2027 Best Value Individualized Studies Schools in Texas
[Individualized Studies](/majors/liberal-arts-sciences-humanities/liberal-arts-and-general-studies/individualized-studies/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong individualized studies education at a price that pays off.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 6 schools to find the best return on investment for individualized studies students.
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2027 Best Value Individualized Studies Schools in Texas
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the individualized studies degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Individualized Studies Schools
University Of St Thomas Texas tops our 2027 list of the best value individualized studies schools in Texas. Located in the city of Houston, University Of St Thomas Texas is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $34,634 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete the individualized studies program here. Individualized Studies graduates of University Of St Thomas Texas earn a median of $50,420 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $25,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 90%.
A rank of #2 makes Jacksonville College Main Campus one of the best values for individualized studies. Located in the town of Jacksonville, Jacksonville College Main Campus is a small private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $8,820 in tuition and fees. Median earnings reach $38,885 ten years out.
The University Of Texas At Austin is a great value for students pursuing a degree in individualized studies, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the city of Austin, The University Of Texas At Austin is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $11,688, with out-of-state students paying around $44,908. Individualized Studies graduates carry a median of $19,052 in student loans. Individualized Studies graduates of The University Of Texas At Austin earn a median of $69,994 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The University Of Texas At Austin admits about 27% of applicants.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Wayland Baptist University earned it the #4 place for individualized studies. Located in the town of Plainview, Wayland Baptist University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $23,782. Individualized Studies graduates carry a median of $24,258 in student loans. Individualized Studies graduates of Wayland Baptist University earn a median of $44,688 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Wayland Baptist University admits about 56% of applicants.
Concordia University Texas is a great value for students pursuing a degree in individualized studies, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the city of Austin, Concordia University Texas is a small private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $32,778. Students borrow a median of $32,474 to complete the individualized studies program here. Early-career individualized studies graduates make about $36,012. That is a strong return on a $32,474 median debt. Roughly 91% of applicants are accepted.
Southern Methodist University came in at #6 for value in individualized studies this year. Set in the suburb of Dallas, Southern Methodist University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $67,040 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for individualized studies graduates is $20,712. Individualized Studies graduates of Southern Methodist University earn a median of $57,967 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $20,712 median debt. The acceptance rate is 63%.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 6 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 6 ranked schools only.
- 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).
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