Compare 29 Informatics. programs in Texas. Average earnings: $77,288.
With top graduates earning $172,391, Informatics stands out as a field where program choice matters more than school name. The gap between the best and median programs exceeds $95K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige across Texas's 29 ranked programs.
Rice University's Informatics program leads with graduates earning $172,391, far exceeding the state average of $77,288. UT Austin follows at $112,017, while Trinity University reaches $108,840. This variation demonstrates how program-specific factors drive outcomes more than overall institutional reputation.
Highest program earnings: $172,391
Strong outcomes with 69.5% acceptance
1.0% payment burden | Excellent - payment under 8% of discretionary
4.7% family burden | Excellent - payment under 8% of discretionary
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Rice UniversityPrivate | $172,391 | 125 | $11,000 | Excellent | $35,338 | Excellent |
| #2 | $112,017 | 445 | $20,500 | Excellent | $26,632 | Excellent | |
| #3 | Trinity UniversityPrivate | $108,840 | 34 | $22,954 | Excellent | $19,986 | Excellent |
| #4 | University Of HoustonPublic | $92,271 | 292 | $18,194 | Excellent | $18,072 | Excellent |
| #5 | Texas Tech UniversityPublic | $91,795 | 119 | $21,500 | Excellent | $23,443 | Good |
| #6 | $91,108 | 182 | $20,500 | Excellent | $13,859 | Excellent | |
| #7 | $87,411 | 714 | $18,000 | Excellent | $21,495 | Good | |
| #8 | $84,817 | 41 | $20,500 | Excellent | $15,265 | Good | |
| #9 | $84,389 | 17 | $21,030 | Excellent | $19,367 | Good | |
| #10 | $82,168 | 63 | $23,000 | Excellent | $25,348 | Good | |
| #11 | $80,128 | 24 | $27,000 | Excellent | $16,012 | Good | |
| #12 | $79,924 | 190 | $19,250 | Excellent | $23,211 | Good | |
| #13 | $78,974 | 46 | $21,983 | Excellent | $19,433 | Good | |
| #14 | $78,762 | 106 | $18,750 | Excellent | $10,000 | Excellent | |
| #15 | $78,299 | 120 | $18,000 | Excellent | $11,916 | Excellent | |
| #16 | $78,263 | 23 | $18,973 | Excellent | $11,724 | Excellent | |
| #17 | Texas State UniversityPublic | $70,772 | 84 | $21,000 | Excellent | $22,500 | Manageable |
| #18 | $68,965 | 44 | $23,409 | Excellent | $18,080 | Manageable | |
| #19 | Texas Christian UniversityPrivate | $68,666 | 24 | $21,500 | Excellent | $54,925 | High |
| #20 | Angelo State UniversityPublic | $65,425 | 35 | $20,000 | Excellent | $15,000 | Good |
| #21 | Texas Woman's UniversityPublic | $61,584 | 25 | $19,218 | Excellent | $13,471 | Manageable |
| #22 | $59,634 | 46 | $17,137 | Excellent | $15,463 | Manageable | |
| #23 | $58,823 | 21 | $29,000 | Good | $19,929 | Challenging | |
| #24 | $56,415 | 19 | $17,750 | Excellent | $13,000 | Manageable | |
| #25 | $51,288 | 29 | $27,000 | Manageable | $25,775 | 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.
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