How to Obtain a Bachelor's Degree in Texas

Obtaining a bachelor's degree in Texas requires research on the right school for you as well as completing four years of classes in a bachelor's degree program. Within the state of Texas there are dozens of colleges that offer bachelor's degree programs. These colleges range from large institutions such as the University of Texas and Texas Tech University to smaller colleges such as Texas Lutheran and Howard Payne University.

Things You'll Need

  • Internet access
  • Admissions application
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Instructions

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      Visit the campus of the colleges in Texas that offer a program that you are interested in. Research by checking the website of the college and call the admissions office to have some information sent to you. Texas has dozens of large and small schools that grant bachelor's degrees, so do not limit your campus visits. Visit many different colleges until you find one that you are comfortable with. The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board website will help with your search, as it offers insight into the many colleges within the state.

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      Apply to the colleges in Texas that meet your need.s Only apply to colleges that you are qualified to be accepted into, taking into account your academic background. The admissions process will require filling out an application, which can be done online at some colleges, submitting your high school transcripts, college board scores and transcripts from any other college that you may have attended. The University of Texas offers bachelor's degrees in over 100 different majors, and Texas Christian University offers nearly 90 bachelor degree programs.

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      Choose the college to attend in Texas based on where you were accepted and comfort level with the school and bachelor's degree program. Completing a bachelor's degree in Texas requires between 120 and 126 credit hours. This workload can be completed in approximately four years. Once the required workload is completed, the college and the state of Texas will grant you a bachelor's degree. For example, the University of Houston Victoria requires the completion of 122 semester hours and a cumulative GPA of 2.0 in order to receive a bachelor's degree.

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