2027 Best English Schools in Texas
English programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.
College Factual analyzed 41 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best english schools.
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Best Schools for English in Texas
If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the english degrees they offer, see the list below.
Top Schools in English
Leading the list is Texas Christian University, our #1 school for english. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Fort Worth. Texas Christian University graduates 85% of students within six years. There were roughly 22 english students who graduated with this degree at Texas Christian University in the most recent data year. English graduates of Texas Christian University earn a median of $60,035 early in their careers. Texas Christian University graduates carry a median of $22,960 in student loans.
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Rice University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in english, ranking #2. Located in the city of Houston, Rice University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. About 95% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 25 english students who graduated with this degree at Rice University in the most recent data year. English graduates of Rice University earn a median of $75,299 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $11,904 to complete this degree.
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A rank of #3 makes Texas A And M University College Station one of the top schools for english. Located in the city of College Station, Texas A And M University College Station is a very large public university. Texas A And M University College Station graduates 84% of students within six years. There were roughly 124 english students who graduated with this degree at Texas A And M University College Station in the most recent data year. Graduates of the english program make about $31,002 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $19,937.
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Southern Methodist University came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best english schools. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Dallas. Southern Methodist University graduates 84% of students within six years. About 18 english degrees were awarded at Southern Methodist University in the most recent year. English graduates of Southern Methodist University earn a median of $47,019 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $19,500 to complete this degree.
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The University Of Texas At Austin came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best english schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Austin. The six-year graduation rate is 89%. About 131 english degrees were awarded at The University Of Texas At Austin in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, english degree recipients from The University Of Texas At Austin generally make around $34,739. The University Of Texas At Austin graduates carry a median of $21,500 in student loans.
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University Of Houston Clear Lake earned the #6 position for english this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Houston. University Of Houston Clear Lake graduates 52% of students within six years. There were roughly 38 english students who graduated with this degree at University Of Houston Clear Lake in the most recent data year. English graduates of University Of Houston Clear Lake earn a median of $50,876 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $15,875 to complete this degree.
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Baylor University ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best english schools. Located in the city of Waco, Baylor University is a very large private not-for-profit university. Roughly 80% of students complete a degree within six years here. Baylor University awarded about 53 english degrees in the most recent data year. English graduates of Baylor University earn a median of $49,888 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $23,928.
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Texas Tech University placed #8 among the best english schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Lubbock. Texas Tech University graduates 69% of students within six years. There were roughly 102 english students who graduated with this degree at Texas Tech University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, english degree recipients from Texas Tech University generally make around $26,518. Texas Tech University graduates carry a median of $20,500 in student loans.
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University Of Dallas placed #9 among the best english schools. University Of Dallas is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Irving. University Of Dallas graduates 73% of students within six years. About 50 english degrees were awarded at University Of Dallas in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, english degree recipients from University Of Dallas generally make around $35,038. Typical student debt for the program is $20,247.
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University Of North Texas placed #10 among the best english schools. Set in the city of Denton, University Of North Texas is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 61%. There were roughly 142 english students who graduated with this degree at University Of North Texas in the most recent data year. English graduates of University Of North Texas earn a median of $32,892 early in their careers. University Of North Texas graduates carry a median of $21,358 in student loans.
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Texas State University San Marcos earned the #11 position for english this year. Set in the city of San Marcos, Texas State University San Marcos is a very large public institution. Roughly 55% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 138 english students who graduated with this degree at Texas State University San Marcos in the most recent data year. Graduates of the english program make about $32,482 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,344.
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The University Of Texas At Arlington placed #12 among the best english schools. The University Of Texas At Arlington is a very large public school located in the city of Arlington. The six-year graduation rate is 54%. The University Of Texas At Arlington awarded about 76 english degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their english degree from The University Of Texas At Arlington earn around $40,718 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $23,613 to complete this degree.
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University Of Houston came in at #13 for english this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Houston. Roughly 65% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 126 english students who graduated with this degree at University Of Houston in the most recent data year. Graduates of the english program make about $31,513 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $20,375.
