The Best Bachelor's in Human Resources Programs in Texas for 2027

University of Texas at Dallas' Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management, part of the Naveen Jindal School of Management, is taught by faculty with an average of 25 years of commercial HR experience. The curriculum connects HR to strategy, analytics, AI, and HR technology, and it aligns with guidelines from SHRM and HRCI, so graduates are eligible to sit for the SHRM Certified Professional exam or the HRCI Associate Professional in Human Resources (aPHR) exam; an elective certification-prep course helps students get there. The program's student-led SHRM chapter draws more than 45% membership and has placed in the Texas SHRM competition six of the last seven years, taking first in 2019, 2021, and 2022.

UT Dallas carries a Program Score of 89.4, fourth among Texas HR programs, on a 76% graduation rate and the most accessible admit rate here at 65%. In-state tuition is $10,639 a year versus $36,139 out-of-state, a $25,500 gap and the second-cheapest in-state option after Texas A&M. Enrollment is 29,886. The program reports a $68,000 average starting salary from exit surveys, below the $99,080 national median across HR occupations noted in BLS wage data, consistent with entry-level pay. It fits students who want the easiest admissions path on this list, low in-state cost, and a direct route to professional HR certification.

Texas Tech University's Online Bachelor of Arts in Human Resources Development (HRDV) is a 120-credit, 100% online, asynchronous degree built for working adults, delivered in 8-week accelerated terms with multiple start dates a year. Coursework runs through HRDV 2301 Introduction to Human Resource Development, HRDV 3307 Employment Law in Human Resource Development and HRDV 4302 Global and Virtual Leadership, and the curriculum is aligned to the SHRM body of knowledge, preparing graduates to sit for the SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP exam. Texas Tech also credits up to 9 hours toward the degree through its Prior Learning Assessment program for work and military experience.

The program carries a Program Score of 86.2, the highest of the four ranked here, reflecting a 69% graduation rate against a 73% admit rate at a public university enrolling 40,757 students. The HRDV program itself bills per credit hour ($415 to $500) rather than by residency, but Texas Tech's IPEDS-reported annual tuition splits at $8,935 in-state versus $21,240 out-of-state, a $12,305 gap that matters most against other online options. It fits a working adult who wants a fully asynchronous format with a built-in SHRM exam pathway rather than a campus-based cohort. The Bureau of Labor Statistics puts the national median wage across HR roles at $99,080 a year, the same figure for every program on this list, not a school-specific result.

The University of Houston's Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Development (HRD) trains students to lead people, teams and organizations through change, with coursework in workforce training, career management and organizational development. The degree is offered online, hybrid and face-to-face across the main UH campus and UH Sugar Land, and graduates land titles ranging from training specialist and instructional designer to HR manager and organizational development manager across energy, transportation, healthcare, retail and education employers. An active Student Society of Human Resource Development chapter runs alongside the program.

UH's Program Score of 85.3 sits just behind Texas Tech's, built on a 65% graduation rate and a 74% admit rate at a public research university enrolling 47,980 students. In-state tuition runs $8,685 against $21,515 out-of-state, a $12,830 spread, roughly in line with Texas Tech's gap but at a school offering three delivery formats instead of one. It fits students who want to choose their own format, online for flexibility, hybrid for a partial commute, or face-to-face for the full campus experience, without switching programs. The BLS national median wage across HR roles is $99,080 a year, a field-wide benchmark rather than a UH-specific outcome.

University of Texas at San Antonio's BBA in Human Resources Management, housed in the Alvarez College of Business, builds around two core courses, Managing Human Resources and Managing Human Resources for Competitive Advantage, plus electives in Performance Management, Compensating Employees, Staffing Organizations, Employee and Labor Relations, and Training and Developing Employees. The program prepares students for three optional certifications, SHRM-CP, aPHR and PHR, though exam fees are not covered by tuition, and it channels students toward internships including the repeatable MGT 4933 course. Employers that recruit directly from the program include USAA, H-E-B, Valero and Air Force Civilian Service.

