City Rankings
Best Colleges in Austin, Texas
Top colleges in Austin ranked by national standing and graduate outcomes -- updated 2026.
Colleges listed: 5
Avg grad earnings: $56,189
Top Colleges in Austin
Nationally ranked schools appear first. Remaining schools are ordered by median graduate earnings.
| # | School | Grad Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | UT Austin #30 national | $75,121 |
| 2 | Saint Edward's University #534 national | $58,826 |
| 3 | Concordia University Texas #1851 national | $60,883 |
| 4 | Austin Community College District #2046 national | $43,177 |
| 5 | Huston-Tillotson University #2481 national | $42,937 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Excludes for-profit institutions.
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