2025 Dallas-Fort Worth
Higher Education Review
Explore the #1 region in Texas for Higher Education
#1
Region in Texas for Higher Education Enrollment and Degree Completion
- 26% of all degrees completed annually in Texas come from a DFW college or university
#1
Texas Metro for Carnegie Designated R1 & R2 Research Universities
- Southern Methodist University
- Texas Christian University
- Texas Woman's University
- University of North Texas
- University of Texas at Arlington
- University of Texas at Dallas
- UT Southwestern Medical Center
#1 U.S. metro for population growth
Added 152,598 people in 2023, or 418 people per day
#1 U.S. metro for job growth
More jobs created in DFW than any other U.S. metro over past five years
FUELING THE REGION’S EXCELLENCE
DFW’s 70-plus accredited colleges and universities provide the intellectual horsepower to drive one of the nation’s most diverse economies. Read how DFW’s colleges and universities are tackling a range of critical topics, including health care and life sciences, technology and artificial intelligence, workforce development, and more.
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Regional Collaboration
Collaboration is in the DNA of DFW’s colleges and universities – institutions join forces to tackle the region’s most pressing issues, from expanding access to a postsecondary education for local students to building North Texas’ semiconductor manufacturing capacity.
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Health Care & Life Sciences
DFW universities are advancing critical research in antibiotics, cancer genetics, vaccine delivery, and robotic surgeries, while immersive training technologies help prepare the next generation of healthcare professionals.
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Technology & Artificial Intelligence
Researchers in DFW are at the cutting edge of technological innovations, from improving facial recognition in artificial intelligence to developing semiconductors for extreme environments.
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Public Policy
Higher education institutions in DFW leverage technology and research in collaboration with local governments to tackle critical civic issues, including equitable urban planning, rapid fentanyl detection, and human trafficking.
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Talent & Workforce Development
DFW colleges and universities are breaking barriers for students through innovative programs designed to build a skilled, resilient workforce ready to meet the region’s evolving talent needs.
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Research Commercialization
Significant investments in DFW research infrastructure and faculty power new advancements in medical treatments, experiential learning, and more.
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Facilities & Campus Construction
Colleges and universities in DFW continue to expand their physical footprint, building new facilities to advance regional priorities, from unmanned vehicle research to pediatric health.
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Industry & Community Partnerships
In DFW, partnerships between higher education and local employers and community organizations drive workforce development in key industries and address civic needs.
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Sustainability
DFW researchers are tackling critical issues in the energy sector, from improving access to electricity and water, to investing in agricultural education and building infrastructure with recycled materials.
