Best International/Global 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
5
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$225,522
Across Texas programs
Average Annual Cost
$35,744
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The University of Texas at Austin
Grad rate: 87.7% |
-$73,130 | $45,563 | $29,842 | $18,535 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Saint Edward's University
Grad rate: 64.6% |
-$161,893 | $48,495 | $64,975 | $23,625 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Texas A&M University-College Station
Grad rate: 83.7% |
-$201,840 | $39,540 | $32,085 | $18,000 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
University of North Texas
Grad rate: 59.2% |
-$268,074 | $35,110 | $25,470 | $21,033 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Texas State University
Grad rate: 56.0% |
-$422,674 | $27,777 | $26,348 | $24,313 | 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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