Best Value Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods Colleges in Texas

Texas management sciences programs show a striking earnings gap of $18,126 between the highest and lowest post-graduation salaries. The University of Texas at San Antonio delivers the strongest value proposition at just $11,234 net cost while producing graduates earning $54,671 annually. Public institutions dominate the affordability rankings, with four schools under $20,000 in net costs. This aligns well with Texas's data-driven healthcare sector, where quantitative analysts support operations at major employers like HCA Healthcare and the massive Texas Medical Center complex in Houston, which alone employs over 120,000 people across its facilities.

Programs

$11,234 – $41,778

Net Price Range

$48,609

Avg. Program Earnings

64.5%

Avg. Graduation Rate

11 Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	Program Earnings	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	The University of Texas at San Antonio San Antonio, Texas	$11,234	$54,671	$8,991	51.2%	86.9%
2	The University of Texas at Dallas Richardson, Texas	$17,435	$56,415	$14,564	70.8%	84.7%
3	Texas Wesleyan University Fort Worth, Texas	$19,398	$41,565	$37,934	32.4%	60.9%
4	Hardin-Simmons University Abilene, Texas	$21,031	$38,289	$31,686	49.6%	88.3%
5	Texas Christian University Fort Worth, Texas	$33,531	$52,107	$57,220	85.6%	56.1%
6	Texas A & M University-Commerce Commerce, Texas	$11,268		$10,026	45.9%	86.5%
7	LeTourneau University Longview, Texas	$25,314		$35,500	61.1%	48.8%
8	University of North Texas Denton, Texas	$14,352		$11,164	59.6%	79.1%
9	Southern Methodist University Dallas, Texas	$41,778		$64,460	83.3%	52.3%
10	The University of Texas at Austin Austin, Texas	$19,678		$11,678	87.6%	31.4%
11	Trinity University San Antonio, Texas	$23,650		$51,352	81.9%	30.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the $30,544 cost difference between the most and least expensive programs?

Private institutions like Southern Methodist University charge $41,778 in net costs compared to $11,234 at UT San Antonio. However, SMU graduates earn $52,107 annually while maintaining an 83.30% graduation rate, justifying the higher investment for many students.

How do graduation rates correlate with program costs in Texas?

Higher-cost programs generally show better completion rates, with UT Austin leading at 87.60% graduation rate. Public institutions like Texas A&M Commerce struggle more at 45.90% completion, though their $11,268 net cost makes them accessible to more students.

Is UT Dallas worth the $6,201 premium over UT San Antonio?

UT Dallas graduates earn $1,744 more annually ($56,415 vs $54,671) and achieve a 70.80% graduation rate compared to 51.20%. The higher completion rate and slightly better earnings justify the additional cost for most students.

Where do Texas management sciences graduates typically find employment?

The state's massive healthcare sector provides abundant opportunities, with over 120,000 positions at Texas Medical Center alone. Major employers like HCA Healthcare and Baylor Scott & White actively recruit quantitative analysts to optimize operations and patient outcomes.

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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.