UniversityHQ’s College Education Rankings for 2022 are released, and the University of St. Thomas-Houston ranks No. 3 within private universities in Texas for bachelor’s degrees and No. 2 for master’s degrees. Overall, when ranked with both public and private schools in Texas, UST is No. 7 for bachelor’s degrees and No. 6 for graduate degrees.

UniversityHQ provides fact-based rankings. The organization strives to present an objective and unbiased view of colleges so that students can set reasonable expectations, discover outstanding schools and embark on a path toward their best lives.

These online resources help students navigate through the higher education process to find the right college, scholarships, potential salaries and even the right career.

On that subject, employment opportunities abound in Texas. UniversityHQ notes that “Texas has a vibrant and diverse economy. The state’s most popular bachelor’s degrees — business, computer science, criminal justice & law, engineer and healthcare — reflect its forward-thinking citizens. In Q4 2018, Forbes Magazine ranked Texas No. 3 for business and No. 1 for growth prospects. Thus, it’s an exciting time to be a Texan, especially if you are headed for college.”

Obtaining an excellent education is essential, as is finding a job that pays the bills and offers a quality of life. One particular high point in UST’s rankings is its undergraduate grads earn a reported salary of around $72,200.