Cheapest Hospitality Administration/Management Colleges in Texas

Texas hospitality programs show remarkable cost variation, with The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley offering the most affordable path at just $6,500 net cost while Dallas Baptist University reaches $30,092. Public universities dominate the lower cost tier, with seven of the ten most affordable options being state institutions. Texas Tech University graduates command the highest starting salaries at $46,718, reflecting the state's growing tourism and hospitality sector that benefits from major medical tourism through Houston's Texas Medical Center complex. The 49-point gap between acceptance rates reveals how competitive admission standards vary dramatically across programs.

Programs

$6,500 – $30,092

Net Price Range

$38,333

Avg. Program Earnings

55.2%

Avg. Graduation Rate

10 Hospitality Administration/Management Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Edinburg, Texas	$6,500	$9,859	49.3%	87.7%
2	University of North Texas at Dallas Dallas, Texas	$8,376	$9,590	43.8%	93.6%
3	Wiley University Marshall, Texas	$10,095	$12,500	20.0%
4	The University of Texas at San Antonio San Antonio, Texas	$11,234	$8,991	51.2%	86.9%
5	University of Houston Houston, Texas	$13,853	$9,711	64.9%	66.2%
6	University of North Texas Denton, Texas	$14,352	$11,164	59.6%	79.1%
7	Stephen F Austin State University Nacogdoches, Texas	$15,152	$10,600	51.7%	89.5%
8	Texas Tech University Lubbock, Texas	$20,071	$11,852	67.5%	67.3%
9	Texas A & M University-College Station College Station, Texas	$20,924	$13,099	83.8%	62.7%
10	Dallas Baptist University Dallas, Texas	$30,092	$38,140	60.4%	91.4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the massive cost difference between the cheapest and most expensive programs?

Public universities receive state funding that dramatically reduces costs, with UT Rio Grande Valley at $6,500 compared to private Dallas Baptist University at $30,092. In-state tuition at public schools averages around $10,000, while the lone expensive private option charges $38,140 before aid.

How do graduation rates correlate with program costs in Texas?

Higher-cost programs generally show better completion rates, with Texas A&M leading at 83.8% graduation despite moderate costs. However, Wiley University breaks this pattern with only 20% graduation rate at a mid-range $10,095 net cost.

Does Texas Tech justify its higher net cost with better career outcomes?

Texas Tech graduates earn $46,718 starting salaries, the highest among all programs, making its $20,071 net cost worthwhile for many students. This represents nearly $9,500 more annually than UT San Antonio graduates who paid roughly half the cost.

Where do most affordable hospitality programs cluster geographically in Texas?

The Rio Grande Valley and North Texas regions offer the lowest-cost options, with UT Rio Grande Valley and UNT Dallas both under $8,500 net cost. Major cities like Houston and San Antonio provide mid-range public options around $11,000-$14,000.

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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.