Business Schools in Houston

The Best Business Schools in Houston for 2027

Key Points: Best Business Schools in Houston

  • University of Houston ranks #1 in the Houston area on an 88.0 Program Score, with a 65% graduation rate.
  • Public schools hold most of the places on this list.
  • Cost and quality are not opposites here: the lowest-tuition program on the list, University of Houston-Clear Lake, ranks #3.
Programs analyzed
89
Schools ranked
5
Tuition range
$6,600-$8,685
Average graduation rate
47%

We analyzed 89 accredited business programs in Houston and ranked 5 schools on graduation rate, selectivity, cost, and outcomes. Tuition across the 4 ranked schools that report it runs from $6,600 to $36,750 a year, a $30,150 spread for the same credential.

University of Houston leads with an 88 Program Score on a 65% graduation rate, at $8,685 a year. Across all 5 ranked business schools in Houston the average graduation rate is 47%, ranging from 22% to 65%. 3 of the 5 are public and 2 are private, a split that drives most of the price gap below.

The Top Business Schools in Houston at a Glance

UH leads at 88.0, and Texas Southern closes the chart at 62.9. Longer bars rank higher.

How the Business Schools in Houston Are Scored

Each Program Score runs from 0 to 100: outcomes count for 44%, selectivity and academics for 38%, and scale and value for 18%, all from federal data. See how the weights work.

The 5 Best Business Schools in Houston, Ranked for 2027

The 5 best Business Schools in Houston, ranked by outcomes.

University of Houston

Houston, TX · Public

88.0 Program Score
Grad rate
65%
Admit rate
74%
In-state
$8,685
Out-of-state
$21,515

University of Houston's Bauer College of Business offers its BBA fully online in six majors, from accounting and finance to supply chain management.

  • 65% graduation rate
  • Program Score 88
  • $8,685 in-state tuition
  • Six majors, fully online BBA

The University of Houston awards the Bachelor of Business Administration through the C. T. Bauer College of Business. According to the program page, the online BBA is fully online and available in six majors: Accounting, Finance, Management, Management Information Systems, Marketing and Supply Chain Management. Each major has its own focus. Accounting covers generally accepted accounting principles and valuing organizations. Finance covers financial markets and investment decisions. Marketing covers market research, pricing, selling and promotion. Supply Chain Management covers operations planning, procurement, transportation and logistics. The school describes its mission as an education that is accessible, affordable, research-based and grounded in the real world.

The federal numbers show a large public university with a solid completion record. UH enrolls 47,980 students, admits 74% of applicants and graduates 65% of its students. In-state tuition is $8,685 and out-of-state tuition is $21,515, so residency changes the price a great deal. The program earns a Program Score of 88 out of 100, which is the basis of its ranking. It suits students who want a business degree from a research university and a choice of specialty, whether they attend in Houston or take the online route.

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College of Health Care Professions-Northwest

Houston, TX · For-profit · online option

76.2 Program Score
Grad rate
47%
Admit rate
Open admission
Tuition
Priced per program

College of Health Care Professions-Northwest's Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration is offered fully online and lets students apply eligible allied health certificate credits through its Accelerate Program.

  • 47% graduation rate
  • Program Score 76.2
  • Fully online
  • Accelerate Program credit

The College of Health Care Professions offers a Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration fully online through its Houston Northwest Online Division, with NC-SARA authorization extending access to learners in member states. The school reports institutional accreditation by ABHES. Coursework covers healthcare systems and compliance, including electronic health records, business law and risk management, plus finance and strategic planning, leadership and change management, and communication skills such as professional writing and public speaking. Through the Accelerate Program, students can apply eligible credits from select allied health certificate programs toward the degree. The page lists roles such as healthcare office manager, health services manager, physician practice manager and medical records manager.

Federal data shows a 47% graduation rate, and CHCP is an open-admission school, so applicants are not screened on test scores or grades. The program earns a Program Score of 76.2 out of 100, which is the basis for its ranking. It fits working allied health professionals who already hold a certificate and want a management credential without leaving their jobs, and students who need a fully online format. Anyone comparing options should weigh the 47% completion figure against the flexibility of the online format.

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University of Houston-Clear Lake

Houston, TX · Public

75.5 Program Score
Grad rate
52%
Admit rate
91%
In-state
$6,600
Out-of-state
$20,544

University of Houston-Clear Lake's General Business B.S. is a 120-credit degree with three start dates a year, offered online, on campus or both, in a College of Business holding AACSB business and accounting accreditation.

  • 52% graduation rate
  • Program Score 75.5
  • $6,600 in-state tuition
  • Online, on-campus or combined study

The University of Houston-Clear Lake offers a Bachelor of Science in General Business that builds broad skills across management, marketing, finance, operations and related disciplines. The degree totals 120 credit hours, with start dates in January, June and August. Students can study online, on campus, or both, and the flexible design lets them combine coursework in areas such as information systems, marketing, accounting and human resource management. The page highlights a transfer pathway for students with prior credit and says more than 60% of recent graduates reported a relevant full-time job or graduate school acceptance before graduating. The College of Business reports AACSB accreditation in both business and accounting.

