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2027 Best Value General Social Sciences Schools in Texas

6 Colleges in the United States
$17,346 Avg Student Debt
$51,219 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value General Social Sciences Badge [General Social Sciences](/majors/social-sciences/general-social-sciences/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.

College Factual analyzed 6 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value general social sciences schools.

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2027 Best Value General Social Sciences Schools in Texas

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in general social sciences, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value General Social Sciences Schools

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For return on investment in general social sciences, no school beat South Texas College this year. South Texas College is a very large public school located in the city of McAllen. In-state tuition and fees average $4,920, with out-of-state students paying around $7,620. General Social Sciences graduates carry a median of $6,868 in student loans. General Social Sciences graduates of South Texas College earn a median of $30,227 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $6,868 median debt.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Houston Downtown earned it the #2 place for general social sciences. University Of Houston Downtown is a large public school located in the city of Houston. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,582, compared with $17,434 for out-of-state students. General Social Sciences graduates carry a median of $20,429 in student loans. General Social Sciences graduates of University Of Houston Downtown earn a median of $45,687 early in their careers. Set against $20,429 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 90%.

3

Central Texas College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in general social sciences, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the suburb of Killeen, Central Texas College is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $3,750 in tuition and fees, compared with $7,500 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $11,290 to complete the general social sciences program here. Early-career general social sciences graduates make about $53,086. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

4

Students looking for strong value in general social sciences will find it at University Of North Texas, which ranked #4. Set in the city of Denton, University Of North Texas is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $11,309 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $21,149. Typical student debt for general social sciences graduates is $22,625. General Social Sciences graduates of University Of North Texas earn a median of $34,679 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $22,625 median debt. Roughly 72% of applicants are accepted.

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A rank of #5 makes The University Of Texas At Dallas one of the best values for general social sciences. Set in the city of Richardson, The University Of Texas At Dallas is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $14,644, with out-of-state students paying around $40,144. Typical student debt for general social sciences graduates is $20,531. Soon after graduation, general social sciences degree recipients from The University Of Texas At Dallas generally make around $58,507. Set against $20,531 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 65% of applicants are accepted.

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West Texas A And M University landed the #6 spot for general social sciences value this year. West Texas A And M University is a large public school located in the town of Canyon. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,101, with out-of-state students paying around $10,996. Typical student debt for general social sciences graduates is $22,333. Early-career general social sciences graduates make about $43,515. That is a strong return on a $22,333 median debt. Roughly 99% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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.

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