Cheapest Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods Colleges in Texas

Public universities dominate Texas's most affordable Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods programs, with UT San Antonio leading at just $11,234 net cost compared to Southern Methodist University's $41,778. This nearly four-fold price difference reflects the state's strong public higher education system supporting analytical roles across Texas's massive healthcare sector. Houston's Texas Medical Center alone employs thousands of operations researchers and data analysts, while graduates from these programs earn between $38,289 and $56,415 annually. The concentration of affordable options benefits students entering fields where quantitative skills drive efficiency improvements in healthcare systems, energy companies, and logistics operations throughout the state.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the $30,000+ gap between the cheapest and most expensive programs?

Public institutions like UT San Antonio ($11,234) and Texas A&M Commerce ($11,268) receive state funding that dramatically reduces costs compared to private schools. Southern Methodist University charges $41,778 net cost, reflecting its private status and premium positioning in Dallas's business community.

How do graduation rates vary among the most affordable options?

The cheapest programs show mixed completion results, with UT San Antonio graduating 51.20% of students and Texas A&M Commerce at 45.90%. However, slightly higher-cost options like University of North Texas achieve 59.60% graduation rates at just $14,352 net cost.

Does attending a more expensive program guarantee higher earnings?

Not necessarily. UT Dallas graduates earn $56,415 annually at a $17,435 net cost, while Hardin-Simmons University graduates earn $38,289 despite charging $21,031. The highest earners actually attend moderately-priced public universities rather than the most expensive private schools.

Where do Texas graduates in this field typically find employment?

Texas's healthcare sector, anchored by Houston's Texas Medical Center, employs many program graduates in operations research and data analysis roles. Major employers like HCA Healthcare, Baylor Scott & White, and MD Anderson Cancer Center require quantitative professionals to optimize patient flow and resource allocation across their extensive networks.

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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.