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Stephen F Austin State University earned the #14 position for english this year. Set in the town of Nacogdoches, Stephen F Austin State University is a large public institution. Roughly 53% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 26 english degrees were awarded at Stephen F Austin State University in the most recent year. English graduates of Stephen F Austin State University earn a median of $35,502 early in their careers. Stephen F Austin State University graduates carry a median of $20,375 in student loans.
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Sam Houston State University earned the #15 position for english this year. This very large public university is located in the town of Huntsville. About 55% of students finish within six years. Sam Houston State University awarded about 52 english degrees in the most recent data year. English graduates of Sam Houston State University earn a median of $36,749 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $25,250.
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Trinity University placed #16 among the best english schools. Trinity University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of San Antonio. Roughly 84% of students complete a degree within six years here. Trinity University awarded about 20 english degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their english degree from Trinity University earn around $25,216 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $21,500 to complete this degree.
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The University Of Texas Pan American ranked #17 on our 2027 list of the best english schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Edinburg. The six-year graduation rate is 51%. The University Of Texas Pan American awarded about 137 english degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, english degree recipients from The University Of Texas Pan American generally make around $24,187. The University Of Texas Pan American graduates carry a median of $17,625 in student loans.
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Texas A And M University San Antonio landed the #18 spot for english this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of San Antonio. Roughly 40% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 35 english students who graduated with this degree at Texas A And M University San Antonio in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, english degree recipients from Texas A And M University San Antonio generally make around $39,152. Typical student debt for the program is $19,000.
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The University Of Texas Of The Permian Basin placed #19 among the best english schools. The University Of Texas Of The Permian Basin is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Odessa. The six-year graduation rate is 40%. There were roughly 22 english students who graduated with this degree at The University Of Texas Of The Permian Basin in the most recent data year. English graduates of The University Of Texas Of The Permian Basin earn a median of $60,503 early in their careers. The University Of Texas Of The Permian Basin graduates carry a median of $20,052 in student loans.
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San Jacinto Community College placed #20 among the best english schools. San Jacinto Community College is a very large public school located in the city of Pasadena. There were roughly 85 english students who graduated with this degree at San Jacinto Community College in the most recent data year. English graduates of San Jacinto Community College earn a median of $19,125 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $8,250 to complete this degree.
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Lamar University landed the #21 spot for english this year. Located in the city of Beaumont, Lamar University is a very large public university. About 37% of students finish within six years. Lamar University awarded about 18 english degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their english degree from Lamar University earn around $52,678 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,988.
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Texas A And M University Commerce earned the #22 position for english this year. Texas A And M University Commerce is a large public school located in the town of Commerce. About 43% of students finish within six years. Texas A And M University Commerce awarded about 31 english degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, english degree recipients from Texas A And M University Commerce generally make around $43,470. Students borrow a median of $13,407 to complete this degree.
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The University Of Texas At Tyler placed #23 among the best english schools. This large public university is located in the city of Tyler. Roughly 54% of students complete a degree within six years here. The University Of Texas At Tyler awarded about 31 english degrees in the most recent data year. English graduates of The University Of Texas At Tyler earn a median of $45,419 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $25,250 to complete this degree.
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Texas A And M International University ranked #24 on our 2027 list of the best english schools. This large public university is located in the city of Laredo. Roughly 46% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 37 english degrees were awarded at Texas A And M International University in the most recent year. Students who receive their english degree from Texas A And M International University earn around $25,077 in the first couple years of their career. Texas A And M International University graduates carry a median of $15,727 in student loans.
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Tarleton State University came in at #25 for english this year. Located in the town of Stephenville, Tarleton State University is a large public university. About 48% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 23 english students who graduated with this degree at Tarleton State University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, english degree recipients from Tarleton State University generally make around $34,754. Students borrow a median of $24,134 to complete this degree.
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Rest of the Top 41 English Schools
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Notes and References
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 41 schools evaluated.
- 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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
