Best Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General 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
5
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$251,795
Across Texas programs
Average Annual Cost
$24,820
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Tarleton State University
Grad rate: 48.3% |
-$222,964 | $35,448 | $22,981 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Stephen F Austin State University
Grad rate: 52.4% |
-$247,769 | $36,314 | $24,231 | $27,500 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Texas Tech University
Grad rate: 67.1% |
-$248,379 | $36,877 | $27,472 | $26,690 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Sam Houston State University
Grad rate: 55.6% |
-$258,668 | $35,725 | $24,517 | $26,000 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Texas Southern University
Grad rate: 22.5% |
-$281,196 | $32,920 | $24,899 | 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.
Find Best Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General Degrees by State
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