Cheapest Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions Colleges in Texas

UT Rio Grande Valley offers the state's most affordable mental health program at just $6,500 net cost, creating a pathway for students to enter Texas's massive healthcare workforce. This represents an $14,424 savings compared to Texas A&M College Station's $20,924 cost, though A&M delivers an 83.80% graduation rate versus Rio Grande Valley's 49.30%. With Houston's Texas Medical Center employing thousands of mental health professionals and major systems like Baylor Scott & White expanding statewide, these programs feed directly into the nation's second-largest healthcare workforce.

Programs

$6,500 – $20,924

Net Price Range

53.9%

Avg. Graduation Rate

5 Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions 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	Midwestern State University Wichita Falls, Texas	$11,882	$10,310	41.3%	92.4%
3	University of North Texas Denton, Texas	$14,352	$11,164	59.6%	79.1%
4	Southwestern Assemblies of God University Waxahachie, Texas	$19,655	$18,610	35.5%	85.7%
5	Texas A & M University-College Station College Station, Texas	$20,924	$13,099	83.8%	62.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the $14,424 cost difference between the cheapest and most expensive programs?

UT Rio Grande Valley's $6,500 net cost reflects its mission to serve the economically disadvantaged Rio Grande border region, while Texas A&M's $20,924 reflects higher living costs in College Station and additional program resources. Public universities like Midwestern State and UNT fall between these extremes at $11,882 and $14,352 respectively.

How do graduation rates correlate with program costs in Texas mental health programs?

Texas A&M leads with an 83.80% graduation rate despite its $20,924 cost, while the most affordable option at UT Rio Grande Valley shows a 49.30% rate. UNT offers a middle ground with a 59.60% graduation rate at $14,352 net cost.

Does the private option at Southwestern Assemblies of God offer value at $19,655?

The private program costs nearly triple UT Rio Grande Valley's rate but shows only a 35.50% graduation rate, the lowest among all five schools. Students pay $19,655 for a faith-based approach but may find better outcomes at public alternatives like UNT.

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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.