2023 Best Teaching Bachelor's Degree Schools in Texas
It's not easy to decide which teaching program to enroll in when you have so many options available. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school or bootcamp that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Teaching Degree Search has developed this Best Teaching Bachelor's Degree Schools in Texas ranking. This report analyzed 33 schools in Texas to see which ones offered the best bachelor's degree programs for teaching students. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.
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Top Teaching Bachelor's Degree Schools in Texas
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Our analysis found Texas Christian University to be the best school for teaching students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Texas.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $51,660 to cover tuition and fees at TCU. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $21,731 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at TCU. During the 2019-2020 year, about 97% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Baylor University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas list.
Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Baylor accumulate an average of $23,143 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Baylor. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 97% took at least some of their classes online.
Out of the 33 schools in Texas that were part of this year’s ranking, Texas Lutheran University landed the # 3 spot on the list.
If you want to attend TLU, expect to pay an average of $32,970 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $24,988 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Since TLU is primarily an online school, it is an excellent choice for undergraduate students who need more flexibility than what is offered at some other schools.
The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Saint Edward’s University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best teaching schools in Texas.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $49,996 to cover tuition and fees at St. Edward’s University. The school does not offer an in-state discount. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $25,769 in student loans.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at St. Edward’s University. In fact, around 100% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Trinity University. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas list.
If you want to attend Trinity U, expect to pay an average of $47,392 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Trinity U accumulate an average of $20,545 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Trinity U does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In fact, around 99% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Texas A&M University - College Station did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for teaching students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list.
Full-time students from Texas pay an average of $12,204 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Texas A&M College Station. Out-of-state students pay an average of $38,855. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,847 in student loans.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Texas A&M College Station. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 36% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #7, Southwestern University did quite well on this year’s best schools for teaching students working on their bachelor’s degree.
By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $26,148 in student loans.
Hardin - Simmons University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for teaching students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #8 on the list.
Hardin - Simmons does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $31,686. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $24,484 in loans while pursuing their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Hardin - Simmons does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 73% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Dallas Baptist University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for teaching students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #9 on the list.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $33,620 to cover tuition and fees at DBU. The school does not offer an in-state discount. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $25,593 in student loans.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at DBU. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 50% took at least some of their classes online.
University of Mary Hardin - Baylor came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas ranking.
If you want to attend UMHB, expect to pay an average of $29,500 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $26,800 in student loans.
UMHB does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In fact, around 23% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #11, Lubbock Christian University did quite well on this year’s best schools for teaching students working on their bachelor’s degree.
If you want to attend LCU, expect to pay an average of $24,900 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $29,138 in student loans.
Some students may be able to take online classes at LCU. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 30% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Texas Tech University landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree teaching programs.
In-state students pay an average of $11,852 in tuition and fees if they attend Texas Tech full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $24,121. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $24,578 in loans while pursuing their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Texas Tech. During the 2019-2020 year, about 55% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Southwestern Assemblies of God University came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas ranking.
The average tuition and fees at Southwestern Assemblies of God University is $17,404. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $28,970 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Southwestern Assemblies of God University does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 67% took at least some of their classes online.
Sam Houston State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for teaching students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #14 on the list.
Students from Texas who attend SHSU full time pay an average of $8,960 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $18,752. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $25,557 in student loans.
Some students may be able to take online classes at SHSU. During the 2019-2020 year, about 58% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #15, Abilene Christian University did quite well on this year’s best schools for teaching students working on their bachelor’s degree.
Abilene Christian does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $39,350. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $22,921 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Online courses are available at Abilene Christian, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 23% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #16, Howard Payne University did quite well on this year’s best schools for teaching students working on their bachelor’s degree.
Howard Payne does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $30,488. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $28,561 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Howard Payne does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2019-2020 about 53% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Concordia University, Texas came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas ranking.
Concordia University, Texas does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $34,500. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Concordia University, Texas accumulate an average of $31,097 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Online courses are available at Concordia University, Texas, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2019-2020 about 64% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Texas State University came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas ranking.
Full-time students from Texas pay an average of $11,135 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Texas State. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $22,559. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,709 in student loans.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Texas State. In fact, around 96% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
The University of Texas at San Antonio did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for teaching students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #19 on the list.
Students from Texas who attend UTSA full time pay an average of $9,231 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $21,528. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $23,833 in loans while pursuing their degree.
UTSA does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2019-2020 year, about 100% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Texas Woman’s University landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree teaching programs.
Full-time students from Texas pay an average of $8,394 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend TWU. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $18,186. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $26,747 in loans while pursuing their degree.
TWU does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 83% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
University of North Texas came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Best Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas ranking.
In-state students pay an average of $11,090 in tuition and fees if they attend UNT full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $20,906. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,773 in student loans.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since UNT does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 78% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
LeTourneau University ranked #22 on this year’s Best Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas list.
LETU does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $33,490. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $28,656 in loans while pursuing their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at LETU. During the 2019-2020 year, about 64% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Southern Methodist University came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Best Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas ranking.
SMU does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $60,236. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from SMU accumulate an average of $21,294 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at SMU. During the 2019-2020 year, about 24% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Wayland Baptist University came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Best Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas ranking.
Wayland Baptist University does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $22,004. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $26,096 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Wayland Baptist University. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 63% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
The University of Texas at Arlington came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Best Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas ranking.
In-state students pay an average of $11,727 in tuition and fees if they attend UT Arlington full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $29,299. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $23,737 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Online courses are available at UT Arlington, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 52% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
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*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
References
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
- Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.
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