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2026 Best Value Entrepreneurship Schools in Texas

9 Colleges in the United States
$20,852 Avg Student Debt
$59,441 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value Entrepreneurship Badge [Entrepreneurship](/majors/business-management-marketing-sales/entrepreneurial-studies/entrepreneurship/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 30 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for entrepreneurship students.

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2026 Best Value Entrepreneurship Schools in Texas

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in entrepreneurship, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Entrepreneurship Schools

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Our analysis ranked The University Of Texas Pan American the best value for a degree in entrepreneurship in Texas. Located in the city of Edinburg, The University Of Texas Pan American is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,799, compared with $19,645 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $14,694 to complete the entrepreneurship program here. Soon after graduation, entrepreneurship degree recipients from The University Of Texas Pan American generally make around $46,404. That is a strong return on a $14,694 median debt. The acceptance rate is 94%.

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University Of Houston is a great value for students pursuing a degree in entrepreneurship, landing the #2 spot this year. University Of Houston is a very large public school located in the city of Houston. In-state tuition and fees average $9,717, with out-of-state students paying around $22,547. Students borrow a median of $11,100 to complete the entrepreneurship program here. Early-career entrepreneurship graduates make about $52,752. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 74%.

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A rank of #3 makes University Of North Texas one of the best values for entrepreneurship. University Of North Texas is a very large public school located in the city of Denton. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,309, compared with $21,149 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for entrepreneurship graduates is $19,365. Early-career entrepreneurship graduates make about $45,265. Set against $19,365 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 72% of applicants are accepted.

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Lamar University
Beaumont, TX

Lamar University came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best value entrepreneurship schools. Set in the city of Beaumont, Lamar University is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,905, while out-of-state students pay about $18,745. Students borrow a median of $25,406 to complete the entrepreneurship program here. Soon after graduation, entrepreneurship degree recipients from Lamar University generally make around $32,129. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 86%.

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The University Of Texas At Dallas came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best value entrepreneurship schools. Set in the city of Richardson, The University Of Texas At Dallas is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $14,644, while out-of-state students pay about $40,144. Typical student debt for entrepreneurship graduates is $20,531. Early-career entrepreneurship graduates make about $58,507. That is a strong return on a $20,531 median debt. The University Of Texas At Dallas admits about 65% of applicants.

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Stephen F Austin State University came in at #6 for value in entrepreneurship this year. Stephen F Austin State University is a large public school located in the town of Nacogdoches. Students from in state pay about $11,128 in tuition and fees, compared with $20,968 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for entrepreneurship graduates is $24,759. Entrepreneurship graduates of Stephen F Austin State University earn a median of $42,197 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $24,759 median debt. Stephen F Austin State University admits about 94% of applicants.

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Sam Houston State University came in at #7 for value in entrepreneurship this year. Sam Houston State University is a very large public school located in the town of Huntsville. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,228, while out-of-state students pay about $19,068. Entrepreneurship graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, entrepreneurship degree recipients from Sam Houston State University generally make around $23,682. Set against $26,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 90%.

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Texas A And M University College Station came in at #8 for value in entrepreneurship this year. Set in the city of College Station, Texas A And M University College Station is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $12,995, with out-of-state students paying around $40,124. Entrepreneurship graduates carry a median of $20,031 in student loans. Entrepreneurship graduates of Texas A And M University College Station earn a median of $64,891 early in their careers. Set against $20,031 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 57%.

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Dallas Baptist University ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best value entrepreneurship schools. Set in the city of Dallas, Dallas Baptist University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $40,190. Students borrow a median of $22,819 to complete the entrepreneurship program here. Early-career entrepreneurship graduates make about $31,694. That is a strong return on a $22,819 median debt. The acceptance rate is 89%.

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Texas Christian University came in at #10 for value in entrepreneurship this year. Set in the city of Fort Worth, Texas Christian University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $61,740 in tuition and fees. Entrepreneurship graduates carry a median of $25,292 in student loans. Early-career entrepreneurship graduates make about $65,028. That is a strong return on a $25,292 median debt. Texas Christian University admits about 44% of applicants.

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Baylor University landed the #11 spot for entrepreneurship value this year. Set in the city of Waco, Baylor University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $58,100. Entrepreneurship graduates carry a median of $19,375 in student loans. Early-career entrepreneurship graduates make about $59,052. That is a strong return on a $19,375 median debt. The acceptance rate is 51%.

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 30 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 9 ranked schools only.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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