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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #41 | University Of St ThomasPrivate | Houston, TX | $61,875 Median Business Earnings | $18,441 | 89.9% | 68.8% |
| #42 | Nacogdoches, TX | $60,476 Median Business Earnings | $10,318 | 94.0% | 53.3% | |
| #43 | Victoria, TX | $60,206 Median Business Earnings | $5,317 | 95.9% | 26.4% | |
| #44 | Corpus Christi, TX | $59,045 Median Business Earnings | $11,445 | 88.6% | 40.2% | |
| #45 | Prairie View, TX | $58,847 Median Business Earnings | $12,120 | 79.3% | 43.2% | |
| #46 | Angelo State UniversityPublic | San Angelo, TX | $58,165 Median Business Earnings | $12,008 | 83.0% | 44.0% |
| #47 | Lubbock Christian UniversityPrivate | Lubbock, TX | $57,136 Median Business Earnings | $23,018 | 73.1% | 51.4% |
| #48 | Houston, TX | $55,887 Median Business Earnings | $16,437 | 96.9% | 22.2% | |
| #49 | Kingsville, TX | $55,873 Median Business Earnings | $10,207 | 90.9% | 41.9% | |
| #50 | Houston Christian UniversityPrivate | Houston, TX | $55,195 Median Business Earnings | $17,933 | 84.4% | 49.1% |
| #51 | Nelson UniversityPrivate | Waxahachie, TX | $54,987 Median Business Earnings | $17,583 | 89.0% | 41.6% |
| #52 | Howard Payne UniversityPrivate | Brownwood, TX | $54,795 Median Business Earnings | $24,043 | 67.4% | 28.0% |
| #53 | El Paso, TX | $52,911 Median Business Earnings | $7,863 | 99.9% | 50.2% | |
| #54 | Hardin-Simmons UniversityPrivate | Abilene, TX | $49,749 Median Business Earnings | $13,822 | 90.0% | 46.0% |
| #55 | Alpine, TX | $49,510 Median Business Earnings | $11,110 | 98.7% | 29.9% | |
| #56 | Edinburg, TX | $49,409 Median Business Earnings | $3,785 | 94.2% | 50.9% | |
| #57 | Laredo, TX | $48,926 Median Business Earnings | $3,097 | 44.4% | 46.5% | |
| #58 | Hallmark UniversityPrivate | San Antonio, TX | $48,295 Median Business Earnings | $10,662 | 51.3% | 66.3% |
| #59 | Jarvis Christian UniversityPrivate | Hawkins, TX | $48,225 Median Business Earnings | $11,606 | — | 15.2% |
| #60 | San Antonio, TX | $47,860 Median Business Earnings | $16,236 | — | 46.1% |
