Best Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas 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
11
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$175,055
Across Texas programs
Average Annual Cost
$50,943
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Texas Lutheran University
Grad rate: 54.4% |
-$67,162 | $49,974 | $47,548 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
East Texas Baptist University
Grad rate: 45.2% |
-$74,452 | $46,644 | $41,833 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Sam Houston State University
Grad rate: 55.6% |
-$104,288 | $41,689 | $24,517 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Hardin-Simmons University
Grad rate: 53.4% |
-$144,683 | $45,648 | $45,059 | $27,709 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Houston Christian University
Grad rate: 49.5% |
-$171,860 | $42,928 | $47,605 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Baylor University
Grad rate: 80.8% |
-$177,610 | $48,968 | $70,130 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Saint Edward's University
Grad rate: 64.6% |
-$197,560 | $46,872 | $64,975 | $26,000 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Texas Christian University
Grad rate: 84.7% |
-$210,267 | $47,831 | $72,778 | $26,500 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Grad rate: 51.6% |
-$211,430 | $42,298 | $45,235 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Abilene Christian University
Grad rate: 60.3% |
-$239,334 | $43,080 | $56,121 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Howard Payne University
Grad rate: 31.7% |
-$326,966 | $36,219 | $44,579 | $24,467 | 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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