EDsmart.org, a nationally recognized publisher of college resources and independent rankings, has released the 2020 edition of the Best Online Colleges in Texasto help prospective students and their families research the top online education institutions in Texas.

EDsmart's ranking of the best online colleges in Texas is the most comprehensive and well-rounded to date. The ranking includes only fully accredited schools. Rankings are basedon affordability, academic quality, student satisfaction and post-graduation salaries according to data from the U.S. Department of Education.

"As online college courses become more prevalent, it is important to recognize the colleges and universities that go above and beyond,” said Tyson Stevens, managing editor of EDsmart. "Our goal is to highlight these schools and their commitment to higher education."

“The Best Online Colleges in Texas ranking allow students to compare accredited programs and find those that best fit their education interests and career goals,” said EDsmart’s spokesperson. “Beyond providing affordable education, a college is not successful if it does not graduate its students, which is why EDsmart rankings place high value on outcomes, including graduation and retention rates.”

The EDsmart 2020Best Online Colleges inTexas ranking namesTexas A&M University-College Station#1 as the best online college in Texas with Texas Tech Universityand The University of Houstonfollowing.

2020 Best Online Colleges in Texas (in alphabetical order)

Angelo State University
Concordia University - Texas
Dallas Baptist University
Houston Baptist University
Lamar University
LeTourneau University
Midwestern State University
Sam Houston State University
South Texas College
Southwestern Adventist University
Southwestern Assemblies of God University
Stephen F Austin State University
Tarleton State University
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi
Texas A & M University-Texarkana
Texas A&M University - Commerce
Texas A&M University-College Station
Texas Tech University
Texas Woman's University
The University of Texas at Arlington
The University of Texas at El Paso
The University of Texas at San Antonio
The University of Texas at Tyler
The University of Texas of the Permian Basin
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
University of Houston
University of Houston-Downtown
University of Houston-Victoria
University of North Texas
University of St. Thomas
University of the Incarnate Word
Wayland Baptist University
West Texas A & M University

University response to EDsmart rankings has been very positive. Sharing the rankings on their websites and via social media has helped schools attract new students and excite existing students and alumni.

The rankings and data were produced for EDsmart, a leading higher education research organization. All evaluated data was gathered from IPEDs, U.S. Department of Higher Education, school websites, and other reputable sources.

The rankings have been published at https://www.edsmart.org/accredited-online-colleges/texas/

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