Best Value International/Global Studies Colleges in Texas

Texas offers International/Global Studies programs with striking cost differences, from Midwestern State's $11,882 net price to Southern Methodist's $41,778. University of Texas at Austin graduates earn $40,473 annually while maintaining strong value at $19,678 net cost. The state's position as a major trade gateway, with Houston serving as America's second-largest port, creates significant demand for globally-minded professionals. Public universities dominate the value market, with six of the top eight most affordable options being state schools.

Programs

$11,882 – $41,778

Net Price Range

$34,802

Avg. Program Earnings

62.4%

Avg. Graduation Rate

14 International/Global Studies Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	Program Earnings	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	University of North Texas Denton, Texas	$14,352	$31,616	$11,164	59.6%	79.1%
2	The University of Texas at Austin Austin, Texas	$19,678	$40,473	$11,678	87.6%	31.4%
3	Texas A & M University-College Station College Station, Texas	$20,924	$37,208	$13,099	83.8%	62.7%
4	Texas State University San Marcos, Texas	$16,438	$28,598	$11,450	56.2%	87.7%
5	Saint Edward's University Austin, Texas	$23,636	$28,236	$51,384	64.2%	85.1%
6	Southern Methodist University Dallas, Texas	$41,778	$42,682	$64,460	83.3%	52.3%
7	Abilene Christian University Abilene, Texas	$27,401		$42,380	60.2%	65.8%
8	East Texas Baptist University Marshall, Texas	$23,790		$30,050	48.0%	67.7%
9	Midwestern State University Wichita Falls, Texas	$11,882		$10,310	41.3%	92.4%
10	St. Mary's University San Antonio, Texas	$21,352		$36,242	58.8%	86.2%
11	Tarleton State University Stephenville, Texas	$20,261		$7,878	51.2%	87.1%
12	The University of Texas at Arlington Arlington, Texas	$15,235		$11,728	56.5%	80.8%
13	Texas Lutheran University Seguin, Texas	$22,587		$34,920	55.2%	91.8%
14	Texas Tech University Lubbock, Texas	$20,071		$11,852	67.5%	67.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What accounts for the $29,896 difference between the cheapest and most expensive programs?

The gap primarily reflects public versus private funding models. Midwestern State University at $11,882 represents typical public university pricing with state subsidies, while Southern Methodist University's $41,778 reflects private institution costs without state support.

How do graduation rates correlate with program costs in Texas?

Higher-priced programs generally show better completion rates, with UT Austin achieving 87.60% graduation at $19,678 net cost. However, Midwestern State University manages only 41.30% graduation despite being the most affordable at $11,882.

Does Texas A&M offer competitive value for International Studies students?

Texas A&M provides solid middle-ground value with $20,924 net cost and $37,208 graduate earnings. The 83.80% graduation rate ranks third-highest among all Texas programs, indicating strong student support and program completion.

Where do Texas International Studies graduates find the highest-paying opportunities?

Southern Methodist University graduates command the highest salaries at $42,682 annually, followed by UT Austin at $40,473. Texas's role as a major international trade center, particularly through Houston's port facilities, supports these higher earning potential figures.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.