Compare 41 Corrections. programs in Texas. Average earnings: $42,531.
With top graduates earning $61,238, Corrections stands out as a field where program choice matters more than school name. The gap between the best and median programs exceeds $18K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige across Texas's 41 ranked programs.
Texas Christian University's Corrections program leads with graduates earning $61,238, well above the state average of $42,531. But the story reinforces how program quality varies within institutions—Hardin-Simmons University produces graduates earning $52,024 despite a 96% acceptance rate, proving accessible programs can deliver strong outcomes.
Highest program earnings: $61,238
Strong outcomes ($52,024) with 97% acceptance
7.6% payment burden | Excellent
14.2% family burden | Manageable
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas Christian UniversityPrivate | $61,238 | 59 | $21,500 | Excellent | $54,925 | High |
| #2 | Hardin-Simmons UniversityPrivate | $52,024 | 15 | $24,711 | Good | $27,661 | High |
| #3 | Angelo State UniversityPublic | $51,462 | 48 | $20,000 | Good | $15,000 | Manageable |
| #4 | $50,850 | 223 | $18,750 | Good | $10,000 | Manageable | |
| #5 | Lamar UniversityPublic | $50,559 | 97 | $21,250 | Good | $11,359 | Manageable |
| #6 | $49,734 | 196 | $17,527 | Good | $12,313 | Manageable | |
| #7 | $49,034 | 150 | $19,606 | Good | $17,125 | Challenging | |
| #8 | $48,415 | 41 | $29,000 | Manageable | $19,929 | High | |
| #9 | Saint Edward's UniversityPrivate | $48,020 | 20 | $24,803 | Manageable | $28,135 | High |
| #10 | Wayland Baptist UniversityPrivate | $47,490 | 75 | $23,106 | Manageable | $12,820 | Challenging |
| #11 | Texas State UniversityPublic | $46,095 | 304 | $21,000 | Manageable | $22,500 | High |
| #12 | $46,083 | 852 | $21,983 | Manageable | $19,433 | High | |
| #13 | $45,972 | 48 | $23,409 | Manageable | $18,080 | High | |
| #14 | $45,577 | 283 | $20,500 | Manageable | $13,859 | Challenging | |
| #15 | Texas Woman's UniversityPublic | $45,577 | 34 | $19,218 | Good | $13,471 | Challenging |
| #16 | $44,402 | 52 | $27,000 | Manageable | $25,775 | High | |
| #17 | $44,301 | 261 | $19,250 | Manageable | $23,211 | High | |
| #18 | Texas Wesleyan UniversityPrivate | $44,073 | 20 | $23,125 | Manageable | $19,086 | High |
| #19 | $44,047 | 425 | $12,950 | Good | $8,107 | Manageable | |
| #20 | $43,694 | 42 | $17,137 | Good | $15,463 | Challenging | |
| #21 | $43,145 | 283 | $18,000 | Good | $11,916 | Challenging | |
| #22 | $42,752 | 94 | $27,000 | Challenging | $16,012 | High | |
| #23 | $42,609 | 190 | $15,000 | Good | $8,721 | Manageable | |
| #24 | $42,373 | 47 | $19,500 | Manageable | $12,719 | Challenging | |
| #25 | Lubbock Christian UniversityPrivate | $41,982 | 18 | $20,948 | Manageable | $14,664 | High |
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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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