Federal data show a 52% graduation rate and a 91% admit rate. In-state tuition is $6,600, compared with $20,544 for out-of-state students. The program earns a Program Score of 75.5 out of 100, which is the basis of its ranking. It fits students who want a broad, customizable business degree, transfer students who need flexibility with earlier coursework, and future owners of small or family businesses who prefer range over a single specialty. Texas residents benefit most from the in-state price.

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Houston Christian University

Houston, TX · Nonprofit · online option

70.3 Program Score
Grad rate
49%
Admit rate
84%
Tuition
Varies by program

Houston Christian University's online MBA runs in eight-week sessions and typically takes 18 to 24 months, ending in a Business Strategy and Policy capstone.

  • 49% graduation rate
  • Program Score 70.3
  • 18 to 24 month online completion
  • Eight-week sessions and capstone

Houston Christian University offers an online Master of Business Administration through its Archie W. Dunham College of Business. The curriculum has 11 required courses covering organizational behavior, financial management, marketing strategy, global economics and legal challenges in management, and it ends with Business Strategy and Policy, the integrative capstone. Courses run in eight-week sessions, and the university says typical completion takes 18 to 24 months depending on pace. Professional MBA versions in Accounting and Finance, Business Data Analytics, and Management are also listed. Applicants submit official transcripts, a personal statement of 300 to 500 words, a resume and the Peregrine Assessment. The program is grounded in Christian principles and emphasizes ethical decision-making.

Federal data show a 49% graduation rate and an 84% admit rate at the university. The program has a Program Score of 70.3 out of 100, which is the basis of its ranking. The format fits working professionals who want an accredited, fully online MBA with a defined capstone and short terms, and who value a faith-based approach to business ethics. Smaller class sizes and faculty with industry experience are part of the school's pitch, and the Center for Christianity in Business provides networking opportunities.

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Texas Southern University

Houston, TX · Public

62.9 Program Score
Grad rate
22%
Admit rate
97%
In-state
$6,941
Out-of-state
$19,737

A 120 semester-hour BBA in Finance with banking, investments and insurance tracks built around bankers, certifications and internships.

  • 22% graduation rate
  • $6,941 in-state tuition
  • Program Score 62.9
  • Banking, investments and insurance tracks

Texas Southern University's Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance is a 120 semester-hour program built on a business core that includes a basic finance class. Advanced courses cover investments, financial institutions, global finance and managerial finance. The page describes preparation for corporate financial analysis, investments, financial institutions and financial decision-making in domestic and international settings. Students can add a career track. The Future Bankers Leadership Program pairs three banking classes (nine credit hours) with internship and professional engagement experience, a curriculum designed and delivered by bankers, and a banking certificate. The Investments track prepares students for the Securities Industry Essentials exam, and the Insurance track builds toward Associate in Risk Management work, each as a nine-credit sequence.

Federal data show a 22% graduation rate and a 97% admit rate, so the school admits most applicants. In-state tuition is $6,941 and out-of-state tuition is $19,737. The Program Score of 62.9 out of 100 is the basis of this program's ranking. The program suits students who already know they want banking, securities or insurance work and value hands-on tracks with guest speakers, field trips and internship opportunities. Students who want a purely general finance degree can skip the tracks.

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Open admission: the school admits every qualified applicant, so it reports no admit rate.

Graduation Rates at the Ranked Business Schools in Houston

The median school on this list graduates 49% of its students. The highest rates belong to University of Houston (65%) and University of Houston-Clear Lake (52%). The school with the highest rate is also ranked #1.

49% Median graduation rate across 5 schools
65% Highest on the list University of Houston
  • 60% to 79% 1
  • 40% to 59% 3
  • Below 40% 1
  1. #1 University of Houston65% graduation rate
  2. #3 University of Houston-Clear Lake52% graduation rate
  3. #4 Houston Christian University49% graduation rate

Institution-wide graduation rates reported to IPEDS. They describe the whole school, not this program alone.

How Selective Are the Business Schools in Houston?

On this list, 1 of 5 schools is open-admission, taking every qualified applicant. Every school here that reports an admit rate takes at least half of its applicants; the median is 88%.

88% Median admit rate across 4 schools
74% Most selective University of Houston
1 Open admission admit every qualified applicant
  • 50% to 74% 1
  • 75% and above 3
  • Open admission 1
  1. #1 University of Houston74% admitted
  2. #4 Houston Christian University84% admitted
  3. #3 University of Houston-Clear Lake91% admitted

Institution-wide admit rates for first-time applicants, reported to IPEDS. Open-admission schools do not report one.

Online Options Among the Business Schools in Houston

Of the 5 schools ranked here, 2 offer distance education. The highest ranked is The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest, at #2.

2 Offer an online option of 5 ranked
  1. #2 The College of Health Care Professions-NorthwestHouston, TX
  2. #4 Houston Christian UniversityHouston, TX

Based on each school reporting distance-education offerings to IPEDS. Whether this specific degree is fully online varies, so confirm the format with the school.

