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Best colleges for social work in Texas

Colleges that offer a bachelor’s in social work, ranked by Compass Score.

Best colleges for social work in Texas34 schools

34 schools qualify, ranked by the Compass Score. The top 25 are shown.

How this list is made

  • Schools in Texas.
  • Accredited four-year undergraduate colleges.
  • Offers a bachelor’s program in social work, from the College Scorecard field-of-study data (credential level 3).
  • Each school needs a complete Compass Score, so every row shows a rating.
  • Ordered by Compass Score, highest first. Schools with the same score share a rank.

Updated Oct. 20, 2026. Methodology. Spot an error? Send a correction.

  1. 1

    The University of Texas at Austin

    Austin, TX · PublicHonor Roll

    #2 in Texas

    • Bachelor’s program in social work
    • Value grade A- · Top 12%
  2. 2

    Texas Christian University

    Fort Worth, TX · Private nonprofitHonor Roll

    #5 in Texas

    • Bachelor’s program in social work
    • Value grade C+
  3. 3

    Baylor University

    Waco, TX · Private nonprofit

    #7 in Texas

    • Bachelor’s program in social work
    • Value grade C+
  4. 4

    Texas Tech University

    Lubbock, TX · Public

    #18 in Texas

    • Bachelor’s program in social work
    • Value grade B+ · Top 27%
  5. 5

    Abilene Christian University

    Abilene, TX · Private nonprofit

    #20 in Texas

    • Bachelor’s program in social work
    • Value grade B-
  6. 6

    Saint Edward's University

    Austin, TX · Private nonprofit

    #22 in Texas

    • Bachelor’s program in social work
    • Value grade B-
  7. 7

    University of North Texas

    Denton, TX · Public

    #23 in Texas

    • Bachelor’s program in social work
    • Value grade A- · Top 20%
  8. 8

    The University of Texas at Tyler

    Tyler, TX · Public

    Top 24% for low debt

    • Bachelor’s program in social work
    • Value grade A · Top 9%
  9. 9

    Texas State University

    San Marcos, TX · Public

    #28 in Texas

    • Bachelor’s program in social work
    • Value grade B+ · Top 27%
  10. 10

    The University of Texas at Arlington

    Arlington, TX · Public

    Top 23% for earnings

    • Bachelor’s program in social work
    • Value grade A · Top 6%
  11. 11

    University of Houston-Clear Lake

    Houston, TX · Public

    #32 in Texas

    • Bachelor’s program in social work
    • Value grade A- · Top 14%
  12. 12

    The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

    Edinburg, TX · Public

    Top 4% for low net price

    • Bachelor’s program in social work
    • Value grade A · Top 5%
  13. 13

    Lubbock Christian University

    Lubbock, TX · Private nonprofit

    #34 in Texas

    • Bachelor’s program in social work
    • Value grade B-
  14. 14

    West Texas A & M University

    Canyon, TX · Public

    #38 in Texas

    • Bachelor’s program in social work
    • Value grade B · Top 44%
  15. 15

    Stephen F Austin State University

    Nacogdoches, TX · Public

    #41 in Texas

    • Bachelor’s program in social work
    • Value grade B · Top 37%
  16. 16

    Our Lady of the Lake University

    San Antonio, TX · Private nonprofit

    #44 in Texas

    • Bachelor’s program in social work
    • Value grade B
  17. 17

    Texas Woman's University

    Denton, TX · Public

    Top 21% for low net price

    • Bachelor’s program in social work
    • Value grade A · Top 10%
  18. 18

    The University of Texas at El Paso

    El Paso, TX · Public

    Top 14% for low net price

    • Bachelor’s program in social work
    • Value grade A · Top 10%
  19. 19

    Tarleton State University

    Stephenville, TX · Public

    #49 in Texas

    • Bachelor’s program in social work
    • Value grade B · Top 44%
  20. 20

    Hardin-Simmons University

    Abilene, TX · Private nonprofit

    #53 in Texas

    • Bachelor’s program in social work
    • Value grade B · Top 50%
  21. 21

    University of Mary Hardin-Baylor

    Belton, TX · Private nonprofit

    #54 in Texas

    • Bachelor’s program in social work
    • Value grade B-
  22. 22

    Angelo State University

    San Angelo, TX · Public

    #55 in Texas

    • Bachelor’s program in social work
    • Value grade B+ · Top 31%
  23. 23

    East Texas A&M University

    Commerce, TX · Public

    Top 21% for low net price

    • Bachelor’s program in social work
    • Value grade B+ · Top 21%
  24. 24

    University of Houston-Downtown

    Houston, TX · Public

    Top 17% for low net price

    • Bachelor’s program in social work
    • Value grade A · Top 10%
  25. 25

    Texas A&M University-Kingsville

    Kingsville, TX · Public

    Top 22% for low net price

    • Bachelor’s program in social work
    • Value grade B+ · Top 25%

Compare cost and outcomes

SchoolNet price a yearMedian debtEarnings 10 years outGraduation rate
The University of Texas at Austin$19,857$20,500$75,12189%
Texas Christian University$36,660$21,500$68,42486%
Baylor University$41,104$23,000$65,79380%
Texas Tech University$19,070$21,500$62,45469%
Abilene Christian University$26,182$24,250$55,73659%
Saint Edward's University$25,578$24,803$58,82663%
University of North Texas$15,649$19,250$57,01061%
The University of Texas at Tyler$13,323$17,137$57,05354%
Texas State University$16,805$21,000$56,90655%
The University of Texas at Arlington$13,951$17,527$63,19954%
University of Houston-Clear Lake$15,563$17,831$59,00452%
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley$4,831$12,950$49,62051%
Lubbock Christian University$24,456$20,948$53,78751%
West Texas A & M University$19,487$19,500$50,74155%
Stephen F Austin State University$14,260$23,409$49,63453%
Our Lady of the Lake University$16,442$24,999$48,67546%
Texas Woman's University$11,963$19,218$56,54449%
The University of Texas at El Paso$9,403$18,000$50,92350%
Tarleton State University$20,783$19,606$53,04048%
Hardin-Simmons University$19,555$24,711$54,77146%
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor$26,106$26,000$56,13249%
Angelo State University$15,091$20,000$50,11644%
East Texas A&M University$11,841$20,500$50,29643%
University of Houston-Downtown$10,542$18,750$53,55133%
Texas A&M University-Kingsville$12,090$22,934$51,45042%

Net price is the average yearly cost after grants. Federal data (College Scorecard). “—” means the school reports no figure.

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