Best Teaching Schools and Degrees in Texas

The information found below on teaching schools in Texas is designed as a guide for aspiring teachers in the state. Texas requires all teachers to complete an approved teacher preparation program from an accredited school in order to work in the state’s education system. This guide to teaching degrees in Texas provides useful information to help you research the various colleges and universities that offer degree programs. In order to find the best option for your career goals, this page contains a table of top-rated teaching programs and a list of accredited teacher preparation programs as well as student reviews. Whether you are just out of college or are looking to embark on a new career as a teacher, this guide is meant to point you in the right direction.

Schools with Teaching Programs

There are 126 colleges and universities with teacher degree programs in Texas.¹
60 colleges and universities offer an associate’s degree in education.¹
39 colleges and universities offer a bachelor’s degree in education.¹
53 colleges and universities offer a master’s or advanced degree in education.¹

Institutional Facts for Schools with Teaching Programs

Highest graduation rate*: Rice University 93%.¹
Highest transfer-out rate*: Jarvis Christian College 54%.¹
Highest net price per year*: Southern Methodist University $37,499.¹
Lowest net price per year*: The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley $4,432.¹
Annual undergraduate tuition range for teaching degree programs in Texas*: $1,320-$34,900.²
4 schools were in Kiplinger’s Best Values in Public Colleges in 2017: Texas A&M University (#42 in-state, #55 out-of-state), Texas Tech University (#96 in-state, #90 out-of-state), University of Texas at Austin (#13 in-state, #26 out-of-state), University of Texas at Dallas (#32 in-state, #56 out-of-state).
12 schools ranked in US News Best Graduate Education Programs in 2017: University of Texas-Austin (#11), Texas A&M University-College Station (#38), Baylor University (#89), University of Houston (#93), Texas Tech University (#112), University of Texas-Arlington (#112), University of North Texas (#130), University of Texas-San Antonio (#141), Texas Christian University (#148), Texas State University (#148), Sam Houston State University (#161), Stephen F. Austin State University (#179).
11 schools ranked in US News Best Online Graduate Education Programs in 2017: University of Houston (#2), University of North Texas (#16), Sam Houston State University (#22), Angelo State University (#56), University of Texas-Arlington (#56), Texas A&M University-College Station (#72), Lamar University (#77), Texas A&M University-Kingsville (#84), Texas Tech University (#109), University of Texas of the Permian Basin (#136), University of St. Thomas (#155).
19 not-for-profit teacher programs are accredited by the NCATE, TEAC, or CAEP (see below).*

*For 4-year colleges and universities with teacher degree programs.

Top-Rated Teacher Preparation Programs

We have designed the following table to help you compare teacher preparation programs in Texas according to various factors. All of the schools included are not-for-profit institutions approved by the Texas Education Agency for the preparation of teachers. Completing a state-approved teacher preparation program is an important step towards earning licensure.

While accreditation from the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) is not a requirement for licensure, it is included in the following table as CAEP provides a highly-regarded accreditation that is accepted in many states. We have also included rankings from the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ), a research and policy group that scores teacher preparation programs at the national level using key standards chosen to measure students’ preparation for success in teaching. For further information on the NCTQ’s program rankings, please see the notes below the table.

You will also find data on teacher preparation program enrollment, completion, and licensing exam pass rates by institution for the 2014-2015 academic year in this table. These data points are collected from annual US Department of Education records under Title II (Teacher Quality) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), which provides for reporting that holds institutions and state departments of education accountable for increasing academic achievement through improvements in teacher quality.

Programs that are not ranked, or for which data is not available, in a given category are denoted as “-“.

