Several Texas colleges and universities have once again gained national recognition — with two familiar names leading the pack.
As college degrees become necessary to secure more jobs, finding the right school becomes a critical foundation for your future. Add in the cost of higher education, and having confidence in which you choose to invest in is all the more crucial.
In an effort to find the top-performing schools at the lowest possible costs to undergraduates, WalletHub analyzed nearly 800 higher-education institutions across 30 key measures, sorted into seven categories. These metrics ranged from student-faculty ratios and graduation rates to broader impacts like student-loan default rates and the share of former students out-earning high school graduates. The study revealed trends among the country’s higher education institutions.
“In general, universities tend to rank higher than colleges due to their inclusion of graduate-level programs, greater on-campus opportunities and higher earnings for students post-graduation,” WalletHub analyst Chip Lupo said in a statement. “In fact, the top 10 places for higher education in the U.S. are all universities. There are still tons of high-ranking colleges, though, which offer their own advantages like smaller class sizes, more personalized learning and often safer campuses.”
What strengths and weaknesses do Texas institutions have, and how do they compare to other U.S. colleges? Here’s what WalletHub found.
The University of Texas – Austin appeared relatively high in overall rankings at No. 58. It also had the second-highest ranking among Texas colleges.
A few other colleges in the Lone Star State stood out in WalletHub’s ranking:
Here’s how Texas higher education institutions ranked among others in the country:
Not all Texas institutions ranked high in categories.