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Accreditation
Texas State University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral degrees. Texas State may also offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of TXST may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling 404.679.4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (sacscoc.org).
The Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication program at Texas State University is accredited by the Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (ACEJMC). Texas State University is one of only three public universities accredited by ACEJMC in the state of Texas. http://www.acejmc.org/
The health information management accreditor of TexasState University is the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics andInformation Management Education (CAHIIM). The university’s accreditation forthe Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management (BSHIM) degree hasbeen reaffirmed through April 2027. Accreditation for the Master of HealthInformation Management (MHIM) degree has been affirmed through October 2028.All inquiries about program accreditation status should be directed by mail toCAHIIM, 200 East Randolph Street, Suite 5100, Chicago, IL, 60601; by phone at312.235.3255; or by email at [emailprotected].
The Master of Healthcare Administration at Texas State University is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME). For more information, contact CAHME by mail at P.O. Box 911, Spring House, PA 19477, by phone at 301.298.1820, or by email at [emailprotected].
The Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC.com).
Accolades
Nationally and Globally Renowned
Recognized in the “BestNational University Rankings” and among the “Top Public Schools” in the U.S. byU.S. News & World Report, 2024
Recognized among “America’s Top Online Colleges” by Newsweek magazine, 2024
Recognized among the “BestGlobal Universities” by U.S. News & World Report, 2022-2023
Recognized among the “Top Public Universities in America,” and “Best Colleges in America" by Niche (niche.com), 2024
Social Mobility
Recognized among the “TopPerformers on Social Mobility” in the U.S. by U.S. News & World Report,2024
One of only four Texas universities recognized for their social impact by Times Higher Education in their Impact Rankings, 2023
Ranked #6 among R2 universities in the Southern U.S. for producing the most high-earning female graduates by Steppingblocks.com, 2022
Hispanic Serving
Ranked #42 among the “Best Hispanic-Serving Institutions in America” by Niche (niche.com), 2024
Ranked #29 among four-year schools for Hispanic enrollment in the “Top 100 Colleges and Universities for Hispanics” rankings by Hispanic Outlook on Education Magazine, 2023
Ranked #17 for total bachelor’s degrees and #66 for total master’s degrees granted to Hispanics in the “Top 100 Colleges and Universities for Hispanics” rankings by Hispanic Outlook on Education Magazine, 2023
Military Friendly
Designated a “Top Ten” Military Friendly® School by VIQTORY media, 2022-2023
Ranked #38 among “Best for Vets Colleges” by MilitaryTimes.com, 2022
Received the gold-level “Veterans Education Excellence Recognition Award” for three consecutive years from the Texas Veterans Commission, 2023
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