State-Approved School	CAEP Accred.?⁶	NCTQ Undergrad Elementary Prog. % (2016)*⁷	NCTQ Undergrad Secondary Prog. % (2017)*⁷	Teacher Prep Prog. Enrollment⁸	Teacher Prep Prog. Completers⁸	Licensing Exams Pass Rate⁸	Net Price**¹
Abilene Christian University	Yes	—	—	139	65	100%	$26,916
Amberton University	No	—	—	—	—	—	N/A
Angelo State University	Yes	—	26%	207	132	88%	$10,943
Arlington Baptist College	No	—	—	6	11	—	$14,803
Austin College	No	—	—	18	20	—	$23,051
Baylor University	Yes	—	57%	303	120	100%	$36,294
Concordia University Texas	No	63%	34%	100	24	100%	$21,343
Criswell College	No	—	—	—	—	—	$13,751
Dallas Baptist University	No	99%	84%	89	36	100%	$24,669
Dallas Christian College	No	—	—	6	—	—	$24,137
East Texas Baptist University	No	—	—	61	35	97%	$20,960
Hardin-Simmons University	No	83%	71%	86	23	89%	$19,338
Houston Baptist University	No	—	86%	115	56	100%	$21,065
Howard Payne University	No	57%	10%	61	35	89%	$19,951
Huston-Tillotson University	No	60%	9%	92	16	69%	$16,230
Jarvis Christian College	No	—	—	37	7	—	$13,363
Lamar University	Yes	25%	—	419	101	93%	$11,755
LeTourneau University	No	70%	46%	133	65	86%	$23,958
Lubbock Christian University	No	—	—	113	90	95%	$21,071
McMurry University	No	32%	79%	102	34	88%	$21,516
Midwestern State University	Yes	76%	46%	165	99	92%	$9,777
Mountain View College	No	—	—	90	—	—	$4,888
Our Lady of the Lake University	No	—	30%	8	22	76%	$18,754
Paul Quinn College	No	—	—	12	7	—	$10,858
Prairie View A&M University	Yes	—	—	245	60	68%	$9,813
Rice University	No	—	—	5	4	—	$22,061
Sam Houston State University	Yes	32%	—	1296	446	95%	$12,365
Schreiner University	No	—	—	37	16	100%	$19,166
Southern Methodist University	No	74%	—	219	33	100%	$37,499
South Texas College	No	—	—	106	—	—	$1,892
Southwestern Adventist University	No	—	—	75	13	—	$19,947
Southwestern Assemblies of God University	No	—	—	51	36	96%	$25,466
Southwestern University	No	—	—	16	11	100%	$25,622
St. Edwards University	No	—	86%	68	30	90%	$24,603
St. Mary’s University	No	—	—	27	36	86%	$16,857
Stephen F. Austin State University	Yes	38%	37%	655	370	98%	$11,987
Sul Ross State University-Alpine	No	60%	10%	54	21	90%	$14,095
Sul Ross State University-Uvalde/Rio Grande	No	—	—	167	33	96%	$14,095
Tarleton State University	No	—	8%	401	216	98%	$10,615
Texas A&M International University	No	45%	16%	476	65	95%	$7,021
Texas A&M University-Central Texas	No	—	—	38	45	98%	N/A
Texas A&M University-College Station	No	99%	—	1507	475	97%	$15,455
Texas A&M University-Commerce	No	—	—	309	353	87%	$9,032
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi	No	—	—	236	213	96%	$12,025
Texas A&M University-Kingsville	No	79%	32%	231	249	—	$11,789
Texas A&M University-San Antonio	No	—	—	476	224	87%	N/A
Texas A&M University-Texarkana	No	76%	31%	116	51	98%	$10,761
Texas Christian University	No	—	79%	209	110	97%	$33,362
Texas College	No	—	—	24	9	70%	$15,906
Texas Lutheran University	No	68%	16%	101	33	91%	$20,694
Texas Southern University	Yes	—	—	77	23	100%	$13,919
Texas State University	Yes	95%	67%	1101	707	92%	$12,647
Texas Tech University	Yes	—	—	703	408	98%	$15,235
Texas Wesleyan University	No	—	—	89	45	94%	$19,804
Texas Woman’s University	No	49%	32%	539	225	92%	$8,881
Trinity University	Yes	—	—	34	30	100%	$28,569
University of Dallas	No	—	—	13	7	—	$25,197
University of Houston-Clear Lake	Yes	49%	76%	455	220	100%	$11,628
University of Houston-Downtown	No	9%	4%	463	189	84%	$6,450
University of Houston-Houston	Yes	99%	—	120	324	91%	$6,450
University of Houston-Victoria	No	34%	—	238	87	92%	$10,995
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor	No	82%	61%	96	65	95%	$23,954
University of North Texas-Dallas	No	79%	—	126	72	89%	$10,424
University of North Texas-Denton	Yes	—	—	1129	448	96%	$10,424
University of St. Thomas	Yes	60%	46%	80	12	92%	$21,517
University of Texas-Arlington	Yes	97%	—	323	306	97%	$11,952
University of Texas-Austin	No	92%	—	293	310	99%	$16,010
University of Texas-Brownsville	No	—	—	114	172	100%	N/A
University of Texas-Dallas	No	84%	—	155	85	100%	$10,254
University of Texas-El Paso	No	—	42%	1323	308	99%	$5,713
University of Texas-Permian Basin	Yes	91%	42%	437	81	96%	$9,109
University of Texas-Rio Grande Valley	Yes	—	—	381	347	75%	$4,432
University of Texas-San Antonio	No	81%	—	620	389	86%	$12,107
University of Texas-Tyler	No	72%	—	204	136	91%	$12,492
University of the Incarnate Word	No	49%	28.%	98	38	100%	$21,462
Wayland Baptist University	No	17%	2%	126	42	95%	$14,453
West Texas A&M University	No	19%	28%	88	185	100%	$12,022
Wiley College	No	—	—	16	5	—	$13,638

