Best Precision Metal Working 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
10
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$56,142
Across Texas programs
Average Annual Cost
$13,895
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
San Jacinto Community College
Grad rate: 33.3% |
+$115,340 | $49,266 | $14,990 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Austin Community College District
Grad rate: 16.1% |
+$97,903 | $48,964 | $11,156 | $14,122 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Texas State Technical College
Grad rate: 37.0% |
+$86,401 | $48,940 | $20,011 | $9,168 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Paris Junior College
Grad rate: 35.9% |
-$33,242 | $41,633 | $12,951 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
South Plains College
Grad rate: 22.3% |
-$57,040 | $40,436 | $12,880 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Lone Star College System
Grad rate: 18.3% |
-$87,014 | $39,113 | $14,637 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Trinity Valley Community College
Grad rate: 24.6% |
-$126,174 | $37,062 | $13,707 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Vernon College
Grad rate: 19.0% |
-$126,797 | $37,399 | $13,676 | $5,500 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Tarrant County College District
Grad rate: 22.7% |
-$193,040 | $33,520 | $11,720 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Hill College
Grad rate: 28.3% |
-$237,760 | $31,435 | $13,230 | N/A | 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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