Compare 10 Advertising. programs in Texas. Average earnings: $51,004.
Advertising programs produce graduates earning between $37,568 and $66,005—a $28K spread that demonstrates why program selection matters independently of school prestige. Across 10 ranked programs in Texas, outcomes vary based on program quality, not institutional reputation.
Texas Christian University's Advertising program leads with graduates earning $66,005, followed closely by UT Austin at $65,345. The average across all Texas programs is $51,004, but the top three schools cluster near $65K—showing that multiple programs can deliver strong outcomes regardless of overall school rankings.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Southern Methodist University graduates borrow $19,500 and face just a 6.3% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. For families including parent loans, UT Austin leads with a 16.4% family burden—manageable for most graduates.
Highest program earnings: $66,005
Strong outcomes with 61% acceptance
6.3% payment burden | Excellent
16.4% family burden | Manageable
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas Christian UniversityPrivate | $66,005 | 105 | $21,500 | Excellent | $54,925 | High |
| #2 | $65,345 | 567 | $20,500 | Excellent | $26,632 | Manageable | |
| #3 | $65,215 | 98 | $19,500 | Excellent | $40,025 | Challenging | |
| #4 | Texas Tech UniversityPublic | $51,556 | 262 | $21,500 | Good | $23,443 | Challenging |
| #5 | Texas State UniversityPublic | $50,780 | 315 | $21,000 | Good | $22,500 | Challenging |
| #6 | University Of HoustonPublic | $49,794 | 154 | $18,194 | Good | $18,072 | Challenging |
| #7 | $44,892 | 17 | $19,500 | Good | $12,719 | Challenging | |
| #8 | $40,270 | 85 | $18,000 | Manageable | $11,916 | Challenging | |
| #9 | Dallas Baptist UniversityPrivate | $38,613 | 13 | $21,591 | Challenging | $19,836 | High |
| #10 | Abilene Christian UniversityPrivate | $37,568 | 10 | $24,250 | Challenging | $26,542 | High |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
Data based on 2024-2025 Dept of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