Campus Size Across the Business Schools in Houston

Enrollment on this list runs from 4,276 at Houston Christian University to 47,980 at University of Houston. Of the 5, 1 enrolls 20,000 students or more and 2 enroll fewer than 5,000.

8,137 Median enrollment students, whole institution
47,980 Largest University of Houston
4,276 Smallest Houston Christian University

Total institution enrollment reported to IPEDS, all levels and programs.

What Graduates of the Business Schools in Houston Earn

Rank School Median earnings, 4 years outEarnings, 4 yrs Average net priceNet price
#1 University of HoustonUH $73,125 $11,439
#2 The College of Health Care Professions-NorthwestCollege of Health Care Professions-Northwest $51,677 $35,447
#3 University of Houston-Clear LakeHouston-Clear Lake $71,973 $11,852
#4 Houston Christian UniversityHouston Christian $98,858 $19,294
#5 Texas Southern UniversityTexas Southern $70,201 $16,494

Graduates of Houston Christian earn the most four years after finishing, a median of $98,858; the lowest figure here is $51,677 at College of Health Care Professions-Northwest.

UH, the highest-ranked of these schools (#1), comes in at $73,125.

Net price, what the average aided undergraduate pays after grants, ranges from $11,439 a year at UH to $35,447 at College of Health Care Professions-Northwest.

College Scorecard, October 2026 release. Earnings cover each school's programs in this field at this degree level; net price is for full-time first-time undergraduates receiving aid.

What Business Schools in Houston Cost

Tuition across the 4 ranked schools that report it runs from $6,600 to $36,750 a year. University of Houston-Clear Lake anchors the low end at $6,600 a year, while Houston Christian University sits at the top at $36,750. The cheapest public option among the business schools in Houston is University of Houston-Clear Lake at $6,600; the only private school here with a reported price is Houston Christian University at $36,750.

Over the four years the credential takes, that is roughly $26,400 in tuition at University of Houston-Clear Lake against about $147,000 at Houston Christian University. Public figures here are the in-state resident rate, so an applicant moving to Houston from another state should read the out-of-state column before treating the cheap end of this list as cheap.

Which Business Major to Choose in Houston

Business school covers a dozen different degrees, and the business schools in Houston do not all offer the same ones. Across the 89 accredited programs analyzed here, the fields with the deepest coverage in Houston are business administration (8 schools), accounting (7 schools), finance (6 schools), healthcare administration (6 schools), marketing (6 schools). A school ranked highly overall is not automatically strong in the major you want, so check the field before the name.

Accounting is the one track bound to a license: most states now license CPAs on either 150 credit hours and one year of experience or a bachelor's and two years, so the choice between a fifth year of school and a longer apprenticeship shapes the course plan from the first year rather than the last. 7 of the schools analyzed in Houston run one.

Public and Private Business Schools in Houston

3 of the 5 ranked business schools in Houston are public and 2 are private, and that split drives most of the $30,150 tuition spread above. The public rate is a residency benefit: University of Houston-Clear Lake charges $6,600 in-state and $20,544 out of state, so where a student already lives changes this ranking more than any other single factor.

3 Public highest ranked: #1 University of Houston
1 Private nonprofit highest ranked: #4 Houston Christian University
1 For-profit highest ranked: #2 The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest

Control (public, private nonprofit, for-profit) as reported to IPEDS. Public schools usually charge residents less; private schools charge everyone the same rate.

Why Study Business in Houston

All 5 ranked schools sit inside the city itself, so the choice between them turns on the borough and the commute rather than on the metro. 2 of the 5 also run a confirmed online option for students who cannot be on campus daily.

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Business Schools in Houston: Your Questions, Answered

What is the best business school in Houston?

By Program Score, University of Houston ranks first among the 5 ranked business schools in Houston, with an 88 score and a 65% graduation rate. The score weighs graduation rate, selectivity, cost, and outcomes together, so the top school balances all four rather than winning on any one of them.

Can you study business part-time in Houston?

Yes. Evening, weekend and part-time formats are common across the business schools in Houston, and in a metro this size most schools run at least one. The tradeoff is length rather than content: the same credential takes longer while you keep working. Ask each school for the completion rate of its part-time cohort specifically, since it often differs from the headline graduation rate this ranking uses.

How much does a business degree cost in Houston?

Tuition among the ranked Houston schools runs from $6,126 to $60,314 a year. Public schools publish the in-state resident rate, so students moving in from another state should check the out-of-state column before comparing. Neither figure includes Houston living costs, which are a real part of the total.

How many business schools in Houston does this ranking cover?

We analyzed 89 accredited business programs across Houston and ranked the top 5 schools, listing one entry per school on its strongest program. Every school here sits inside Houston city limits.

Is it worth studying business in Houston instead of online?

2 of the 5 ranked schools run a confirmed online option, so in Houston this is a live choice rather than a hypothetical one. An accredited online program carries identical standing on a transcript, since accreditation attaches to the school and the program rather than to the delivery format. What a campus adds is proximity to the employers that school recruits into, and at $6,600 in-state, University of Houston-Clear Lake is what that proximity costs at the low end here. The honest comparison is local access against the cost of being here.

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