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Texas State University Rankings 2026: Top 6% Worldwide, #1 Sales Program Globally, #1 Nursing in Texas
When comparing U.S. universities, families often look at a single overall rank. In reality, program-level rankings tell you far more about the quality of what you will actually study. Here is the full picture of Texas State University for 2025–2026.
Global and national standing
- Top 6.1% of universities worldwide in the latest World University Rankings.
- Listed in U.S. News & World Report's "Best Global Universities" 2026.
- Top Performer on Social Mobility (U.S. News) — a measure of how well graduates advance economically.
- Green College — Princeton Review, recognizing sustainability commitments.
- Top Producer of Fulbright U.S. Students 2026 — the U.S. government's most prestigious scholarship.
Program rankings — what international students should look at
| Field | Achievement | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Business — Sales | #1 in the world | University Sales Center Alliance |
| Business — MBA | Tier 1 Global MBA; Top 50 U.S. Online MBA | CEO Magazine |
| Business — McCoy College | #30 U.S. public business school | Poets&Quants |
| Nursing (BSN) | #1 in Texas | NursingProcess.org |
| Drama & Film | #22 in the world | The Hollywood Reporter |
| Criminology (graduate) | #26 in the U.S. | U.S. News |
| Healthcare Management (graduate) | #53 in the U.S. | U.S. News |
| Online Master's in Education | #76 in the U.S. | U.S. News |
| Teacher education | #1 in Texas for public-school teacher graduates | Texas Education Agency |
Athletics and Bobcat spirit
On July 1, 2026, TXST officially joins the Pac-12 Conference — one of the biggest college athletic conferences in America. The Bobcats football team has just won three straight bowl championships. For international students that means electric game-day weekends, a strong alumni network and growing brand value for your degree.
How to read rankings wisely
- Prioritize the ranking of your program over the overall rank.
- Look at outcomes: employment, salaries, social mobility — TXST is strong here.
- Weigh the cost: a large, globally recognized public university with college-town living costs — TXST solves the value equation well.
Want to know how your intended program ranks? The Vietnam Office provides detailed fact sheets by college.
