masters’s finance students in 2019-2020.

SMU also made our “Best Finance Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #1. Average graduate tuition and fees at SMU are $47,478, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Finance at SMU

#13

Our Lady of the Lake University

San Antonio, Texas
#14 in overall quality

Our Lady of the Lake University landed the #13 spot on the 2022 Best Value Finance Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. OLLU is located in San Antonio, Texas and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 6 masters’s finance degrees to qualified students.

OLLU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #14 on our “Best Finance Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Our Lady of the Lake University are $17,490.

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#14

University of Tulsa

Tulsa, Oklahoma
#4 in overall quality

University of Tulsa did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Finance Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #14. University of Tulsa is a private not-for-profit institution located in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The school has a small population, and it awarded 2 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region master’s degree finance students whose families make $30-$48k list, University of Tulsa has also earned the #4 rank in our “Best Finance Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Tulsa are $24,080, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Tulsa Finance Report

#15

LeTourneau University

Longview, Texas

LeTourneau University came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Finance Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Located in Longview, Texas, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 1 degrees to qualified masters’s finance students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at LETU, the school also landed the #0 spot in our “Best Finance Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at LeTourneau University are $18,630.

Read more about Finance at LETU

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Notes and References

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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Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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