Best Rhetoric and Composition/Writing 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
9
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$218,503
Across Texas programs
Average Annual Cost
$30,395
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The University of Texas at Arlington
Grad rate: 55.1% |
-$27,132 | $46,872 | $25,265 | $17,417 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
University of North Texas
Grad rate: 59.2% |
-$89,502 | $43,930 | $25,470 | $19,424 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
The University of Texas at Austin
Grad rate: 87.7% |
-$116,174 | $43,599 | $29,842 | $21,323 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Texas State University
Grad rate: 56.0% |
-$141,574 | $41,660 | $26,348 | $21,765 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Texas Tech University
Grad rate: 67.1% |
-$198,653 | $39,013 | $27,472 | $21,500 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Texas Southern University
Grad rate: 22.5% |
-$260,636 | $33,948 | $24,899 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
University of Houston
Grad rate: 64.0% |
-$353,964 | $29,313 | $25,056 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Saint Edward's University
Grad rate: 64.6% |
-$371,480 | $38,176 | $64,975 | $26,000 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Stephen F Austin State University
Grad rate: 52.4% |
-$407,414 | $27,942 | $24,231 | $21,726 | 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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