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#3 Most Popular State/Terr. for Grad Students
106 Colleges
73,277 Yearly Graduations
$50,926 Avg 4-Year Tuition (In-State)

In terms of graduate completions, Texas is ranked #3 in the nation with 73,277 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. Graduate students from Texas can take advantage of in-state tuition, which averages about $12,732 per year. Out-of-state graduate tuition averages $16,689. Depending on the school you go to, you may have to pay quite a bit more - or quite a bit less.

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#1

Texas A&M University - College Station

College Station, Texas
Public Public vs. Private
5,555 Yearly Degrees
$10,733 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Texas A&M College Station handed out 5,555 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #1 most popular graduate school in the state. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Texas A&M University - College Station

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $6,885 $19,592
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $3,848 $4,514
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $287 $816

#2

The University of Texas at Arlington

Arlington, Texas
Public Public vs. Private
5,439 Yearly Degrees
$10,853 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

The University of Texas at Arlington was ranked the #2 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 5,439 graduate degrees were handed out that year. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for The University of Texas at Arlington

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $9,015 $22,167
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,838 $1,838
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $509 $1,249

#3

The University of Texas at Austin

Austin, Texas
Public Public vs. Private
4,394 Yearly Degrees
$12,050 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

The University of Texas at Austin was ranked the #3 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 4,394 graduate degrees were handed out that year. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for The University of Texas at Austin

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $12,050 $22,944
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $659 $1,215

#4

The University of Texas at Dallas

Richardson, Texas
Public Public vs. Private
3,635 Yearly Degrees
$15,088 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, UT Dallas handed out 3,635 graduate degrees. This makes it the #4 most popular school in the state in this category. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for The University of Texas at Dallas

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $15,088 $29,252
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $838 $1,625

#5

Lamar University

Beaumont, Texas
Public Public vs. Private
3,630 Yearly Degrees
$8,411 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 106 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, Lamar University ranked #5 in terms of popularity with 3,630 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Lamar University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $6,471 $13,815
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,940 $1,940
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $359 $767

#6

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, Texas
Public Public vs. Private
2,826 Yearly Degrees
$9,518 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Texas Tech University was ranked the #6 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 2,826 graduate degrees were handed out that year. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Texas Tech University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $6,956 $15,136
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $2,562 $2,562
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $348 $757

#7

University of Houston

Houston, Texas
Public Public vs. Private
2,691 Yearly Degrees
$9,727 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

UH handed out 2,691 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #7 most popular graduate school in the state. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for University of Houston

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $8,713 $17,857
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,014 $1,014
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $484 $992

#8

University of North Texas

Denton, Texas
Public Public vs. Private
2,643 Yearly Degrees
$8,256 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, UNT handed out 2,643 graduate degrees. This makes it the #8 most popular school in the state in this category. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for University of North Texas

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $6,350 $13,694
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,906 $1,906
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $459 $867

#9

Southern Methodist University

Dallas, Texas
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
2,153 Yearly Degrees
$35,802 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, SMU handed out 2,153 graduate degrees. This makes it the #9 most popular school in the state in this category. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Southern Methodist University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $30,672 $30,672
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $5,130 $5,130
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $1,704 $1,704

#10

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Edinburg, Texas
Public Public vs. Private
2,036 Yearly Degrees
$8,333 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

UT Rio Grande Valley handed out 2,036 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #10 most popular graduate school in the state. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $7,002 $14,346
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,331 $1,331
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $398 $806

#11

Texas Woman's University

Denton, Texas
Public Public vs. Private
1,906 Yearly Degrees
$7,704 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, TWU handed out 1,906 graduate degrees. This makes it the #11 most popular school in the state in this category. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Texas Woman’s University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $5,112 $12,456
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $2,592 $2,592
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $284 $692

#12

The University of Texas at San Antonio

San Antonio, Texas
Public Public vs. Private
1,619 Yearly Degrees
$9,479 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

The University of Texas at San Antonio was ranked the #12 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 1,619 graduate degrees were handed out that year. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for The University of Texas at San Antonio

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $7,056 $25,137
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $2,423 $2,423
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $392 $1,396

#13

Baylor University

Waco, Texas
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
1,591 Yearly Degrees
$37,674 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Baylor handed out 1,591 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #13 most popular graduate school in the state. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Baylor University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $37,674 $37,674
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $2,093 $2,093

#14

Texas State University

San Marcos, Texas
Public Public vs. Private
1,491 Yearly Degrees
$9,060 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 106 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, Texas State ranked #14 in terms of popularity with 1,491 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Texas State University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $7,147 $15,307
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,913 $1,913
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $357 $765

#15

Texas A&M University - Commerce

Commerce, Texas
Public Public vs. Private
1,411 Yearly Degrees
$7,338 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Texas A&M Commerce handed out 1,411 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #15 most popular graduate school in the state. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Texas A&M University - Commerce

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $3,630 $10,974
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $3,708 $3,708
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $202 $610

#16

The University of Texas at El Paso

El Paso, Texas
Public Public vs. Private
1,341 Yearly Degrees
$7,166 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

UTEP handed out 1,341 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #16 most popular graduate school in the state. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for The University of Texas at El Paso

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $5,865 $15,320
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,301 $1,301
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $326 $851

#17

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

Lubbock, Texas
Public Public vs. Private
1,281 Yearly Degrees
$9,080 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

