Best online colleges in Texas
Colleges where at least half of students study entirely online, ranked by Compass Score.
Best online colleges in Texas4 schools
4 schools qualify, ranked by the Compass Score.
How this list is made
- Schools in Texas.
- Accredited four-year undergraduate colleges.
- At least half of students enrolled only in distance education (federal data).
- 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.
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Paul Quinn College
Dallas, TX · Private nonprofitTop 24% for low net price
- Mostly online students
- 27% graduate
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University of Houston-Victoria
Victoria, TX · PublicTop 10% for low net price
- Mostly online students
- 26% graduate
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Compare cost and outcomes
| School | Net price a year | Median debt | Earnings 10 years out | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McMurry University | $19,581 | $27,000 | $48,779 | 44% |
| Paul Quinn College | $12,709 | $23,373 | $29,288 | 27% |
| University of Houston-Victoria | $8,109 | $18,973 | $54,467 | 26% |
| Lamar University | $9,366 | $21,250 | $49,652 | 37% |
Net price is the average yearly cost after grants. Federal data (College Scorecard). “—” means the school reports no figure.