*The NCTQ rated undergraduate elementary teaching programs in 2016 and undergraduate secondary teaching programs in 2017 by national percentile based on their overall scores on the NCTQ’s standards for teacher education. Schools that do not provide data on all key standards or that fall below the top 50% of schools nationally are not included by the NCTQ in their ratings. Visit the NCTQ website for more information on its standards and methodologies.
**Net price is per year for undergraduate tuition as calculated by the National Center for Education Statistics based on the cost of attendance (tuition, books, room and board, and related expenses) for students who qualify for in-state tuition and fees, less the average financial aid award (including grants and scholarships).

Profiles of Well-Known Schools

University of Texas: The University of Texas at Austin has once again outranked the competition by ranking as the number one graduate school in education among all college and universities both public and private according to the latest rankings compiled by US News & World Report. The University of Texas Graduate School of Education has ranked number one the last three years in a row beating out prestigious institutions such as Harvard and Cal-Berkeley. The overall College of Education including the undergraduate portion ranked number three overall. The UT programs also ranked first in research funding with over $65 million. The College is marked by outstanding faculty, state of the art facilities and equipment, and a culture of excellence that pushes students to excel both in and out of the classroom.

Texas State University-San Marcos: Texas State University-San Marcos offers multiple undergraduate and graduate degree programs for aspiring teachers through its nationally recognized College of Education. At the undergraduate level, programs include interdisciplinary Bachelor of Science degrees for Early Childhood through Grade 6; Grades 4 to 8; and All-level Special Education. Graduate students can pursue studies in such areas as Developmental Education; Adult, Professional, and Community Education; Secondary Education; Reading Education; and Educational Technology, among other competitive programs. Teacher preparation is the largest group of programs at the College of Education, which enjoys campus-wide support from other departments and programs towards the goal of graduating successful teachers. Students also receive learning support from centers housed within the College of Education, including the LBJ Institute for Stem Education and Research, the Technology Institute for Developmental Educators, and the Central Texas Writing Project.

Texas Tech University: The Texas Tech University College of Education is one of the largest College’s located at the university’s main campus in Lubbock. The College of Education has its roots in the department of education dating back to 1925. The College is accredited by several organizations and agencies including the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education. A student who matriculates to the Texas Tech University College of Education can expect a world class education both in and out of the classroom. Students are able to get hands on experience learning in real world educational settings as soon as their sophomore year. Texas Tech is a tier one research institution and has several educational research centers such as the Academy of teacher Induction Support and Assistance.

Teacher Preparation Programs Accredited by the NCATE, TEAC, or CAEP

Abilene Christian University
Angelo State University
Baylor University
Lamar University
Midwestern State University
Prairie View A&M University
Sam Houston State University
Stephen F. Austin State University
Texas Southern University
Texas State University
Texas Tech University
Trinity University
University of Houston-Clear Lake
University of Houston-Houston
University of North Texas-Denton
University of St. Thomas
University of Texas-Arlington
University of Texas-Permian Basin
University of Texas-Rio Grande Valley

Read more about the CAEP, NCATE, and TEAC accrediting bodies.

