Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 78.8%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 81.9%
- Retention Rate
- 92.4%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $71,668
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $22,954
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 9:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 86.4%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $243/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Master | $88,342 | $77,910 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor | $77,213 | $24,059 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Master | $66,003 | |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor | $64,990 | |
| Engineering Science. | Bachelor | $60,320 | $21,249 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master | $57,770 | $22,639 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Master | $53,108 | |
| Economics. | Bachelor | $52,107 | $20,500 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Master | $51,440 | |
| Marketing. | Bachelor | $41,937 | $22,541 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor | $40,485 | |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor | $36,848 | $25,392 |
| Urban Studies/Affairs. | Bachelor | $31,670 | |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor | $28,816 | |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor | $27,295 |
Outcomes Overview
Trinity graduates earn a median of $71,668 ten years after graduation, putting them ahead of many liberal arts college peers. The typical graduate carries $22,954 in debt with monthly payments of $243, representing just 4% of their income. This debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.32 is well below the concerning 1.0 threshold that financial experts warn against. The 86% loan repayment rate suggests graduates find stable employment quickly. Trinity's strong alumni network in Texas business and politics opens doors, while the liberal arts foundation prepares students for diverse careers from consulting to nonprofit leadership. The combination of moderate debt and solid earnings delivers a strong return on investment.