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
8
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$514,513
Across Texas programs
Average Annual Cost
$27,419
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% |
+$998,390 | $94,446 | $25,265 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
The University of Texas at Dallas
Grad rate: 70.2% |
+$764,100 | $83,026 | $28,210 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Tarleton State University
Grad rate: 48.3% |
+$624,258 | $75,511 | $22,981 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 4 | Strayer University-Texas | +$621,864 | $75,477 | $23,838 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Texas A&M University-College Station
Grad rate: 83.7% |
+$578,470 | $74,132 | $32,085 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
South University-Austin
Grad rate: 5.3% |
+$354,468 | $62,890 | $31,666 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
The University of Texas at Austin
Grad rate: 87.7% |
+$124,456 | $51,207 | $29,842 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
University of North Texas
Grad rate: 59.2% |
+$50,100 | $47,052 | $25,470 | 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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