Cheapest Statistics Colleges in Texas

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley delivers the state's most affordable Statistics education at just $6,500 net cost, while Rice University commands $12,640 despite its elite status and 8.68% acceptance rate. Texas's massive healthcare sector creates strong demand for statistical analysts, particularly within Houston's Texas Medical Center complex where data drives medical research and patient outcomes. Public universities dominate the affordable options, with seven of the ten cheapest programs offered by state institutions. Statistics graduates from these programs enter a job market where analytical skills support everything from oil and gas operations to the state's growing technology corridor.

Programs

$6,500 – $41,942

Net Price Range

$79,450

Avg. Program Earnings

66.1%

Avg. Graduation Rate

10 Statistics 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	The University of Texas at San Antonio San Antonio, Texas	$11,234	$8,991	51.2%	86.9%
3	Rice University Houston, Texas	$12,640	$58,128	95.7%	8.7%
4	University of Houston-Downtown Houston, Texas	$14,623	$7,708	33.8%	88.4%
5	The University of Texas at Dallas Richardson, Texas	$17,435	$14,564	70.8%	84.7%
6	University of the Incarnate Word San Antonio, Texas	$20,498	$35,660	51.8%	94.2%
7	Texas A & M University-College Station College Station, Texas	$20,924	$13,099	83.8%	62.7%
8	LeTourneau University Longview, Texas	$25,314	$35,500	61.1%	48.8%
9	Southern Methodist University Dallas, Texas	$41,778	$64,460	83.3%	52.3%
10	Baylor University Waco, Texas	$41,942	$54,844	80.2%	45.9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains Rice University's low net cost compared to other private schools?

Rice University charges $12,640 net cost while maintaining a $58,128 sticker price, indicating substantial financial aid packages. Other private institutions like Southern Methodist University and Baylor University reach over $41,000 net cost despite similar aid programs.

How do graduation rates vary between affordable and expensive programs?

Rice University achieves a 95.7% graduation rate at $12,640 net cost, while University of Houston-Downtown graduates just 33.8% of students at $14,623. The University of Texas at Dallas balances both factors with a 70.8% graduation rate at $17,435 net cost.

Does attending a more expensive Statistics program guarantee better job outcomes?

Rice University graduates earn $79,450 annually, the same figure reported across Texas Statistics programs regardless of school cost. This suggests that affordable public options like UT Dallas and Texas A&M provide comparable career preparation for significantly less money.

Where do Texas Statistics graduates typically find employment?

Major employers include HCA Healthcare and MD Anderson Cancer Center within Houston's medical district, plus energy companies throughout the state. The Texas Tomorrow Fund and TEXAS Grant programs help in-state students access these career pathways at reduced educational costs.

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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.