UTSA's Program Score of 73.7 is the lowest of the four, shaped by a 53% graduation rate and an 87% admit rate, the most accessible entry point on this list. It is also the cheapest: $6,266 in-state tuition against $19,189 out-of-state, a $12,923 gap, at a public university enrolling 35,770 students. This fits a cost-conscious student who wants a low admission bar and a direct line to three HR certification exams rather than a high-selectivity brand name. The BLS national median wage across HR roles, $99,080 a year, applies equally to every school here and is not a UTSA-specific figure.

The University of North Texas at Dallas offers a BBA in Organizational Behavior and Human Resources Management as a SHRM Academic Alignment Program partner, one of the marks SHRM gives programs it recognizes as aligned to its curriculum. Students who log 500 hours of relevant HR experience, through a full-time internship in one semester or a part-time one spread across two, can apply to sit the SHRM-CP exam in their final year. The program leans on small class sizes and hands-on placements with organizations such as the YMCA and Life School, and teaches applied skills like writing a job description and building an interview protocol.

UNT Dallas posts a Program Score of 73.5, close behind UTSA, on a 61% graduation rate and a 72% admit rate at a university enrolling 46,864 students system-wide. In-state tuition is $8,319 versus $18,159 out-of-state, a $9,840 gap, the narrowest of the four programs here. It fits a student who wants a structured, certification-linked internship requirement built into the degree rather than an optional add-on, at a mid-range price point. The BLS reports a national median wage of $99,080 a year across HR roles, a field-wide figure that applies the same way to every program on this list.

The University of the Incarnate Word School of Professional Studies offers a Bachelor of Arts in Human Resources of 120 credit hours: 46 hours of core curriculum, 21 hours of business courses and 24 hours of major courses, plus electives. Major courses cover human resources and law, staffing, training and development, compensation and benefits, performance management, organizational development, leadership in organizations and a capstone in human resources. The school says the Society for Human Resource Management has acknowledged the degree for full alignment with its HR Curriculum Guidebook. Students in their final year who have at least 500 hours of internship or practical HR experience may be eligible to sit for the SHRM-CP exam. An 18-hour minor in human resources is also available.

UIW earns a Program Score of 70.1 out of 100, which is the basis of its ranking here. Federal data show a 51% graduation rate and a 98% admit rate, so nearly every applicant is admitted. Tuition is $35,050 for in-state and out-of-state students alike, as a private nonprofit. The program fits students aiming at HR roles such as specialist, compliance or training positions who want a curriculum built around SHRM content areas.

Texas Woman's University offers a BBA in Human Resource Management through the Merrilee Alexander Kick College of Business and Entrepreneurship. The page says classes are available 100% online and in person on the Denton campus. The curriculum prepares students to handle recruitment, selection, employee relations, compensation, benefits and training. The college reports AACSB accreditation, and the page says the Society for Human Resource Management has acknowledged that the degree fully aligns with its HR Curriculum Guidebook and Templates. Support includes a Career Connections Center on each campus, the Handshake job platform, and the Center for Women Entrepreneurs, which the school describes as the state's only university center dedicated to women's entrepreneurship.

The Program Score is 69.6 out of 100, the basis of this program's ranking. TWU reports a 49% graduation rate and a 96% admit rate. In-state tuition is $5,712 and out-of-state tuition is $15,552. The program fits students who want a SHRM-aligned HR degree at a public price, with the option to study online or on campus, and who want a program that lines up with the content HR professionals are expected to know.

Sam Houston State University's BBA in Human Resource Management is a four-year degree in the College of Business Administration, taught face to face in Huntsville. The curriculum covers staffing, training, compensation, labor relations and employment law, and the university says its coursework aligns with Society for Human Resource Management standards. Students are prepared for professional certification exams such as the SHRM-CP and PHR. Graduation requires all required business courses at SHSU, a minimum 2.0 GPA and completion of the HRM core and electives. The page names HR specialist, recruiter, training manager, compensation analyst and employee relations coordinator among typical careers, and HR director as a longer-term goal. Faculty in the Department of Management and Marketing bring practical HR experience and offer certification guidance.

Federal data show a 55% graduation rate and a 90% admit rate. In-state tuition is $5,856 and out-of-state tuition is $15,696. The program earns a Program Score of 69.5 out of 100, which is the basis of its ranking. It fits students who want a people-focused business degree with a clear path to HR certification, at an in-state price that is low for a four-year degree.