Best Business Programs in Austin for 2027

The Austin business-school ranking compares 6 schools across the metro area, drawn from 52 accredited programs, one row per school. Private schools make up most of the six ranked schools; the one public school, The University of Texas at Austin, ranks #1.

Beyond the two metro lists, 2 Austin-area schools appear in our statewide rankings for eight fields, accounting the deepest with 3 ranked programs.

Of the business programs in Austin, the largest school is The University of Texas at Austin, with 53,864 students. Southwestern University graduates the highest share of its students, 73%. Huston-Tillotson University is the most selective, admitting 39% of applicants. For distance study, look at Concordia University Texas and South University-Austin.