Business School

Business School at Texas State University

Public university ยท San Marcos, Texas

  • AACSB accredited
  • MBA
  • Part-Time MBA

Texas State University is a public university with graduate business programs in San Marcos, Texas. Those programs run through the McCoy College of Business. The institution is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

The business school holds AACSB accreditation - one of 24 of the 25 schools in MBA Lab's Texas directory that do. It is the longest-established of the three business-school accreditors recognized in the United States, and it covers the school as a whole rather than any one program - a floor, not a ranking. More on accreditation.

Federal reporting puts graduate enrollment at 4,438 students, alongside 36,177 undergraduates. Total enrollment is not MBA cohort size - ask the admissions office how many students are in the specific program you're considering, which is usually a far smaller number and the one that shapes your experience.

Based on MBA Lab's directory data, the school offers a graduate MBA path and a part-time or evening MBA format for students who keep working. That puts it among the 10 of 25 schools in MBA Lab's Texas directory listing a part-time MBA. Format availability changes; confirm the current lineup with the school before planning around it.

It is the only school in San Marcos in this directory - the other 24 business school options in Texas are elsewhere in the state, so weigh travel time against fit before ruling them out.

What to ask Texas State University

These questions are picked from what MBA Lab's data already says about this school, so they're the ones most likely to surface a real difference between it and the next school on your list.

  • Residency and tuition tier. As a public institution, Texas State University may price in-state and out-of-state students differently, and some programs charge a flat rate regardless. Ask which tier you'd fall into and whether it changes after a year of residency.
  • Pace flexibility. Ask how long students typically take, whether you can drop to one class during a heavy work quarter without penalty, and how late evening sections actually run against your commute from work.
  • Where the degree is administered. Programs run through the McCoy College of Business may have their own admissions timeline, aid pool, and career office, separate from the university's central graduate school. Confirm which office owns your application.
  • Ask for the school's own outcome numbers. The federal figures on this page cover business master's graduates who took federal aid, pooled across several years. The school's employment report will be narrower and more current - ask for it by program and by graduating class, not a blended average.

At a glance

InstitutionTexas State University
Business schoolMcCoy College of Business
Controlpublic
LocationSan Marcos, Texas
Campus settingSmall city
Carnegie classDoctoral university, high research activity (R2)
MBA formats listed MBA Part-Time MBA
Graduate enrollment4,438
Undergraduate enrollment36,177
Business accreditation AACSB — view listing
Institutional accreditationSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Official site Visit website
Net price calculator Estimate your cost
Federal data College Scorecard profile

School names, locations, and program formats are curated by MBA Lab and reviewed periodically (last data update: August 2026). Enrollment, accreditation, links, and any outcome figures come from U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (June 2026 release). Always verify formats, deadlines, and costs on the school's official admissions pages. How this data works.

Programs at Texas State University

Details below come from Texas State University's own program pages, not from a ranking service or an aggregator. Each card links to the page it was read from and the date it was last checked, so you can confirm anything before you plan around it.

Flex MBA

Part-Time MBA
$24,119
  • Credits 36
  • Delivery In person or online
What that price isApproximately $670 per credit hour for residents ($24,119 total); approximately $1,075 per credit hour for non-residents ($38,699 total). Includes a $150/credit McCoy Graduate Program Fee.
Class scheduleSan Marcos or Round Rock campus, or online; students may sit out a semester if needed

Reported outcomes

Median earnings, 1 year out $84,758 Median of 94 graduates working one year after completion -3% vs. the $87,219 median across MBA Lab's directory
Median earnings, 4 years out $109,005 Median of 98 graduates working four years after completion +29% against the 1-year figure - two separate cohorts measured at different times, not one group's career path
Median federal graduate debt $23,092 Median across 62 borrowers entering repayment About 0.27x the 1-year earnings median. Federal loans only - private loans, employer sponsorship, and savings aren't counted

Among the 23 schools in MBA Lab's Texas business schools directory that report a figure, Texas State University ranks 13th by one-year earnings. Schools that report nothing are left out of that count rather than counted as zero.

