2027 Best Liberal Arts Schools in Texas
Liberal Arts degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their liberal arts programs.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 34 schools to find the best for liberal arts students.
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Best Schools for Liberal Arts in Texas
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall liberal arts education in Texas.
Top Schools in Liberal Arts
The University Of Texas At Austin is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in liberal arts. This very large public university is located in the city of Austin. Roughly 89% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 200 liberal arts students who graduated with this degree at The University Of Texas At Austin in the most recent data year. Graduates of the liberal arts program make about $69,994 in their early career. The University Of Texas At Austin graduates carry a median of $19,052 in student loans.
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A rank of #2 makes Southern Methodist University one of the top schools for liberal arts. Set in the suburb of Dallas, Southern Methodist University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 84% of students complete a degree within six years here. Southern Methodist University awarded about 30 liberal arts degrees in the most recent data year. Liberal Arts graduates of Southern Methodist University earn a median of $57,967 early in their careers. Southern Methodist University graduates carry a median of $20,712 in student loans.
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A rank of #3 makes Abilene Christian University one of the top schools for liberal arts. Abilene Christian University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Abilene. Abilene Christian University graduates 59% of students within six years. Abilene Christian University awarded about 27 liberal arts degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their liberal arts degree from Abilene Christian University earn around $56,463 in the first couple years of their career. Abilene Christian University graduates carry a median of $23,772 in student loans.
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A rank of #4 makes Collin County Community College District one of the top schools for liberal arts. Collin County Community College District is a very large public school located in the suburb of McKinney. Collin County Community College District awarded about 1,473 liberal arts degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their liberal arts degree from Collin County Community College District earn around $32,114 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $9,250.
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Students looking for a strong liberal arts program will find one at University Of Houston, which ranked #5. Set in the city of Houston, University Of Houston is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 65%. There were roughly 29 liberal arts students who graduated with this degree at University Of Houston in the most recent data year. Graduates of the liberal arts program make about $35,565 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $21,000 to complete this degree.
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Texas Christian University earned the #6 position for liberal arts this year. Set in the city of Fort Worth, Texas Christian University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 85% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 55 liberal arts students who graduated with this degree at Texas Christian University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their liberal arts degree from Texas Christian University earn around $42,008 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000.
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West Texas A And M University came in at #7 for liberal arts this year. Located in the town of Canyon, West Texas A And M University is a large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 48%. West Texas A And M University awarded about 45 liberal arts degrees in the most recent data year. Liberal Arts graduates of West Texas A And M University earn a median of $40,793 early in their careers. West Texas A And M University graduates carry a median of $23,250 in student loans.
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Lee College placed #8 among the best liberal arts schools. Lee College is a large public school located in the city of Baytown. There were roughly 489 liberal arts students who graduated with this degree at Lee College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the liberal arts program make about $31,916 in their early career. Lee College graduates carry a median of $8,476 in student loans.
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University Of Dallas placed #9 among the best liberal arts schools. Located in the city of Irving, University Of Dallas is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Roughly 73% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 10 liberal arts degrees were awarded at University Of Dallas in the most recent year. Students who receive their liberal arts degree from University Of Dallas earn around $58,396 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $23,411 to complete this degree.
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Central Texas College came in at #10 for liberal arts this year. Central Texas College is a large public school located in the suburb of Killeen. There were roughly 418 liberal arts students who graduated with this degree at Central Texas College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, liberal arts degree recipients from Central Texas College generally make around $39,731. Typical student debt for the program is $8,400.
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Stephen F Austin State University earned the #11 position for liberal arts this year. This large public university is located in the town of Nacogdoches. About 53% of students finish within six years. About 12 liberal arts degrees were awarded at Stephen F Austin State University in the most recent year. Liberal Arts graduates of Stephen F Austin State University earn a median of $42,197 early in their careers. Stephen F Austin State University graduates carry a median of $24,759 in student loans.
