Compare 45 Auditing. programs in Texas. Average earnings: $61,789.
With top graduates earning $91,013, Auditing stands out as a field where program choice matters more than school name. The gap between the best and median programs exceeds $29K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige.
Abilene Christian University's Auditing program leads with graduates earning $91,013, well above the $61,789 average across 45 Texas programs. Texas A&M follows at $84,502, while Baylor reaches $80,617—demonstrating that outcomes track program quality rather than broad institutional rankings.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Texas A&M graduates borrow $17,804 and face just a 3.9% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. When parent loans are included, Abilene Christian leads with an 11.0% family burden—still in the 'Good' range for most families.
Highest program earnings: $91,013
Strong outcomes ($91,013) with 100% acceptance
3.9% payment burden | Excellent
11.0% family burden | Good
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Abilene Christian UniversityPrivate | $91,013 | 50 | $24,250 | Excellent | $26,542 | Good |
| #2 | $84,502 | 336 | $17,804 | Excellent | $32,258 | Manageable | |
| #3 | Baylor UniversityPrivate | $80,617 | 186 | $23,000 | Excellent | $50,786 | Challenging |
| #4 | Texas Christian UniversityPrivate | $78,532 | 83 | $21,500 | Excellent | $54,925 | Challenging |
| #5 | $78,482 | 253 | $20,500 | Excellent | $26,632 | Manageable | |
| #6 | $77,801 | 77 | $19,500 | Excellent | $40,025 | Manageable | |
| #7 | Trinity UniversityPrivate | $76,601 | 29 | $22,954 | Excellent | $19,986 | Good |
| #8 | Texas Tech UniversityPublic | $76,067 | 231 | $21,500 | Excellent | $23,443 | Manageable |
| #9 | Saint Edward's UniversityPrivate | $73,274 | 33 | $24,803 | Excellent | $28,135 | Manageable |
| #10 | $72,391 | 186 | $19,250 | Excellent | $23,211 | Manageable | |
| #11 | St. Mary's UniversityPrivate | $71,638 | 15 | $25,563 | Excellent | $16,723 | Manageable |
| #12 | $70,255 | 28 | $26,000 | Excellent | $34,374 | Challenging | |
| #13 | Houston Christian UniversityPrivate | $69,175 | 15 | $22,642 | Excellent | $28,262 | Manageable |
| #14 | Angelo State UniversityPublic | $67,214 | 32 | $20,000 | Excellent | $15,000 | Good |
| #15 | $66,300 | 265 | $18,000 | Excellent | $21,495 | Manageable | |
| #16 | Texas State UniversityPublic | $64,297 | 176 | $21,000 | Excellent | $22,500 | Manageable |
| #17 | University Of HoustonPublic | $64,099 | 337 | $18,194 | Excellent | $18,072 | Manageable |
| #18 | $64,071 | 39 | $20,500 | Excellent | $15,265 | Manageable | |
| #19 | $63,959 | 137 | $21,983 | Excellent | $19,433 | Manageable | |
| #20 | $62,669 | 49 | $17,750 | Excellent | $13,000 | Good | |
| #21 | $62,527 | 174 | $17,527 | Excellent | $12,313 | Good | |
| #22 | $62,423 | 215 | $20,500 | Excellent | $13,859 | Manageable | |
| #23 | $60,890 | 132 | $17,831 | Excellent | $14,731 | Manageable | |
| #24 | $60,344 | 252 | $18,750 | Excellent | $10,000 | Good | |
| #25 | $59,586 | 85 | $23,409 | Good | $18,080 | Manageable |
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.
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