Best Universities in Texas

The state of Texas is one of the biggest states in the United States, by virtue of population, size and for that matter also contains some of the best universities. Texas has a well-developed post-school higher education system, due to the fact that its population and size is substantial and a well-developed educational system is required to cater to the academic ambitions of their youths. The following are some of the best universities of Texas. Please note that the following list is not made out of some poll such as 'best universities in Texas 2010' or 'top universities of Texas', etc. This list is just a collection of some of the best educational institutes of Texas. Have a look...

List of the Best Universities in Texas

Here is a list of some of the best Universities in Texas, note that there are several different , schools, colleges and other institutes such as research institutes that are existent within the universities, their names and details have been also included...

1. University of Texas at Austin
The University of Texas - Austin is known such, due to the fact that Austin is the capital of Texas and Texas - Austin University is a public and flagship educational institute of the State. Founded in 1883, the university caters to about 38,000 undergraduate and 12,000 graduate students annually. With over 100 year's of educational reputation and being ranked 13th among all public universities, the Texas - Austin university is known for really good curricular, courses and a very, very talented and able faculty. It was ranked as 70th in U.S. News and World Report on the best universities on the globe. In fact, the business school of the University, McCombs School of Business, has made the institute proud when USA Today tagged it as the number one source of 'Fortune 1000 CEO's'. Thus, if you want to study in a good business school, then Texas - Austin is among the top public universities in USA. Other reputed schools and colleges within the university should not be ruled out. Here's a list...

• College of Liberal Arts (1883)
• College of Natural Sciences (1883)
• Cockrell School of Engineering (1894)
• School of Law (1883)
• College of Education (1905)
• College of Communication (1965)
• Continuing Education (1909)
• McCombs School of Business (1922)
• Graduate Studies (1910)
• College of Fine Arts (1938)
• School of Information (1948)
• School of Architecture (1951)
• LBJ School of Public Affairs (1970)
• Jackson School of Geosciences (2005)
• School of Nursing (1976)
• School of Social Work (1950)
• School of Undergraduate Studies (2008)
• College of Pharmacy

Good education, government financed university, reputed faculty and very good schools make this Texas-Austin among the best universities in Texas. For criminal justice you should try out the School of Law, as it is reportedly one of the best in state. Texas-Austin is thus one of the top universities in USA especially for a graduation degree.

2. Rice University
Located in Huston, the Rice University is ranked as the 17th best university in United States, by several surveys and polls especially the 2010 US News and World Report. This is a private university that is known for very good applied science syllabus and offers 40 undergraduate degree, 51 master's degree and 29 doctoral programs, most of which are applied sciences. The Rice University is not very large but has some of the best faculty and highly reputed schools, along with several educational and research institutes that are located in the institute. Due to the numerous practical science researches, the Rice University is regarded among the top universities in the world for applied sciences and technology. The graduate and undergraduate programs of the university encompass the following:

• Rice University School of Architecture
• The George R. Brown School of Engineering
• The Wiess School of Natural Sciences
• The Jesse H. Jones Graduate School of Management
• The Susanne M. Glasscock School of Continuing Studies
• The Rice University School of Humanities
• The Rice University School of Social Sciences
• The Shepherd School of Music

There are also some reputed research institutes that are located on campus. Here's a list...

• Laboratory for Nanophotonics (LANP)
• Rice Quantum Institute
• Rice Space Institute
• Institute of Biosciences and Bioengineering (IBB)
• Ken Kennedy Institute for Information Technology
• Mid-InfraRed Technologies for Health and the Environment (MIRTHE)
• Digital Signal Processing (DSP)
• Center for Biological and Environmental Nanotechnology (CBEN)
• Richard E. Smalley Institute for Nanoscale Science and Technology

The Rice University is known for its achievements and academic exploits in the field of space sciences, nano technology, artificial structural chemical analysis, heart research, etc. By far, this university has provided students with the best career education in Texas.

3. Baylor University
Where Rice University emphasizes on applied sciences another private university, that puts an emphasis on Christian affiliated research is the Baylor University. It was founded in 1845, and this university is one of the oldest and also the best universities in Texas. For psychology, law, arts, philosophy, business and music the Baylor University offers some of the best college degrees. Some reputed institutional organizations that are found within the Baylor university, include the following...

• School of Education
• Graduate School
• Honors College
• College of Arts and Sciences
• Hankamer School of Business
• Law School
• School of Engineering and Computer Science
• Louise Herrington School of Nursing
• School of Music

Some of the other top universities in Texas include:

• Texas Christian University
• Trinity University
• University of Texas at Dallas
• Texas A & M University - College Station
• Southern Methodist University
• DeVry University
• Strayer University
• American InterContinental University
• University of Phoenix
• Le Cordon Bleu

There are many more colleges and universities in Texas, including some of the best research institutes. I hope that the elaboration on the best universities in Texas is resourceful. Good luck.