Texas · Data Analytics

Best colleges for Data Analytics in Texas

Ranked by graduates a year

The University of Texas at Dallas, University of North Texas and The University of Texas at Austin award the most Data Analytics degrees and certificates in Texas: 1,299, 481 and 465 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 27 Texas colleges offer Data Analytics and award 3,609 degrees and certificates a year in all.

The Data Analytics program focuses on the systematic computational analysis of data and statistics. It is designed for students interested in discovering, interpreting, and communicating meaningful patterns in data, which is essential for…

Institutions
27
offering CIP 30.71
States offered
47
with a program page
Degrees / yr
3,609
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median starting salary
—
1 yr after graduation, College Scorecard
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$24,630
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
57%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Management Analysts
$110,350
BLS OEWS May 2025

27 institutions offering Data Analytics in Texas

Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by graduates a year.

Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionStarting salary (1 yr)Graduates / yrGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1The University of Texas at Dallas
Richardson Public
—1,29976%——
2University of North Texas
Denton Public
—48161%——
3The University of Texas at Austin
Austin Public
—46589%——
4East Texas A&M University
Commerce Public
—28343%——
5University of Houston
Houston Public
—17265%——
6The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington Public
—17154%——
7Lamar University
Beaumont Public
—11437%——
8Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls Public
—10743%——
9The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio Public
—8453%——
10The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg Public
—8251%——
11University of Houston-Downtown
Houston Public
—5933%——
12Texas Christian University
Fort Worth Private not-for-profit
—4986%$25,823—
13Baylor University
Waco Private not-for-profit
—4080%$35,682—
14Texas Tech University
Lubbock Public
—3969%——
15The University of Texas at Tyler
Tyler Public
—3754%——
16Angelo State University
San Angelo Public
—3344%——
17Texas Wesleyan University
Fort Worth Private not-for-profit
—1732%$21,036—
18Texas Woman's University
Denton Public
—1749%——
19University of Houston-Clear Lake
Houston Public
—1452%——
20Saint Edward's University
Austin Private not-for-profit
—1263%$24,630—
21University of North Texas at Dallas
Dallas Public
—1042%——
22Texas A&M University - College Station
College Station Public
—884%——
23Amberton University
Garland Private not-for-profit Online
—4———
24University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Belton Private not-for-profit
—449%$27,869—
25Our Lady of the Lake University
San Antonio Private not-for-profit
—346%$18,564—
26Rice University
Houston Private not-for-profit
—395%$13,264—
27Texas A&M University - Kingsville
Kingsville Public
—242%——

Colleges awarding the most Data Analytics degrees in Texas

Top 10 by graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25 completions). Online, degree-completion and graduate-only schools, and schools with a graduation rate under 30% are listed in full below.

Graduates / yr: degrees and certificates awarded in a year, IPEDS completions. Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionGraduates / yrStarting salary (1 yr)
1The University of Texas at Dallas
Richardson Public
1,299Not reported
2University of North Texas
Denton Public
481Not reported
3The University of Texas at Austin
Austin Public
465Not reported
4East Texas A&M University
Commerce Public
283Not reported
5University of Houston
Houston Public
172Not reported
6The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington Public
171Not reported
7Lamar University
Beaumont Public
114Not reported
8Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls Public
107Not reported
9The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio Public
84Not reported
10The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg Public
82Not reported
Show the other 17 Texas colleges offering Data Analytics
InstitutionCityControlGraduates / yr
University of Houston-DowntownHoustonPublic59
Texas Christian UniversityFort WorthPrivate not-for-profit49
Baylor UniversityWacoPrivate not-for-profit40
Texas Tech UniversityLubbockPublic39
The University of Texas at TylerTylerPublic37
Angelo State UniversitySan AngeloPublic33
Texas Wesleyan UniversityFort WorthPrivate not-for-profit17
Texas Woman's UniversityDentonPublic17
University of Houston-Clear LakeHoustonPublic14
Saint Edward's UniversityAustinPrivate not-for-profit12
University of North Texas at DallasDallasPublic10
Texas A&M University - College StationCollege StationPublic8
Amberton University (Online)GarlandPrivate not-for-profit4
University of Mary Hardin-BaylorBeltonPrivate not-for-profit4
Our Lady of the Lake UniversitySan AntonioPrivate not-for-profit3
Rice UniversityHoustonPrivate not-for-profit3
Texas A&M University - KingsvilleKingsvillePublic2

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Management Analysts (SOC 13-1111).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+8.8%
Much faster than average
Openings / yr (US)
~98,100
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$101,190
typically Bachelor's degree

Top skills

Critical ThinkingActive ListeningReading ComprehensionWritingSpeakingMonitoring

What Management Analysts earn in Texas

Jobs in Texas
50,990
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$110,350
median $101,400
Best-paying metro
$122,720
Odessa, TX

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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Data Analytics programs in Texas.

Which Texas colleges award the most Data Analytics degrees?+

The University of Texas at Dallas (1,299 graduates a year), University of North Texas (481 graduates a year) and The University of Texas at Austin (465 graduates a year) award the most Data Analytics degrees and certificates in Texas, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 27 Texas colleges offer Data Analytics.

How much do Management Analysts earn in Texas?+

The average annual wage for Management Analysts in Texas is $110,350 (median $101,400), across about 50,990 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

What is the focus of the Data Analytics program?+

The Data Analytics program focuses on the systematic computational analysis of data and statistics. It is designed for students interested in discovering, interpreting, and communicating meaningful patterns in data, which is essential for…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop critical thinking, active listening, reading comprehension, writing, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Management Analysts?+

The national job outlook is about +8.8% growth with around 98,100 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Bachelor's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

About the data on this page

Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.

IPEDSFall 2025–26 release, published July 28, 2026
Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
PSEO graduate earnings2019–21 graduation cohorts (release V4.13.0)
Earnings and employment outcomes of graduates by institution, degree level, and field of study, measured from state wage records.
BLS wages & outlookOEWS May 2025 release
Occupational employment and wage estimates plus 10-year job outlook, used to connect programs to real-world earnings.
FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.

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