Ranking

Best Non-Professional Legal Studies Colleges in Texas 2026

Western Texas College leads this ROI ranking with a A+ value grade and a 29.83 ROI score. EduGradify ranks 9 colleges here by earnings against net price.

9 Texas colleges offering Non-Professional Legal Studies, ranked by EduGradify value grade.

Schools ranked: 9
Cheapest net price: $3,562
Top earnings 10y: $72,097
Public / Private: 5 / 4

Western Texas College

A+

Snyder, TX · Public

ROI score: 29.83
Net price: $3,562
Earnings 10y: $42,508
Acceptance: Open / not reported

The University of Texas at San Antonio

San Antonio, TX · Public

ROI score: 13.18
Net price: $10,836
Earnings 10y: $57,131
Acceptance: 86.8%

Temple College

Temple, TX · Public

ROI score: 9.05
Net price: $10,682
Earnings 10y: $38,678
Acceptance: Open / not reported

Texas State University

San Marcos, TX · Public

ROI score: 8.47
Net price: $16,805
Earnings 10y: $56,906
Acceptance: 89.3%

Texas A&M University-College Station

College Station, TX · Public

ROI score: 8.46
Net price: $21,315
Earnings 10y: $72,097
Acceptance: 57.4%

Houston Christian University

Houston, TX · Private Non-Profit

ROI score: 6.78
Net price: $20,629
Earnings 10y: $55,933
Acceptance: 84.4%

Wayland Baptist University

Plainview, TX · Private Non-Profit

ROI score: 6.29
Net price: $20,590
Earnings 10y: $51,838
Acceptance: 56%

Paul Quinn College

Dallas, TX · Private Non-Profit

ROI score: 5.76
Net price: $12,709
Earnings 10y: $29,288
Acceptance: 40.3%

Howard Payne University

Brownwood, TX · Private Non-Profit

ROI score: 5.12
Net price: $23,627
Earnings 10y: $48,376
Acceptance: 67.4%

How we picked this list

This list starts with Texas schools with positive Non-Professional Legal Studies 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 10.33 (5 public, 4 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?

Western Texas College in Snyder, 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?

9 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.