Best Business/Commerce, 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
3
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$427,625
Across Texas programs
Average Annual Cost
$37,414
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Houston Christian University
Grad rate: 49.5% |
+$739,790 | $83,750 | $47,605 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Grad rate: 50.9% |
+$340,194 | $60,844 | $18,343 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Schreiner University
Grad rate: 46.6% |
+$202,892 | $56,774 | $46,294 | 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.
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