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University Of The Incarnate Word landed the #12 spot for liberal arts this year. Located in the city of San Antonio, University Of The Incarnate Word is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. About 50% of students finish within six years. About 11 liberal arts degrees were awarded at University Of The Incarnate Word in the most recent year. Graduates of the liberal arts program make about $47,241 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $21,004 to complete this degree.
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Lone Star College System earned the #13 position for liberal arts this year. Lone Star College System is a very large public school located in the city of The Woodlands. Lone Star College System awarded about 7,245 liberal arts degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, liberal arts degree recipients from Lone Star College System generally make around $27,180. Students borrow a median of $9,689 to complete this degree.
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Grayson College earned the #14 position for liberal arts this year. Located in the rural area of Denison, Grayson College is a moderately-sized public university. There were roughly 508 liberal arts students who graduated with this degree at Grayson College in the most recent data year. Liberal Arts graduates of Grayson College earn a median of $34,262 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $8,375 to complete this degree.
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Sam Houston State University landed the #15 spot for liberal arts this year. This very large public university is located in the town of Huntsville. Roughly 55% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 24 liberal arts degrees were awarded at Sam Houston State University in the most recent year. Graduates of the liberal arts program make about $41,112 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,750.
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Texas A And M University Central Texas placed #16 among the best liberal arts schools. This mid-sized public university is located in the rural area of Killeen. About 69 liberal arts degrees were awarded at Texas A And M University Central Texas in the most recent year. Liberal Arts graduates of Texas A And M University Central Texas earn a median of $38,253 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $22,688.
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Texas A And M University Commerce ranked #17 on our 2027 list of the best liberal arts schools. 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 16 liberal arts degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, liberal arts degree recipients from Texas A And M University Commerce generally make around $39,969. Texas A And M University Commerce graduates carry a median of $28,933 in student loans.
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Mclennan Community College earned the #18 position for liberal arts this year. Mclennan Community College is a large public school located in the city of Waco. There were roughly 652 liberal arts students who graduated with this degree at Mclennan Community College in the most recent data year. Liberal Arts graduates of Mclennan Community College earn a median of $30,690 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $12,843.
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Trinity Valley Community College earned the #19 position for liberal arts this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the town of Athens. About 732 liberal arts degrees were awarded at Trinity Valley Community College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, liberal arts degree recipients from Trinity Valley Community College generally make around $29,246. Trinity Valley Community College graduates carry a median of $9,000 in student loans.
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Del Mar College landed the #20 spot for liberal arts this year. This large public university is located in the city of Corpus Christi. About 135 liberal arts degrees were awarded at Del Mar College in the most recent year. Students who receive their liberal arts degree from Del Mar College earn around $22,108 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $8,680 to complete this degree.
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Texas State Technical College earned the #21 position for liberal arts this year. Located in the city of Waco, Texas State Technical College is a large public university. Texas State Technical College awarded about 23 liberal arts degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the liberal arts program make about $40,747 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $12,953 to complete this degree.
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Western Texas College came in at #22 for liberal arts this year. Set in the town of Snyder, Western Texas College is a mid-sized public institution. Western Texas College awarded about 60 liberal arts degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the liberal arts program make about $68,077 in their early career. Western Texas College graduates carry a median of $8,691 in student loans.
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San Antonio College landed the #23 spot for liberal arts this year. This very large public university is located in the city of San Antonio. There were roughly 17 liberal arts students who graduated with this degree at San Antonio College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, liberal arts degree recipients from San Antonio College generally make around $26,334. Typical student debt for the program is $10,500.
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Lamar State College Orange came in at #24 for liberal arts this year. Lamar State College Orange is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Orange. Lamar State College Orange awarded about 178 liberal arts degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their liberal arts degree from Lamar State College Orange earn around $45,299 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $18,506 to complete this degree.
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Northwest Vista College landed the #25 spot for liberal arts this year. Northwest Vista College is a very large public school located in the city of San Antonio. Northwest Vista College awarded about 14 liberal arts degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, liberal arts degree recipients from Northwest Vista College generally make around $25,952. Typical student debt for the program is $9,500.
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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 · 34 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.
