Compare 60 Risk Management. programs in Texas. Average earnings: $53,763.
The highest-earning Risk Management program isn't at the most prestigious school. With a $47K earnings gap across 60 programs, the data confirms: program-level factors drive outcomes more than institutional brand.
Southern Methodist University's Risk Management program leads with graduates earning $105,314. But the story isn't about SMU—it's about the variation. The average across all programs is $54K, yet TCU ($93,488) and Rice ($89,530) demonstrate how program-specific factors create substantial outcome differences within Texas.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Rice graduates borrow $11,000 and face just a 2.3% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. That means loan payments take a minimal bite out of their post-grad income, making it the clear value leader.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $105,314 | 46 | $19,500 | Excellent | $40,025 | Good | |
| #2 | Texas Christian UniversityPrivate | $93,488 | 88 | $21,500 | Excellent | $54,925 | Manageable |
| #3 | Rice UniversityPrivate | $89,530 | 23 | $11,000 | Excellent | $35,338 | Good |
| #4 | $79,482 | 98 | $20,500 | Excellent | $26,632 | Manageable | |
| #5 | $73,138 | 550 | $17,804 | Excellent | $32,258 | Manageable | |
| #6 | $70,863 | 202 | $19,250 | Excellent | $23,211 | Manageable | |
| #7 | Baylor UniversityPrivate | $69,489 | 174 | $23,000 | Excellent | $50,786 | Challenging |
| #8 | University Of DallasPrivate | $68,304 | 67 | $23,117 | Excellent | $24,154 | Manageable |
| #9 | Texas Tech UniversityPublic | $66,219 | 342 | $21,500 | Excellent | $23,443 | Manageable |
| #10 | Letourneau UniversityPrivate | $63,561 | 61 | $26,000 | Good | $24,703 | Challenging |
| #11 | University Of HoustonPublic | $62,735 | 391 | $18,194 | Excellent | $18,072 | Manageable |
| #12 | $61,973 | 117 | $17,750 | Excellent | $13,000 | Good | |
| #13 | $61,475 | 44 | $18,973 | Excellent | $11,724 | Good | |
| #14 | Concordia University TexasPrivate | $60,288 | 70 | $21,852 | Excellent | $25,137 | Challenging |
| #15 | $60,148 | 174 | $18,750 | Excellent | $10,000 | Good | |
| #16 | $59,802 | 206 | $27,000 | Good | $25,775 | Challenging | |
| #17 | Dallas Baptist UniversityPrivate | $59,528 | 73 | $21,591 | Good | $19,836 | Manageable |
| #18 | Lubbock Christian UniversityPrivate | $59,073 | 17 | $20,948 | Excellent | $14,664 | Manageable |
| #19 | $59,019 | 56 | $23,409 | Good | $18,080 | Manageable | |
| #20 | Saint Edward's UniversityPrivate | $58,332 | 69 | $24,803 | Good | $28,135 | Challenging |
| #21 | Texas State UniversityPublic | $57,305 | 420 | $21,000 | Good | $22,500 | Challenging |
| #22 | Texas Lutheran UniversityPrivate | $56,465 | 59 | $25,000 | Good | $21,678 | Challenging |
| #23 | Abilene Christian UniversityPrivate | $55,282 | 59 | $24,250 | Good | $26,542 | Challenging |
| #24 | $55,095 | 73 | $17,137 | Excellent | $15,463 | Manageable | |
| #25 | $54,961 | 365 | $17,527 | Excellent | $12,313 | 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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