Best Public Health Schools in Texas

Texas has 11 colleges offering Public Health programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 516 recent graduates. Graduates in Texas earn $30,213 on average within two years — 12% below the national average of $34,249. Lower cost of living or industry mix may explain the gap.

Schools in TX

$30,213

TX Avg. Earnings

$34,249

National Avg.

232

Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Public Health in Texas

Public Schools (8)

$31,994

avg. 2yr earnings

Private Schools (1)

avg. 2yr earnings

Public Health Schools in Texas, Ranked by Earnings

Texas A&M University-College Station

College Station, TX · Public

N/A

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 63.2%

The University of Texas at Austin

Austin, TX · Public

$34,526

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $30,973

Graduates: 133

Acceptance: 29.1%

Texas State University

San Marcos, TX · Public

$31,527

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $32,069

Graduates: 40

Acceptance: 89.5%

The University of Texas at San Antonio

San Antonio, TX · Public

$31,205

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $30,412

Graduates: 127

Acceptance: 88.5%

University of Houston-Downtown

Houston, TX · Public

N/A

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $32,071

Graduates: 27

Acceptance: 90.6%

Sam Houston State University

Huntsville, TX · Public

N/A

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $30,213

Graduates: 72

Acceptance: 85.4%

South University-Austin

Round Rock, TX ·

N/A

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $29,498

Graduates: 21

Acceptance: N/A

The University of Texas at El Paso

El Paso, TX · Public

$24,421

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $26,367

Graduates: 55

Acceptance: 99.9%

University of the Incarnate Word

San Antonio, TX · Private

N/A

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 93.4%

#10

Southwest University at El Paso

El Paso, TX ·

$21,312

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $25,356

Graduates: 41

Acceptance: N/A

#11

University of North Texas

Denton, TX · Public

$38,289

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 72.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Public Health in Texas?

Texas A&M University-College Station ranks #1 for Public Health in Texas with median graduate earnings of N/A within two years of graduation. There are 11 schools offering Public Health programs in the state.

How much do Public Health graduates earn in Texas?

Public Health graduates in Texas earn an average of $30,213 within two years of graduation. This is 12% below the national average of $34,249 for this major.

What is the hardest Public Health school to get into in Texas?

The University of Texas at Austin is the most selective Public Health program in Texas with an acceptance rate of 29.1%. The average acceptance rate across Public Health programs in the state is 79.1%.

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.