Business programs in Texas produce graduates with career earnings ranging from $26,615 to $102,283. Across 63 programs, the variation in median earnings demonstrates why program selection matters significantly for management careers and undergraduate business trajectories.
Leading the list is Southern Methodist University, achieving the highest program earnings of $102,283. Rice University follows with $89,530, while The University Of Texas At Austin rounds out the top three with $85,893. These top-performing programs demonstrate strong graduate outcomes that justify their positioning in the rankings.
| Rank | School | Location | Earnings | Net Price | Acceptance Rate | Grad Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Dallas, TX | $102,283 Median Business Earnings | $30,165 | 61.2% | 83.3% | |
| #2 | Rice UniversityPrivate | Houston, TX | $89,530 Median Business Earnings | $3,221 | 7.9% | 95.7% |
| #3 | Austin, TX | $85,893 Median Business Earnings | $12,972 | 29.1% | 87.6% | |
| #4 | Texas Christian UniversityPrivate | Fort Worth, TX | $83,783 Median Business Earnings | $15,531 | 42.6% | 85.6% |
| #5 | Baylor UniversityPrivate | Waco, TX | $77,388 Median Business Earnings | $30,674 | 51.0% | 80.2% |
| #6 | Southwestern UniversityPrivate | Georgetown, TX | $76,367 Median Business Earnings | $18,791 | 39.1% | 69.3% |
| #7 | College Station, TX | $72,074 Median Business Earnings | $12,273 | 63.2% | 83.8% | |
| #8 | Abilene Christian UniversityPrivate | Abilene, TX | $70,276 Median Business Earnings | $12,740 | 100.0% | 60.2% |
| #9 | Texas Tech UniversityPublic | Lubbock, TX | $70,117 Median Business Earnings | $13,922 | 70.9% | 67.5% |
| #10 | Trinity UniversityPrivate | San Antonio, TX | $68,730 Median Business Earnings | $14,184 | 28.2% | 81.9% |
| #11 | University Of DallasPrivate | Irving, TX | $68,304 Median Business Earnings | $14,372 | 54.2% | 68.0% |
| #12 | Richardson, TX | $67,186 Median Business Earnings | $11,089 | 65.5% | 70.8% | |
| #13 | Saint Edward's UniversityPrivate | Austin, TX | $64,253 Median Business Earnings | $18,740 | 83.7% | 64.2% |
| #14 | Letourneau UniversityPrivate | Longview, TX | $63,561 Median Business Earnings | $19,589 | 40.7% | 61.1% |
| #15 | Denton, TX | $62,318 Median Business Earnings | $10,816 | 72.5% | 59.6% | |
| #16 | Concordia University TexasPrivate | Austin, TX | $62,168 Median Business Earnings | $16,380 | 91.1% | 40.5% |
| #17 | University Of HoustonPublic | Houston, TX | $61,728 Median Business Earnings | $10,327 | 69.5% | 64.9% |
| #18 | Texas State UniversityPublic | San Marcos, TX | $60,346 Median Business Earnings | $12,144 | 89.5% | 56.2% |
| #19 | Odessa, TX | $60,315 Median Business Earnings | $7,684 | 84.5% | 43.0% | |
| #20 | San Antonio, TX | $60,271 Median Business Earnings | $17,434 | 93.4% | 51.8% |