TTUHSC handed out 1,281 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #17 most popular graduate school in the state. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $6,360 $16,176
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $2,720 $2,880
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $265 $724

#18

The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

Houston, Texas
Public Public vs. Private
1,276 Yearly Degrees
$10,409 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston was ranked the #18 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 1,276 graduate degrees were handed out that year. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $8,524 $32,673
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,885 $1,885
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $251 $961

#19

Rice University

Houston, Texas
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
1,136 Yearly Degrees
$49,941 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Rice handed out 1,136 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #19 most popular graduate school in the state. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Rice University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $49,279 $49,279
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $662 $662
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $1,942 $1,942

#20

University of the Incarnate Word

San Antonio, Texas
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
1,029 Yearly Degrees
$19,840 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

University of the Incarnate Word was ranked the #20 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 1,029 graduate degrees were handed out that year. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for University of the Incarnate Word

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $18,540 $18,540
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,300 $1,300
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $1,030 $1,030

#21

The University of Texas at Tyler

Tyler, Texas
Public Public vs. Private
1,017 Yearly Degrees
$8,110 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

The University of Texas at Tyler was ranked the #21 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 1,017 graduate degrees were handed out that year. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for The University of Texas at Tyler

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $6,264 $14,940
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,846 $1,846
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $476 $958

#22

Sam Houston State University

Huntsville, Texas
Public Public vs. Private
962 Yearly Degrees
$8,666 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 106 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, SHSU ranked #22 in terms of popularity with 962 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Sam Houston State University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $5,765 $13,108
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $2,901 $2,901
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $320 $728

#23

University of Houston - Clear Lake

Houston, Texas
Public Public vs. Private
869 Yearly Degrees
$9,594 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 106 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, UH Clear Lake ranked #23 in terms of popularity with 869 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for University of Houston - Clear Lake

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $7,920 $17,316
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,674 $1,674
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $440 $962

#24

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

Corpus Christi, Texas
Public Public vs. Private
867 Yearly Degrees
$7,179 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Texas A&M Corpus Christi handed out 867 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #24 most popular graduate school in the state. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $3,610 $11,715
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $3,569 $4,280
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $201 $651

#24

University of Houston - Downtown

Houston, Texas
Public Public vs. Private
867 Yearly Degrees
$9,529 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

University of Houston - Downtown was ranked the #24 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 867 graduate degrees were handed out that year. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for University of Houston - Downtown

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $8,073 $14,535
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,456 $1,456
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $449 $808

Other Texas Colleges

Rank School Yearly Graduations
26 West Texas A&M University 834
27 University of North Texas Health Science Center 820
28 The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio 801
29 The University of Texas Medical Branch 800
30 Tarleton State University 752
31 Angelo State University 653
32 Texas Christian University 652
33 University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center 628
34 University of Houston - Victoria 594
35 Texas A&M University - Kingsville 576
36 Our Lady of the Lake University 564
37 Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary 556
38 University of St. Thomas 538
39 Texas A&M International University 533
40 Abilene Christian University 522
40 Stephen F Austin State University 522
42 Dallas Baptist University 517
43 Texas Southern University 489
44 The University of Texas of the Permian Basin 451
45 Dallas Theological Seminary 441
46 St. Mary’s University 424
47 University of Dallas 406
48 Houston Baptist University 403
49 Wayland Baptist University 391
50 Baylor College of Medicine 369
51 Parker University 319
52 Texas Wesleyan University 301
53 Prairie View A & M University 300
54 South Texas College of Law 277
55 University of North Texas at Dallas 275
56 Concordia University, Texas 267
57 Amberton University 259
58 Texas A&M University - San Antonio 234
59 Hardin - Simmons University 214
60 MSU Texas 208
61 North American University 207
62 Saint Edward’s University 203
63 University of Mary Hardin - Baylor 188
64 Sul Ross State University 173
65 Texas A & M University - Central Texas 153
66 Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center - El Paso 133
67 Texas A&M University - Texarkana 117
68 Strayer University - Texas 116
69 LeTourneau University 110
70 West Coast University - Dallas 104
71 Lubbock Christian University 101
72 Southwestern Assemblies of God University 99
73 Trinity University 97
74 Schreiner University 85
74 Texas Chiropractic College Foundation Inc 85
76 Grace School of Theology 62
77 East Texas Baptist University 58
78 The King’s University 44
78 American College of Acupuncture and Oriental Med 44
80 American InterContinental University - Houston 39
81 Episcopal Theological Seminary of the Southwest 38
82 DeVry University - Texas 36
83 University of Phoenix - Texas 35
84 Hallmark University 33
85 Texas Health and Science University 32
86 Texas Lutheran University 31
86 Howard Payne University 31
88 AOMA Graduate School of Integrative Medicine 30
88 Oblate School of Theology 30
90 Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary 29
90 Houston Graduate School of Theology 29
92 Brite Divinity School 23
93 The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center 22
94 Bakke Graduate University 18
95 Austin College 17
96 Baptist Missionary Association Theological Seminary 16
97 Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Dallas 14
98 South University, Austin 10
99 Criswell College 9
100 McMurry University 7
101 Southwestern Adventist University 6
102 Huston - Tillotson University 5
103 Austin Graduate School of Theology 3
104 The Art Institute of Dallas 0
104 Western Technical College 0
104 Arlington Baptist University 0

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