Best History Schools in Texas

Texas has 37 colleges offering History programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 1,420 recent graduates. Graduates in Texas earn $33,847 on average within two years — 12% above the national average of $30,243, making the state one of the stronger markets for this field.

School choice matters significantly: The University of Texas at Dallas graduates earn $48,041 while Prairie View A & M University graduates earn $16,663 — a $31,378 gap. Research each program's curriculum, employer connections, and career services before deciding.

Schools in TX

$33,847

TX Avg. Earnings

$30,243

National Avg.

607

Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: History in Texas

Public Schools (29)

$32,772

avg. 2yr earnings

Private Schools (8)

$37,208

avg. 2yr earnings

Private schools produce $4,436 more in early earnings on average, but typically cost more. Compare net price to determine which offers better ROI.

History Schools in Texas, Ranked by Earnings

The University of Texas at Dallas

Richardson, TX · Public

$48,041

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $33,516

Graduates: 40

Acceptance: 65.5%

Austin College

Sherman, TX · Private

$25,967

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 46.7%

Texas A&M University-College Station

College Station, TX · Public

$34,942

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $30,523

Graduates: 133

Acceptance: 63.2%

University of Houston-Clear Lake

Houston, TX · Public

$38,289

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $37,418

Graduates: 33

Acceptance: 75.3%

The University of Texas at Arlington

Arlington, TX · Public

$39,369

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $36,648

Graduates: 77

Acceptance: 81.3%

Baylor University

Waco, TX · Private

$35,864

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 51.0%

The University of Texas at Austin

Austin, TX · Public

$28,598

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $33,263

Graduates: 161

Acceptance: 29.1%

University of North Texas

Denton, TX · Public

$35,938

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $32,469

Graduates: 103

Acceptance: 72.5%

University of Houston

Houston, TX · Public

$33,281

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $30,223

Graduates: 73

Acceptance: 69.5%

#10

University of Houston-Downtown

Houston, TX · Public

$39,648

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $23,640

Graduates: 31

Acceptance: 90.6%

#11

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, TX · Public

$40,426

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $32,908

Graduates: 95

Acceptance: 70.9%

#12

Texas Woman's University

Denton, TX · Public

$38,289

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $35,952

Graduates: 17

Acceptance: 95.0%

#13

The University of Texas at San Antonio

San Antonio, TX · Public

$30,167

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $29,689

Graduates: 84

Acceptance: 88.5%

#14

Texas State University

San Marcos, TX · Public

$29,685

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $33,307

Graduates: 115

Acceptance: 89.5%

#15

Texas A & M International University

Laredo, TX · Public

$24,615

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $22,769

Graduates: 22

Acceptance: 46.0%

#16

East Texas A&M University

Commerce, TX · Public

$28,236

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $39,423

Graduates: 20

Acceptance: 92.6%

#17

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Edinburg, TX · Public

$26,739

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $21,656

Graduates: 66

Acceptance: 84.8%

#18

The University of Texas at El Paso

El Paso, TX · Public

$28,816

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $28,278

Graduates: 50

Acceptance: 99.9%

#19

Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi

Corpus Christi, TX · Public

$35,600

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $26,985

Graduates: 24

Acceptance: 89.5%

#20

Tarleton State University

Stephenville, TX · Public

$21,508

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $38,566

Graduates: 24

Acceptance: 94.2%

#21

Sam Houston State University

Huntsville, TX · Public

$33,993

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $34,328

Graduates: 98

Acceptance: 85.4%

#22

Texas A&M University-San Antonio

San Antonio, TX · Public

N/A

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $38,935

Graduates: 32

Acceptance: 92.0%

#23

Rice University

Houston, TX · Private

Stephen F Austin State University

Nacogdoches, TX · Public

$35,060

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $33,913

Graduates: 34

Acceptance: 88.3%

#25

The University of Texas at Tyler

Tyler, TX · Public

N/A

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $31,168

Graduates: 24

Acceptance: 91.5%

#26

Southern Methodist University

Dallas, TX · Private

$47,260

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $35,802

Graduates: 18

Acceptance: 61.2%

#27

Texas Christian University

Fort Worth, TX · Private

Angelo State University

San Angelo, TX · Public

$33,993

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $29,134

Graduates: 26

Acceptance: 79.2%

#29

University of Dallas

Irving, TX · Private

$33,281

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $32,528

Graduates: 20

Acceptance: 54.2%

#30

Texas A&M University-Texarkana

Texarkana, TX · Public

University of Houston-Victoria

Victoria, TX · Public

Texas A&M University-Kingsville

Kingsville, TX · Public

The University of Texas Permian Basin

Odessa, TX · Public

Saint Edward's University

Austin, TX · Private

Trinity University

San Antonio, TX · Private

Midwestern State University

Wichita Falls, TX · Public

Prairie View A & M University

Prairie View, TX · Public

$16,663

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 75.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for History in Texas?

The University of Texas at Dallas ranks #1 for History in Texas with median graduate earnings of $48,041 within two years of graduation. There are 37 schools offering History programs in the state.

How much do History graduates earn in Texas?

History graduates in Texas earn an average of $33,847 within two years of graduation. This is 12% above the national average of $30,243 for this major.

What is the hardest History school to get into in Texas?

Rice University is the most selective History program in Texas with an acceptance rate of 7.9%. The average acceptance rate across History programs in the state is 73.1%.

Should I attend a public or private school for History in Texas?

In Texas, private History programs produce average earnings of $37,208 vs $32,772 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 29 public and 8 private options in the state.

Other Popular Majors in Texas

Chemical Engineering $70,069 Architectural Engineering $69,338 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering $68,562 Construction Engineering $68,139 Computer Engineering $65,273 Industrial Engineering $64,917 Computer Science $64,839 Construction Engineering Technologies $63,237

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release.