Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 84.7%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 85.6%
- Retention Rate
- 94.3%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $68,424
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $21,500
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 14:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 76.6%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $228/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Doctoral | $157,472 | $82,000 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences. | Master | $135,393 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $97,663 | $41,000 |
| Computer Systems Analysis. | Bachelor | $71,351 | $20,750 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor | $71,015 | $24,251 |
| Engineering, General. | Bachelor | $69,338 | $22,944 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor | $68,666 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $66,737 | $25,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Master | $63,600 | $20,500 |
| Real Estate. | Bachelor | $63,005 | $25,000 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor | $61,020 | $19,000 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master | $60,623 | $28,831 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor | $58,402 | $17,778 |
| Marketing. | Bachelor | $58,221 | $19,500 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | Master | $56,415 | $34,432 |
Outcomes Overview
TCU graduates enter the workforce with a median debt of $21,500, creating a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of just 31% against their $68,424 median income after ten years. Monthly loan payments of $228 represent only 4% of typical graduate earnings. The university's strong alumni network in Dallas-Fort Worth opens doors in finance, energy, and media, with notable graduates like CBS's Bob Schieffer demonstrating the school's communications strength. An impressive 95.7% employment rate reflects TCU's reputation among Texas employers. The 76.58% loan repayment rate indicates most graduates can comfortably manage their debt obligations. Strong return on investment.