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2026 Best General Education Schools in Texas

6 Colleges in the United States
2,804 General Education Degrees Awarded
$52,855 Avg Early-Career Salary

General Education degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their general education programs.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 55 schools to find the best for general education students.

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Best Schools for General Education in Texas

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the general education degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in General Education

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No school ranked higher than Texas A And M University College Station this year for general education. Texas A And M University College Station is a very large public school located in the city of College Station. Roughly 84% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 308 general education degrees were awarded at Texas A And M University College Station in the most recent year. Students who receive their general education degree from Texas A And M University College Station earn around $64,891 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $20,031. See the full general education program report for Texas A And M University College Station

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The University Of Texas At Austin came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best general education schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Austin. Roughly 89% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 24 general education degrees were awarded at The University Of Texas At Austin in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, general education degree recipients from The University Of Texas At Austin generally make around $57,819. The University Of Texas At Austin graduates carry a median of $21,275 in student loans. Get the full general education details for The University Of Texas At Austin

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Southern Methodist University came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best general education schools. Southern Methodist University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Dallas. Southern Methodist University graduates 84% of students within six years. There were roughly 14 general education students who graduated with this degree at Southern Methodist University in the most recent data year. General Education graduates of Southern Methodist University earn a median of $70,632 early in their careers. Southern Methodist University graduates carry a median of $20,712 in student loans. See the full general education program report for Southern Methodist University

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A rank of #4 makes Texas Tech University one of the top schools for general education. Texas Tech University is a very large public school located in the city of Lubbock. The six-year graduation rate is 69%. About 278 general education degrees were awarded at Texas Tech University in the most recent year. General Education graduates of Texas Tech University earn a median of $50,332 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $24,271 to complete this degree. Read more about the general education program at Texas Tech University

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The University Of Texas At Arlington came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best general education schools. Set in the city of Arlington, The University Of Texas At Arlington is a very large public institution. Roughly 54% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 127 general education students who graduated with this degree at The University Of Texas At Arlington in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general education program make about $56,784 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $13,250. Get the full general education details for The University Of Texas At Arlington

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Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, TX

Midwestern State University landed the #6 spot for general education this year. Set in the city of Wichita Falls, Midwestern State University is a moderately-sized public institution. Roughly 43% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 29 general education students who graduated with this degree at Midwestern State University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general education degree recipients from Midwestern State University generally make around $49,638. Typical student debt for the program is $26,415. Read more about the general education program at Midwestern State University

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University Of Houston Clear Lake landed the #7 spot for general education this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Houston. About 52% of students finish within six years. About 34 general education degrees were awarded at University Of Houston Clear Lake in the most recent year. Graduates of the general education program make about $51,252 in their early career. University Of Houston Clear Lake graduates carry a median of $21,100 in student loans. More information about a degree in general education from University Of Houston Clear Lake

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The University Of Texas At San Antonio ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best general education schools. Set in the city of San Antonio, The University Of Texas At San Antonio is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 53%. The University Of Texas At San Antonio awarded about 260 general education degrees in the most recent data year. General Education graduates of The University Of Texas At San Antonio earn a median of $49,955 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $23,312. More information about a degree in general education from The University Of Texas At San Antonio

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Southwestern University
Georgetown, TX

Southwestern University earned the #9 position for general education this year. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Georgetown. About 73% of students finish within six years. Southwestern University awarded about 10 general education degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general education program make about $50,984 in their early career. Southwestern University graduates carry a median of $24,975 in student loans. More information about a degree in general education from Southwestern University

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The University Of Texas Of The Permian Basin came in at #10 for general education this year. Set in the city of Odessa, The University Of Texas Of The Permian Basin is a moderately-sized public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 40%. About 86 general education degrees were awarded at The University Of Texas Of The Permian Basin in the most recent year. Graduates of the general education program make about $60,503 in their early career. The University Of Texas Of The Permian Basin graduates carry a median of $20,052 in student loans. See the full general education program report for The University Of Texas Of The Permian Basin

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University Of Houston Victoria placed #11 among the best general education schools. Located in the city of Victoria, University Of Houston Victoria is a mid-sized public university. The six-year graduation rate is 26%. There were roughly 46 general education students who graduated with this degree at University Of Houston Victoria in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general education degree from University Of Houston Victoria earn around $47,345 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,081. Read more about the general education program at University Of Houston Victoria

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Texas Womans University ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best general education schools. Located in the city of Denton, Texas Womans University is a large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 49%. There were roughly 154 general education students who graduated with this degree at Texas Womans University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general education degree recipients from Texas Womans University generally make around $54,200. Students borrow a median of $24,211 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in general education from Texas Womans University

