by our College Data Analytics TeamWith all of the options you have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take when you want to pursue a degree. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our Best Bachelor's Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in the Southwest Region ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard. Due to the amount of income-based financial aid available, many 'high-priced' schools are more affordable than you think.
In This Year's Value Report:
After analyzing 114 schools in the Southwest Region , we came up with our list of those that offered the best value Bachelor's Degree programs. Our ranking methodology focuses on different objective factors to make this determination of the best value schools. More specifically, the following explains what we consider and why.
When determining the value of a school in our Best Bachelor's Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in the Southwest Region ranking, we first look at its average net price of a student coming from a family that makes $48-$75k a year. The net price is defined as the sum of room and board, tuition, and fees minus any financial aid that the student receives. In addition, the overall quality of a school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how much it costs.
To make it into this list a school must offer a quality education like the schools in our Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considers factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
To learn more, visit our best value ranking methodology page.
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Our analysis found Rice University to be the best value (income $48-$75k) school for bachelor’s degrees in the Southwest Region in this year’s ranking. Rice is located in Houston, Texas and has a medium-sized student population. It is a private not-for-profit school.
Rice University has the honor of being ranked #1 in Texas for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $6,320.
The quality degree programs at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in the Southwest Region. UT Rio Grande Valley is located in Edinburg, Texas and has a large student population. It is a public school.
Not only is The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley a great value, but it is also ranked #14 in Texas for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $7,248.
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A rank of #3 on our Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in the Southwest Region list means The University of Texas at Austin is a great place for students working on their degree. Located in Austin, Texas, the school is a large public institution.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, The University of Texas at Austin is ranked #2 for quality in the state of Texas. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $16,738.
The quality degree programs at Trinity University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in the Southwest Region. Trinity U is a private not-for-profit institution located in San Antonio, Texas.
Trinity University has the honor of being ranked #12 in Texas for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $9,644.
The quality degree programs at South Texas College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in the Southwest Region. This large public school is located in McAllen, Texas.
Not only is South Texas College a great value, but it is also ranked #51 in Texas for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $3,268.
Texas A&M International University did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in the Southwest Region ranking, coming in at #6. Laredo, Texas is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
Not only is Texas A&M International University a great value, but it is also ranked #43 in Texas for overall quality. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $4,668.
With a ranking of #7, University of Houston did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in the Southwest Region list. This large public school is located in Houston, Texas.
University of Houston has the honor of being ranked #8 in Texas for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $12,937.
Eastern New Mexico University - Main Campus ranked #8 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in the Southwest Region list. Portales, New Mexico is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
Not only is Eastern New Mexico University - Main Campus a great value, but it is also ranked #5 in New Mexico for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $5,418.
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With a ranking of #9, Arizona State University - Tempe did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in the Southwest Region list. ASU - Tempe is a public institution located in Tempe, Arizona.
Arizona State University - Tempe has the honor of being ranked #1 in Arizona for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $15,308.
Oklahoma State University - Main Campus landed the #10 spot on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in the Southwest Region ranking. Located in Stillwater, Oklahoma, the school is a large public institution.
Not only is Oklahoma State University - Main Campus a great value, but it is also ranked #2 in Oklahoma for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $12,675.
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University of North Texas landed the #11 spot on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in the Southwest Region ranking. Located in Denton, Texas, the school is a large public institution.
University of North Texas has the honor of being ranked #10 in Texas for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $12,648.
Texas A & M University - Central Texas ranked #12 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in the Southwest Region list. Located in Killeen, Texas, the school is a small public institution.
Texas A & M University - Central Texas has the honor of being ranked #47 in Texas for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $5,740.
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With a ranking of #13, University of Phoenix - Arizona did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in the Southwest Region list. Located in Phoenix, Arizona, the school is a large private for-profit institution.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, University of Phoenix - Arizona is ranked #3 for quality in the state of Arizona. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $15,426.
The University of Texas at San Antonio did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in the Southwest Region ranking, coming in at #14. UTSA is located in San Antonio, Texas and has a large student population. It is a public school.
Not only is The University of Texas at San Antonio a great value, but it is also ranked #15 in Texas for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $10,949.
With a ranking of #15, Texas A&M University - College Station did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in the Southwest Region list. Located in College Station, Texas, the school is a large public institution.
Texas A&M University - College Station has the honor of being ranked #3 in Texas for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $19,741.
The University of Texas of the Permian Basin landed the #16 spot on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in the Southwest Region ranking. Odessa, Texas is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
Not only is The University of Texas of the Permian Basin a great value, but it is also ranked #34 in Texas for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $7,596.
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Grayson College landed the #17 spot on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in the Southwest Region ranking. This small public school is located in Denison, Texas.
Not only is Grayson College a great value, but it is also ranked #59 in Texas for overall quality. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $4,867.
Texas Tech University came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in the Southwest Region ranking. This large public school is located in Lubbock, Texas.
Texas Tech University has the honor of being ranked #7 in Texas for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $15,543.
University of Arizona did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in the Southwest Region ranking, coming in at #19. Tucson, Arizona is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, University of Arizona is ranked #2 for quality in the state of Arizona. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $16,773.
The University of Texas at Dallas landed the #20 spot on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in the Southwest Region ranking. UT Dallas is a large public school situated in Richardson, Texas.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, The University of Texas at Dallas is ranked #9 for quality in the state of Texas. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $15,388.
Texas Woman’s University landed the #21 spot on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in the Southwest Region ranking. Located in Denton, Texas, the school is a fairly large public institution.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Texas Woman’s University is ranked #19 for quality in the state of Texas. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $11,383.
New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology ranked #22 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in the Southwest Region list. Located in Socorro, New Mexico, the school is a small public institution.
Not only is New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology a great value, but it is also ranked #2 in New Mexico for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $11,039.
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Northern Arizona University landed the #23 spot on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in the Southwest Region ranking. This large public school is located in Flagstaff, Arizona.
Not only is Northern Arizona University a great value, but it is also ranked #5 in Arizona for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $14,736.
The University of Texas at Arlington ranked #24 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in the Southwest Region list. UT Arlington is located in Arlington, Texas and has a large student population. It is a public school.
The University of Texas at Arlington has the honor of being ranked #11 in Texas for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $15,440.
Austin Community College District landed the #25 spot on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in the Southwest Region ranking. Austin, Texas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
Austin Community College District has the honor of being ranked #57 in Texas for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $7,536.
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*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
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