What these numbers are. Figures cover graduates of master's-level programs in Business Administration, Management and Operations (CIP 52.02) who received federal financial aid. At some institutions that group includes business master's degrees other than the MBA, and it never includes graduates who took no federal aid - so these are a directional signal about a school's business master's programs, not an MBA salary report. Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, June 2026 release. Check Texas State University's Scorecard profile. Full methodology.

Want to see what these figures could mean for your own timeline? Try the free MBA ROI calculator, prefilled with Texas State University's context.

Compare with other schools in Texas

School City AACSB Formats listed Earnings, 1 yr out
Texas State University This page San Marcos Yes MBA, Part-Time MBA $84,758
Rice University Houston Yes MBA, Online MBA, Executive MBA, Part-Time MBA $150,476
Southern Methodist University Dallas Yes MBA, Online MBA, Executive MBA, Part-Time MBA $135,130
Texas A&M University College Station Yes MBA, Executive MBA $121,647
University of Houston Houston Yes MBA, Executive MBA, Part-Time MBA $114,181
University of Texas at Austin Austin Yes MBA, Executive MBA, Part-Time MBA $159,326
University of Texas at Dallas Richardson Yes MBA, Online MBA, Executive MBA, Part-Time MBA $113,550
Abilene Christian University Abilene Yes MBA, Online MBA $81,656
Baylor University Waco Yes MBA, Online MBA, Executive MBA $109,356

"Not reported" means College Scorecard publishes no figure for that school - usually too few federally-aided graduates to release without identifying them. It is not a low number, and these schools are excluded from every average on this page rather than counted as zero. A dash under AACSB means the school isn't on AACSB's accredited list; it may hold ACBSP or IACBE accreditation instead, which this directory doesn't track.

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Frequently asked questions

What MBA formats does Texas State University offer?

MBA Lab's directory lists a part-time MBA at Texas State University, alongside the core MBA. Formats change - confirm the current lineup on the school's official site.

How much does the Flex MBA at Texas State University cost?

Texas State University lists $24,119 for the Flex MBA. Approximately $670 per credit hour for residents ($24,119 total); approximately $1,075 per credit hour for non-residents ($38,699 total). Includes a $150/credit McCoy Graduate Program Fee. Checked against the school's own page on July 27, 2026; costs change, so confirm before you apply.

How long is the Flex MBA at Texas State University, and when does it meet?

The Flex MBA requires 36 credits. Classes meet: San Marcos or Round Rock campus, or online; students may sit out a semester if needed

What do graduates of Texas State University's business master's programs earn?

College Scorecard reports median earnings of $84,758 one year after completion for graduates of master's-level Business Administration programs at Texas State University who received federal financial aid. Four years out the reported median is $109,005. That group can include business master's degrees other than the MBA, and excludes graduates who took no federal aid, so treat it as a directional signal rather than an MBA salary figure.

How much debt do students take on at Texas State University?

The reported median federal graduate debt is $23,092 for business master's graduates at Texas State University. Against the reported one-year earnings median, that is about 0.27x a year of earnings. Federal loans are only part of the cost picture - it excludes private loans, employer sponsorship, and savings.

Is Texas State University's business school AACSB-accredited?

Yes - Texas State University appears on AACSB's list of accredited institutions. AACSB, founded in 1916, is the longest-established of the three business-school accreditors recognized in the United States (the others are ACBSP and IACBE). Accreditation covers the school, not any individual program, so treat it as a quality floor rather than a ranking.

Is Texas State University a public or private institution?

Texas State University is a public university, and MBA Lab lists its graduate business programs in San Marcos, Texas. It is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

How do I compare Texas State University with other schools in Texas?

MBA Lab lists 25 schools in its Texas business schools directory. Use a consistent rubric across them: curriculum, recruiting outcomes, format fit, cost after aid, and location constraints.

Where should I verify program details?

Always confirm formats, deadlines, and costs on the school's official admissions pages. MBA Lab is a planning directory, not an admissions authority, and does not endorse specific schools.

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