Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 56.0%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 56.2%
- Retention Rate
- 77.5%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $56,906
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $21,000
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 21:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 57.1%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $223/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. | Master | $104,192 | $35,780 |
| Computer Science. | Master | $86,129 | |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Doctoral | $74,038 | $56,406 |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor | $72,274 | $22,842 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Doctoral | $70,456 | $44,977 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $68,965 | $23,092 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering. | Bachelor | $68,858 | $24,987 |
| Construction Engineering Technologies. | Bachelor | $67,660 | $22,000 |
| Industrial Engineering. | Bachelor | $65,557 | $24,483 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Master | $63,263 | $17,425 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | Master | $60,399 | $38,332 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $60,207 | $21,500 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. | Bachelor | $59,873 | $22,000 |
| Public Administration. | Master | $59,124 | $22,440 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor | $58,673 | $20,000 |
Outcomes Overview
Graduates leave Texas State with a median debt of $21,000 and earn $42,210 in their first year out. That monthly loan payment of $223 equals about 6.3% of their gross income, which sits right at the national average for public universities. The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.50 is solid for a regional public school. Many graduates enter Texas's booming education, business, and healthcare sectors, where the state's job growth helps boost salaries quickly. By year 10, median earnings jump to $56,906, nearly triple the debt load. With 95.2% of graduates finding employment and reasonable debt levels, Texas State offers a strong return on investment for students seeking practical career preparation.