School Programs for Becoming a Teacher in Texas

Request free information from the following schools to learn more about your options for choosing a teacher degree program. We recommend you: Request information from one or more of these schools

Searching for Schools...

Matching School Ads

Schools with Teaching Degree Programs in Texas

Note: Student Reviews are based on the experiences of a few individuals and it is unlikely that you will have similar results. Please review the “Data, Student Reviews and Other Information” section in our Terms of Use and Disclaimers.

Abilene Christian University
1600 Campus Court
Abilene, TX 79699
(325) 674-2000
www.acu.edu

Amarillo College*
2011 S Washington
Amarillo, TX 79109
(806) 371-5000
www.actx.edu

Angelina College*
3500 South First
Lufkin, TX 75902-1768
(936) 639-1301

Angelo State University
2601 W Avenue N
San Angelo, TX 76909
(325) 942-2555
www.angelo.edu

Austin College
900 N Grand Ave
Sherman, TX 75090-4400
(903) 813-2000
www.austincollege.edu

Austin Community College District*
5930 Middle Fiskville Rd
Austin, TX 78752
(512) 223-7000
www.austincc.edu

Baylor University
500 Speight Ave
Waco, TX 76798
(254) 710-1011
www.baylor.edu

Cisco College*
101 College Heights
Cisco, TX 76437
(254) 442-5000

Coastal Bend College*
3800 Charco Rd
Beeville, TX 78102
(361) 358-2838
www.coastalbend.edu

Dallas Baptist University
3000 Mountain Creek Pkwy
Dallas, TX 75211-9299
(214) 333-7100
www.dbu.edu

Dallas Christian College
2700 Christian Pkwy
Dallas, TX 75234-7299
(972) 241-3371
www.dallas.edu

Del Mar College*
101 Baldwin Blvd
Corpus Christi, TX 78404-3897
(361) 698-1255
www.delmar.edu

East Texas Baptist University
1209 N Grove
Marshall, TX 75670-1498
(903) 935-7963
www.etbu.edu

Hardin-Simmons University
2200 Hickory
Abilene, TX 79698-0001
(325) 670-1000
www.hsutx.edu

Hill College*
112 Lamar Dr
Hillsboro, TX 76645
(254) 582-2555

Houston Baptist University
7502 Fondren Rd
Houston, TX 77074-3298
(281) 649-3000
www.hbu.edu

Howard Payne University
1000 Fisk St
Brownwood, TX 76801-2794
(325) 646-2502

Huston-Tillotson University
900 Chicon St
Austin, TX 78702-2795
(512) 505-3000
www.htu.edu

Jarvis Christian College
Hwy 80 E
Hawkins, TX 75765-1470
(903) 769-5700

Kilgore College*
1100 Broadway
Kilgore, TX 75662-3299
(903) 984-8531
www.kilgore.edu

Lamar University
4400 MLK
Beaumont, TX 77705
(409) 880-7011
www.lamar.edu

LeTourneau University
2100 S Mobberly Ave
Longview, TX 75607-7001
(903) 233-3000
www.letu.edu

Lee College*
511 S Whiting
Baytown, TX 77520
(281) 427-5611

McMurry University
S 14th and Sayles Blvd
Abilene, TX 79697
(325) 793-3800
www.mcm.edu

Midwestern State University
3410 Taft Blvd
Wichita Falls, TX 76308-2099
(940) 397-4000
www.mwsu.edu

Paul Quinn College
3837 Simpson Stuart Rd
Dallas, TX 75241
(214) 302-3545

Prairie View A&M University
5th Street Ave A
Prairie View, TX 77446
(936) 261-3311
www.pvamu.edu

Richland College*
12800 Abrams Rd
Dallas, TX 75243-2199
(972) 238-6106

Sam Houston State University
1806 Ave J
Huntsville, TX 77340
(936) 294-1111
www.shsu.edu

