2027 Best Value Value Schools in Texas
[Value](/majors/social-sciences/sociology/public/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong value education at a price that pays off.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 4 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for value students.
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2027 Best Value Value Schools in Texas
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the value degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Value Schools
For return on investment in value, no school beat The University Of Texas At Arlington this year. Set in the city of Arlington, The University Of Texas At Arlington is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,950, compared with $29,582 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for value graduates is $30,941. Early-career value graduates make about $37,338. Set against $30,941 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 80% of applicants are accepted.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Texas State University San Marcos earned it the #2 place for value. Located in the city of San Marcos, Texas State University San Marcos is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,450, with out-of-state students paying around $22,930. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete the value program here. Value graduates of Texas State University San Marcos earn a median of $44,774 early in their careers. Set against $25,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Texas State University San Marcos admits about 89% of applicants.
The University Of Texas At Dallas is a great value for students pursuing a degree in value, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the city of Richardson, The University Of Texas At Dallas is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $14,644, with out-of-state students paying around $40,144. Typical student debt for value graduates is $20,531. Value graduates of The University Of Texas At Dallas earn a median of $58,507 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $20,531 median debt. Roughly 65% of applicants are accepted.
A rank of #4 makes Tarleton State University one of the best values for value. Set in the town of Stephenville, Tarleton State University is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $8,302, with out-of-state students paying around $18,142. Typical student debt for value graduates is $23,222. Value graduates of Tarleton State University earn a median of $50,532 early in their careers. Set against $23,222 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 90% of applicants are accepted.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 4 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 4 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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