Ranking
Best Natural Sciences Colleges in Texas 2026
College of the Mainland leads this ROI ranking with a A+ value grade and a 73.84 ROI score. EduGradify ranks 5 colleges here by earnings against net price.
5 Texas colleges offering Natural Sciences, ranked by EduGradify value grade.
- Schools ranked
- 5
- Cheapest net price
- $1,342
- Top earnings 10y
- $68,424
- Public / Private
- 4 / 1
College of the Mainland
A+- ROI score
- 73.84
- Net price
- $1,342
- Earnings 10y
- $39,639
- Acceptance
- Open / not reported
Texas Southmost College
A+- ROI score
- 33.95
- Net price
- $3,085
- Earnings 10y
- $41,900
- Acceptance
- Open / not reported
The University of Texas at El Paso
A- ROI score
- 13.54
- Net price
- $9,403
- Earnings 10y
- $50,923
- Acceptance
- 99.9%
San Jacinto Community College
B- ROI score
- 8.87
- Net price
- $12,143
- Earnings 10y
- $43,062
- Acceptance
- Open / not reported
Texas Christian University
D- ROI score
- 4.67
- Net price
- $36,660
- Earnings 10y
- $68,424
- Acceptance
- 44.5%
How we picked this list
This list starts with Texas schools with positive Natural Sciences program-share evidence, then sorts by EduGradify's school-wide ROI proxy: ten-year median earnings weighed against average net price. The set's average EduGradify ROI score is 26.97 (4 public, 1 private).
Source transparency: every figure comes from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard public data set. See our full methodology for the ROI formula, value grade rules and missing-data handling.
FAQ
Who leads this ranking?
College of the Mainland in Texas City, TX tops this ranking. EduGradify value grade is A+.
How does EduGradify pick this list?
We rank this set by roi score using the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard — see our methodology for the full formula. No paid placements, no surveys.
How many Texas colleges are in this list?
5 Texas colleges qualified for this ranking based on available federal data.
What does net price mean here?
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — not the sticker price. It is reported by each college to the U.S. Department of Education.
Can I use this ranking as a final college decision?
Use it as a shortlist, not a final decision. The ranking compares school-wide federal data; you should still confirm program fit, aid letters, graduation path, transfer policies and current costs with each college.