San Antonio College*
1300 San Pedro Ave
San Antonio, TX 78212-4299
(210) 733-2000
www.alamo.edu

Schreiner University
2100 Memorial Blvd
Kerrville, TX 78028-5697
(830) 896-5411
www.schreiner.edu

Southern Methodist University
6425 Boaz St
Dallas, TX 75275-0221
(214) 768-2000
www.smu.edu

Student Review: “The pedagogical classes were fairly limited in scope — I learned much more from my time as a student teacher than I did in pedagogical classes. We were assigned particular English classes to take as part of our degree to give us a well-rounded background in both American and world literature. My advisor was particularly helpful in connecting me with administrators from several different school districts in the region where I wanted to teach, which made finding a job much easier than I had thought it would be. I entered the classroom ready to teach reading and writing effectively, although more from experience than from the classroom. I would recommend the program because of the connections that you can make.” -Peter B., student at Southern Methodist University

Southwest Texas Junior College*
2401 Garner Field Rd
Uvalde, TX 78801-6297
(830) 278-4401
www.swtjc.edu

Southwestern Adventist University
100 W Hillcrest
Keene, TX 76059
(817) 645-3921
www.swau.edu

Southwestern Assemblies of God University
1200 Sycamore
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(888) 937-4010

Southwestern University
1001 University Ave
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 863-6511
www.southwestern.edu

St. Mary’s University
One Camino Santa Maria
San Antonio, TX 78228-8572
(210) 436-3011
www.stmarytx.edu

St. Edward’s University
3001 S Congress Ave
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 448-8400
www.stedwards.edu

Student Review: “Being part of the St. Edward’s educators’ community was truly a rewarding experience. I started out taking basic education classes which I feel has helped carry me the most in my professional career. I learned just the basics and went all of the way through the program as a student teacher, where I was given more opportunities to teach coming from a small private school than I would have had I come from a much larger university.

A few down sides to the program were that I was a full-time working student and found it difficult to juggle my class schedule since often only one class per requirement was offered per semester. This meant I had no flexibility to work around my classes and I suffered financially because of it. Overall, I feel attending a small, private school gave me more time and attention from my professors and this really helped me land a professional teaching job six months after graduation. I am a very proud class of 2011 alum!” -Student at St. Edward’s University

Stephen F. Austin State University
1936 North St
Nacogdoches, TX 75962
(936) 468-2011
www.sfasu.edu

Sul Ross State University
400 N Harrison
Alpine, TX 79832
(432) 837-8011
www.sulross.edu

Tarleton State University
1333 W Washington
Stephenville, TX 76401-0000
(254) 968-9000
www.tarleton.edu

Texas A&M International University
5201 University Blvd
Laredo, TX 78041-1900
(956) 326-2001
www.tamiu.edu

Texas A&M University
College Station
TX 77843
(979) 845-3211
www.tamu.edu

Student Review: “At Texas A&M University, the early childhood education program is amazing. During my studies, I had the chance to get hands-on experience in the classroom and learn from other teachers. I felt valued, challenged, and excited to learn. I had the privilege of working with some incredible staff members who believed in me when I didn’t believe in myself. I graduated feeling confident that I would be a great teacher and have the skills necessary to influence the upcoming generations. I would definitely recommend this program and Texas A&M as a school of choice.” -Student at Texas A&M University

Texas A&M University-Commerce
2600 S Neal
Commerce, TX 75429-3011
(903) 886-5081
www.tamu-commerce.edu

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
6300 Ocean Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78412-5503
(361) 825-5700
www.tamucc.edu

Texas A&M University-Kingsville
955 University Blvd
Kingsville, TX 78363
(361) 593-2111
www.tamuk.edu

Texas Christian University
2800 S University Dr
Fort Worth, TX 76129
(817) 257-7000
www.tcu.edu

Texas Lutheran University
1000 W Court St
Seguin, TX 78155-5999
(830) 372-8000
www.tlu.edu

Texas Southern University
3100 Cleburne St
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 313-7011
www.tsu.edu

Texas State Technical College Harlingen
1902 North Loop 499
Harlingen, TX 78550-3697
(956) 364-4000

