Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions Degrees in Texas by ROI
Colleges in Texas ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment — calculated from median graduate earnings, total attendance cost, and average student debt. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs in Texas
6
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$78,221
Across Texas programs
Average Annual Cost
$16,622
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Tarleton State University
Grad rate: 48.3% |
+$131,319 | $52,290 | $22,981 | $21,125 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Austin Community College District
Grad rate: 16.1% |
+$44,988 | $45,365 | $11,156 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Northeast Texas Community College
Grad rate: 33.0% |
-$7,608 | $43,079 | $14,594 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Houston Community College
Grad rate: 17.0% |
-$7,667 | $43,920 | $12,065 | $16,250 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
San Jacinto Community College
Grad rate: 33.3% |
-$149,840 | $36,007 | $14,990 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Southwest University at El Paso
Grad rate: 70.9% |
-$480,521 | $22,157 | $23,946 | $26,496 | Full ROI → |
How ROI is calculated
20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost (annual cost × programme years) − Debt Payoff (avg debt × 1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20 = $840,000)
A positive ROI means a degree in this field pays off relative to entering the workforce without one. Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.
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