Outcomes-based program rankings.
Program outcomes at Our Lady Of The Lake University vary significantly by field of study, with earnings ranging from $27,947 to $48,423 depending on career path. The university's six programs with federal earnings data represent focused offerings in social sciences, health professions, and applied fields that align with the institution's mission of serving diverse student populations preparing for human services careers.
Analyzing 8 programs with available earnings data.
These highlights surface the university's strongest programs based on earnings, national rankings, and value delivery.
#54 nationally
$48K median earnings
This bar shows the range of median earnings across all majors at this school.
The tables below compare programs in each category by earnings, rankings, debt levels, and cohort sizes.
These sections represent the complete set of ranked undergraduate programs at Our Lady Of The Lake University.
Business Administration and Management produces graduates earning $43,858, though with a modest value score of 5.3 indicating competitive market conditions. Ranking #322 nationally but #30 in Texas, the program serves 25 graduates annually.
This field offers broad career flexibility but faces earnings competition from more specialized business programs at other institutions.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General. | #328 | $43,858 | — | 25 |
Program rankings and outcomes reflect federal College Scorecard data based on actual graduate earnings and career results, not institutional reputation or prestige measures. Variations in outcomes across programs at the same institution occur due to different labor market conditions, career advancement patterns, and post-graduation pathway choices that students make within each field. These data represent students who completed programs and entered the workforce, providing realistic expectations for career earnings potential. Rankings compare programs nationally and within Texas, offering context for both geographic and competitive positioning. Our Lady Of The Lake University's focused program portfolio concentrates on social services, health professions, and applied fields that align with the institution's mission of preparing students for community-oriented careers.
Median earnings 10 years post-enrollment
Debt burden relative to earnings
Institutional contribution to outcomes
recent graduates
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology represents the university's health offerings, ranking #59 nationally and #5 in Texas with solid earnings of $46,866. This specialized program graduates 28 students and delivers strong value with a score of 52.5.
Students pursuing this path typically enter clinical settings or educational environments supporting individuals with communication disorders.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist. | #67 | $46,866 | — | 28 |
Biology, General. leads sciences & mathematics with 30K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology, General.Small sample | #373 | $29,593 | — | 13 |
This group delivers the institution's strongest outcomes, led by Forensic Social Work which ranks #36 nationally and #2 in Texas with earnings of $48,423. Psychology shows more modest earnings at $42,751 but serves the second-largest cohort with 44 graduates.
Both programs demonstrate the university's commitment to preparing students for helping professions, with Forensic Social Work standing out for exceptional value delivery with a score of 81.9.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forensic Social Work. | #33 | $48,423★ | — | 48 |
| Psychology, General. | #237 | $42,751 | — | 44 |
Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching. leads education with 52K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching.Small sample | #54 | $52,225 | — | 12 |
Corrections Administration graduates 28 students with median earnings of $39,940, reflecting typical public safety career trajectories. The program ranks #154 nationally and #19 in Texas with a value score of 19.9.
Students should expect steady employment opportunities in correctional facilities, probation services, and related justice system roles.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corrections Administration. | #157 | $39,940 | $17,474 | 28 |
Exercise Science and Kinesiology produces the lowest institutional earnings at $27,947, reflecting the challenging economics of fitness and recreation careers. Graduating 22 students annually, the program ranks #204 nationally and #28 in Texas.
This path suits students prioritizing personal fulfillment and community health over maximum earnings potential.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology. | #209 | $27,947 | — | 22 |
Resources, cohort size, and graduation rates
Trajectory from early to mid-career
Why rankings may differ by program: A university's nursing program and business program can have entirely different outcome profiles. Our methodology surfaces these differences so you can evaluate programs — not just institutions.