Best Information Science/Studies 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
+$440,280
Across Texas programs
Average Annual Cost
$27,563
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
University of Houston
Grad rate: 64.0% |
+$874,476 | $90,735 | $25,056 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Texas A&M University-College Station
Grad rate: 83.7% |
+$689,660 | $82,900 | $32,085 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Texas Tech University
Grad rate: 67.1% |
+$469,302 | $72,647 | $27,472 | $25,000 | Full ROI → |
| 4 | Strayer University-Texas | +$366,100 | $68,667 | $23,838 | $53,250 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
The University of Texas at Arlington
Grad rate: 55.1% |
+$342,563 | $65,545 | $25,265 | $20,205 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
South University-Austin
Grad rate: 5.3% |
-$100,417 | $46,834 | $31,666 | $52,173 | 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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