Rankings and Accolades
This page highlights key university achievements. For enrollment and demographic numbers, see our Facts & Data page.
Recent Recognitions
- U.S. News lists 9 Texas State graduate programs among best in nation for 2024
- McCoy College's Center for Professional Sales awarded Best Sales Program by USCA
- U.S. News lists 3 Texas State online programs among best in nation for 2024
- ‘Money’ magazine names Texas State’s health administration master’s program among best in U.S.
- Intelligent.com recognizes TXST as US leader in 11 categories for 2024
A World-Class Education at an Affordable Cost
2 out of 3
bachelor’s degrees at TXST are awarded to at-risk students.
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#25
America's Top Online Colleges
Newsweek
Top Performer
in social mobility
U.S. News and World Report
#104
best online bachelor's programs
U.S. News and World Report
Top Ranked Institution for Diversity & Social Impact
#6
R2 university in the South for graduating high-earning women alums under 40
Steppingblocks
1 of only 4
Texas universities recognized for social impact
Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings
#28
in the U.S. for Hispanic enrollment
Hispanic Outlook on Education
#16
in the U.S. for bachelor's degrees awarded to Hispanic students
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Programs Devoted to Research & Creativity
#7
best bachelor's degree in digital communication
BachelorsDegreeCenter.org
#23
best dance program in the nation for 2023
College Factual
#26
best criminology graduate program in the nation
U.S. News and World Report
#19
best online master's in social work for 2024
Intelligent.com
The Next Generation of Healthcare Professionals
#1
best BSN program in Texas
NursingProcess.org
#4
top respiratory therapy online bachelor’s in the U.S.
Value Colleges
#28
best online master's in nursing programs
U.S. News and World Report
#65
best healthcare management graduate program in the U.S.
U.S. News and World Report
Educating Texas Educators
#1
We prepare more public school teachers than any other university in Texas
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700
teachers graduate from Texas State every year
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#88
best online master’s in education programs
U.S. News and World Report
Nationally Ranked Business Programs
#1
sales program worldwide
University Sales Center Alliance
#4
in U.S. for family business research
Family Business Research Productivity Ranking
Tier 1
MBA program
Global MBA Rankings, CEO Magazine
#16
Part-time M.B.A. among Hispanic-Serving Institutions in the U.S.
U.S. News & World Report
Award-Winning Faculty
21
faculty members have earned National Science Foundation CAREER awards
26
Grammy
winners & nominees
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16
Fulbright Scholar Awards in the last 10 years
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Committed to Serving Veteran Students & Their Families
Top 10
military friendly school for 2022–2023
MilitaryFriendly.com
#38
2022 Best for Vets: Colleges in the U.S.
MilitaryTimes.com
Gold Award
2023 Veterans Education Excellence Recognition Award
Texas Veterans Commission's Veterans Education Program