Texas Colleges & Universities

This geographically huge state is home to plenty of colleges and universities. There are 181 colleges, universities, and dozens of other institutions including 39 private colleges and universities, 50 public community college districts on more than 70 campuses, two private two-year colleges, 35 public universities, and three state colleges. There are six governing agencies of public higher education in Texas: University of Houston, University of North Texas, University of Texas, Texas A&M University, Texas State, and Texas Tech. The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board oversees higher education in the state. Educational programs offered range from two-year degrees to doctoral degrees.