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Texas A And M University Commerce placed #13 among the best general education schools. Set in the town of Commerce, Texas A And M University Commerce is a large public institution. About 43% of students finish within six years. Texas A And M University Commerce awarded about 117 general education degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general education degree from Texas A And M University Commerce earn around $54,201 in the first couple years of their career. Texas A And M University Commerce graduates carry a median of $23,796 in student loans. Read more about the general education program at Texas A And M University Commerce

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West Texas A And M University landed the #14 spot for general education this year. Set in the town of Canyon, West Texas A And M University is a large public institution. About 48% of students finish within six years. West Texas A And M University awarded about 46 general education degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general education program make about $43,515 in their early career. West Texas A And M University graduates carry a median of $22,333 in student loans. More information about a degree in general education from West Texas A And M University

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University Of North Texas At Dallas earned the #15 position for general education this year. Set in the city of Dallas, University Of North Texas At Dallas is a mid-sized public institution. University Of North Texas At Dallas graduates 42% of students within six years. University Of North Texas At Dallas awarded about 22 general education degrees in the most recent data year. See the full general education program report for University Of North Texas At Dallas

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University Of Houston Downtown placed #16 among the best general education schools. Set in the city of Houston, University Of Houston Downtown is a large public institution. University Of Houston Downtown graduates 33% of students within six years. There were roughly 193 general education students who graduated with this degree at University Of Houston Downtown in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general education degree from University Of Houston Downtown earn around $46,298 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $23,925 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in general education from University Of Houston Downtown

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University Of North Texas earned the #17 position for general education this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Denton. University Of North Texas graduates 61% of students within six years. About 328 general education degrees were awarded at University Of North Texas in the most recent year. General Education graduates of University Of North Texas earn a median of $56,083 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $21,817. Get the full general education details for University Of North Texas

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The University Of Texas Pan American came in at #18 for general education this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Edinburg. Roughly 51% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 12 general education degrees were awarded at The University Of Texas Pan American in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, general education degree recipients from The University Of Texas Pan American generally make around $46,404. Students borrow a median of $14,694 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in general education from The University Of Texas Pan American

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Texas A And M University Central Texas came in at #19 for general education this year. This mid-sized public university is located in the rural area of Killeen. About 33 general education degrees were awarded at Texas A And M University Central Texas in the most recent year. General Education graduates of Texas A And M University Central Texas earn a median of $50,370 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $23,160 to complete this degree. Read more about the general education program at Texas A And M University Central Texas

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The University Of Texas At El Paso came in at #20 for general education this year. Set in the city of El Paso, The University Of Texas At El Paso is a very large public institution. About 50% of students finish within six years. About 328 general education degrees were awarded at The University Of Texas At El Paso in the most recent year. Graduates of the general education program make about $48,335 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $19,819. Read more about the general education program at The University Of Texas At El Paso

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Concordia University Texas came in at #21 for general education this year. Set in the city of Austin, Concordia University Texas is a small private not-for-profit institution. About 45% of students finish within six years. Concordia University Texas awarded about 59 general education degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general education degree recipients from Concordia University Texas generally make around $62,180. Students borrow a median of $28,613 to complete this degree. Get the full general education details for Concordia University Texas

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Texas A And M University Kingsville ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best general education schools. Located in the town of Kingsville, Texas A And M University Kingsville is a moderately-sized public university. Texas A And M University Kingsville graduates 42% of students within six years. Texas A And M University Kingsville awarded about 37 general education degrees in the most recent data year. General Education graduates of Texas A And M University Kingsville earn a median of $44,510 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $25,531. Read more about the general education program at Texas A And M University Kingsville

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University Of The Incarnate Word ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best general education schools. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of San Antonio. The six-year graduation rate is 50%. University Of The Incarnate Word awarded about 55 general education degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general education degree from University Of The Incarnate Word earn around $57,743 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $28,028 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in general education from University Of The Incarnate Word

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Sul Ross State University placed #24 among the best general education schools. Set in the town of Alpine, Sul Ross State University is a mid-sized public institution. Sul Ross State University graduates 30% of students within six years. There were roughly 28 general education students who graduated with this degree at Sul Ross State University in the most recent data year. General Education graduates of Sul Ross State University earn a median of $55,540 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $18,951. Read more about the general education program at Sul Ross State University

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Schreiner University
Kerrville, TX

Schreiner University ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best general education schools. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the town of Kerrville. The six-year graduation rate is 43%. There were roughly 74 general education students who graduated with this degree at Schreiner University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general education degree from Schreiner University earn around $54,525 in the first couple years of their career. Schreiner University graduates carry a median of $24,580 in student loans. More information about a degree in general education from Schreiner University

Rest of the Top 28 General Education Schools

These schools rounded out the top of this year’s general education ranking:

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 55 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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