Texas State University-San Marcos
601 University Dr
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 245-2111
www.txstate.edu

Texas Tech University
Broadway and University Avenue
Lubbock, TX 79409-5005
(806) 742-2011
www.ttu.edu

Texas Wesleyan University
1201 Wesleyan St
Fort Worth, TX 76105-1536
(817) 531-4444
www.txwes.edu

Texas Womans University
304 Administration Dr
Denton, TX 76201
(940) 898-2000
www.twu.edu

The University of Texas at Arlington
701 S Nedderman Dr
Arlington, TX 76013
(817) 272-2011
www.uta.edu

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX 78712
(512) 471-3434
www.utexas.edu

Student Review: “The University of Texas is one of the largest universities in the nation. Due to this, I found it important to join groups and organizations on campus to find a smaller, tighter-knit group of people where it would be easier to make friends. It wasn’t until I joined an organization that includes all majors that I was really able to meet and make friends with people from other majors. The quality of the education is superb.” -Neil Q., student at University of Texas at Austin

Student Review: “The University of Texas at Austin UTeach Liberal Arts Teacher Certification Program has been a very enjoyable experience for me. In the first semester, I observed a first-grade classroom and taught my first lessons to the students. This hands-on experience in the very first semester of the program was unusual, but I liked it because it allowed many students in the program to realize quickly if teaching was for them. What I think could be improved in the program is that rather than spending the first semester in elementary schools, students should start in middle school. This is because the program certifies middle and high school teachers, not elementary.” -Student at University of Texas at Austin

Student Review: “The teaching preparation program, called UTeach, was an amazing experience for me. I thought that all of the professors genuinely enjoyed what they were teaching and you could see it in how they taught and interacted with the students. I liked that the classroom sizes were smaller so it made the teaching more personal and one-on-one sessions were easy to get. I disliked that I felt they didn’t prepare us properly to deal with disruptive or problematic students. Many of the classrooms we taught at were the ‘top’ classrooms of the school so we didn’t really get a variety of students we’d face in our real life careers later on.” -Student at University of Texas at Austin

The University of Texas at Dallas
800 W Campbell Road
Richardson, TX 75080-3021
(972) 883-2111
www.utdallas.edu

Student Review: “The University of Texas at Dallas is a school for those who wish to attend a small school with a bigger feel. Located 15 minutes from Dallas, the school offers a few transport options (such as free passes to ride the DART system) so that students don’t feel trapped in suburban Richardson. While the school is small, especially compared to nearby UNT, I feel that this smallness creates a closer community among the students. There are plenty of groups or clubs to join, and plenty of people to meet, although it is true that many of the people who attend the school either aren’t the partying type or commute from off-campus. I’ve never had problems with a professor, and never had any problems approaching them outside of class. I found their scholarship offering to be generous and the on-campus apartments to be of good quality (although a bit expensive). Overall I have no regrets attending UTD although at times it can lack the exciting atmosphere of a larger school.” -Arnand S., student at The University of Texas at Dallas

The University of Texas at El Paso
500 W University Ave
El Paso, TX 79968-0691
(915) 747-5000
www.utep.edu

The University of Texas at San Antonio
One UTSA Circle
San Antonio, TX 78249-1644
(210) 458-4011
www.utsa.edu

The University of Texas at Tyler
3900 University Blvd
Tyler, TX 75799-6699
(903) 566-7000
www.uttyler.edu

Student Review: “I chose to attend UT Tyler because it was the closest public university to my home. The campus was under a lot of construction the whole time I went there and this made it difficult to get around. Thankfully, there was a commuter campus even closer to me where I was able to take classes through a two-way video feed. The best part of UT Tyler was the Longview University Campus branch. The teacher preparation program was going through a change and that made for a lot of confusion. They were moving away from hands-on learning and focused more on pedagogy. UT Tyler is expensive compared to the other UT campuses (not including Austin) but it is the best choice if you want to stay in the Longview/Tyler area.” -Student at University of Texas at Tyler

The University of Texas of the Permian Basin
4901 E University
Odessa, TX 79762-0001
(432) 552-2020
www.utpb.edu

