Texas has built four distinct AI corridors — Austin's cloud and SaaS hub, Houston's energy and aerospace sector, Dallas's enterprise and data infrastructure, and San Antonio's defense tech cluster — all with lower living costs than coastal alternatives.
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Texas Graduate Programs — FAQ
How many graduate programs are there in Texas?
122 programs across 43 institutions — notably Texas A&M University, The University of Texas at Austin and Rice University. 77 are master's degrees. Filter below by field, format, and degree level.
What fields are strongest for graduate study in Texas?
The most-listed concentrations in our Texas data are Machine Learning, Cybersecurity Law, Privacy & Policy and Computer Vision. Individual program pages show full curriculum and elective options.
Can I study online in Texas?
Yes — 73 of 122 Texas programs (60%) offer online or hybrid delivery. Many are based in or near Houston. Use the Online format filter to narrow the list.
How much do graduate programs in Texas cost?
Average listed tuition is about $38.4K, starting near $4.6K. Online options often sit at the lower end. Confirm current rates on each program's official page — figures exclude fees and living costs.
Which Texas cities have the most programs?
Houston leads (17), then Austin (17) and College Station (16). City links at the top of this page jump straight to local listings.