Best Social Work Schools in Texas

Texas has 28 colleges offering Social Work programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 924 recent graduates. Graduates earn $33,130 on average within two years, roughly in line with the national average of $31,424.

School choice matters significantly: Texas Christian University graduates earn $41,565 while Texas A&M University-Kingsville graduates earn $28,309 — a $13,256 gap. Research each program's curriculum, employer connections, and career services before deciding.

Schools in TX

$33,130

TX Avg. Earnings

$31,424

National Avg.

482

Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Social Work in Texas

Public Schools (21)

$32,690

avg. 2yr earnings

Private Schools (7)

$35,223

avg. 2yr earnings

Private schools produce $2,533 more in early earnings on average, but typically cost more. Compare net price to determine which offers better ROI.

Social Work Schools in Texas, Ranked by Earnings

Texas Christian University

Fort Worth, TX · Private

$41,565

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 42.6%

The University of Texas at Austin

Austin, TX · Public

$27,474

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $34,010

Graduates: 52

Acceptance: 29.1%

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, TX · Public

$40,737

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $30,902

Graduates: 30

Acceptance: 70.9%

Baylor University

Waco, TX · Private

N/A

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 51.0%

Texas A&M University-Central Texas

Killeen, TX · Public

N/A

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 100.0%

Saint Edward's University

Austin, TX · Private

$31,127

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $33,916

Graduates: 20

Acceptance: 83.7%

University of Houston-Downtown

Houston, TX · Public

$32,174

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $35,750

Graduates: 41

Acceptance: 90.6%

The University of Texas at El Paso

El Paso, TX · Public

$28,870

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $22,388

Graduates: 21

Acceptance: 99.9%

Abilene Christian University

Abilene, TX · Private

Texas State University

San Marcos, TX · Public

$35,950

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $32,891

Graduates: 67

Acceptance: 89.5%

#11

East Texas A&M University

Commerce, TX · Public

$25,967

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $34,488

Graduates: 37

Acceptance: 92.6%

#12

Our Lady of the Lake University

San Antonio, TX · Private

$35,274

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $21,836

Graduates: 22

Acceptance: N/A

#13

Midwestern State University

Wichita Falls, TX · Public

$31,236

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $32,022

Graduates: 22

Acceptance: 87.4%

#14

Stephen F Austin State University

Nacogdoches, TX · Public

$34,206

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $33,139

Graduates: 41

Acceptance: 88.3%

#15

Angelo State University

San Angelo, TX · Public

$33,993

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $30,466

Graduates: 32

Acceptance: 79.2%

#16

University of North Texas

Denton, TX · Public

$35,772

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $29,711

Graduates: 49

Acceptance: 72.5%

#17

Lamar University

Beaumont, TX · Public

$36,668

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $37,792

Graduates: 22

Acceptance: 85.7%

#18

The University of Texas at Arlington

Arlington, TX · Public

$33,500

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $30,316

Graduates: 119

Acceptance: 81.3%

#19

Tarleton State University

Stephenville, TX · Public

$35,653

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $34,165

Graduates: 30

Acceptance: 94.2%

#20

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Edinburg, TX · Public

$28,023

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $30,048

Graduates: 168

Acceptance: 84.8%

#21

Texas Southern University

Houston, TX · Public

$30,409

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $32,420

Graduates: 20

Acceptance: 93.3%

#22

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor

Belton, TX · Private

University of Houston-Clear Lake

Houston, TX · Public

Lubbock Christian University

Lubbock, TX · Private

Texas Woman's University

Denton, TX · Public

$32,569

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $33,467

Graduates: 53

Acceptance: 95.0%

#26

Prairie View A & M University

Prairie View, TX · Public

$34,420

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $32,224

Graduates: 37

Acceptance: 75.3%

#27

West Texas A & M University

Canyon, TX · Public

$35,179

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $29,161

Graduates: 41

Acceptance: 97.4%

#28

Texas A&M University-Kingsville

Kingsville, TX · Public

$28,309

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 92.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Social Work in Texas?

Texas Christian University ranks #1 for Social Work in Texas with median graduate earnings of $41,565 within two years of graduation. There are 28 schools offering Social Work programs in the state.

How much do Social Work graduates earn in Texas?

Social Work graduates in Texas earn an average of $33,130 within two years of graduation. This is 5% above the national average of $31,424 for this major.

What is the hardest Social Work school to get into in Texas?

The University of Texas at Austin is the most selective Social Work program in Texas with an acceptance rate of 29.1%. The average acceptance rate across Social Work programs in the state is 80.9%.

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

In Texas, private Social Work programs produce average earnings of $35,223 vs $32,690 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 21 public and 7 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.