The University of Texas-Rio Grande Valley
1201 W University Dr
Edinburg, TX 78539-2999
(956) 381-2011
www.utrgv.edu

Trinity University
One Trinity Place
San Antonio, TX 78212-7200
(210) 999-7011
www.trinity.edu

University of Houston
212 E Cullen Building
Houston, TX 77204-2018
(713) 743-1000
www.uh.edu

University of Houston-Clear Lake
2700 Bay Area Blvd
Houston, TX 77058-1098
(281) 283-7600
www.uhcl.edu

Student Review: “My experiences at University of Houston-Clear Lake were positive. The school has a welcoming environment and offers many resources to its students. They offer math labs and writing labs for student help, as well as career counseling. I liked that they offered numerous classes that suited my busy schedule. The staff is very knowledgeable and teachers make a point to get to know their pupils. They have office hours to discuss class matters and are available through email and phone. University of Houston-Clear Lake believes in the team effort and at first, I did not like how most classrooms encouraged group projects. However, once I became accustomed to the teamwork, I began to appreciate the value of learning to cooperate for coursework.” -Student at University of Houston-Clear Lake

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
900 College St
Belton, TX 76513-2599
(800) 727-8642

University of North Texas
Chestnut Ave
Denton, TX 76203-1277
(940) 565-2000
www.unt.edu

Student Review: “The University of North Texas is in a great location with unique shops, restaurants, and tons of shopping malls around the area. Everyone in the town of Denton is extremely nice, well-mannered, and made me really happy and pleased with the area. They always have well-known comedians and actors coming over to the UNT campus to inspire students and have many activities for students to participate in. The one thing I don’t like about UNT is the parking. Everyone pays a lot for a parking permit but never get good parking spots.” -Dustin F., student at University of North Texas

Student Review: “Within the teacher preparation program at UNT, the focus lies heavily on elementary education and concepts associated with children of that age. As someone who is passionate about students of high school age, I find the curriculum lacking necessary information for my specific area of interest. The professors are passionate and will always respond honestly and intelligently to questions that I have, however, I don’t believe I should have to prompt my lecturer in order to receive the education that I am paying for. I feel prepared for my career as a teacher, however, I don’t feel as though the University of North Texas teacher preparation courses have aided me in the way they should be designed to. Furthermore, there is a heavy focus on teaching within the United States, and I have a passion for overseas education. In this respect, I have received little to no instruction on how to better myself as an educator abroad.” -Student at University of North Texas

University of St Thomas-Houston
3800 Montrose Blvd
Houston, TX 77006-4696
(713) 522-7911
www.stthom.edu

University of the Incarnate Word
4301 Broadway
San Antonio, TX 78209
(210) 829-6000
www.uiw.edu

Wayland Baptist University
1900 W 7th St
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 291-1000
www.wbu.edu

West Texas A&M University
2501 4th Ave
Canyon, TX 79016-0001
(806) 651-4636
www.wtamu.edu

Western Texas College*
6200 College Ave
Snyder, TX 79549
(325) 573-8511
www.wtc.edu

An asterisk (*) denotes a two-year or certificate program in education. While a two-year degree will not qualify graduates for teacher certification, it can be a good starting point for a teaching career. To learn more about what you can do with this degree, see our guide to associate’s degrees in education.

References:
1. National Center for Education Statistics College Navigator: https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/
2. Niche College Search: https://www.niche.com/colleges/search/best-colleges-for-education/
3. Kiplinger’s Best College Values: http://www.kiplinger.com/tool/college/T014-S001-kiplinger-s-best-values-in-public-colleges/
4. 2017 US News Best Graduate Education Schools: https://www.usnews.com/best-graduate-schools/top-education-schools/edu-rankings
5. 2017 US News Best Online Graduate Education Schools: https://www.usnews.com/education/online-education/education/rankings
6. Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP): http://caepnet.org/provider-search
7. National Council on Teacher Quality 2014-2016 Teacher Preparation Program Review: http://www.nctq.org/teacherPrep/2016/findings/home.do
8. US Department of Education 2016 Title II Reports: https://title2.ed.gov/Public/Home.aspx