Outcomes-based program rankings.
Program outcomes at Texas Christian University vary significantly by field of study. These rankings evaluate each program by post-graduation earnings, debt burden, and return on investment — not prestige or reputation.
Use this analysis to compare programs and understand which fields deliver the strongest outcomes.
Analyzing 36 programs with available earnings data.
recent graduates
This bar shows the range of median earnings across all majors at this school.
The tables below compare programs in each category by earnings, rank, debt, and cohort size.
These sections represent the complete set of ranked undergraduate programs at Texas Christian University.
Applied Engineering. leads engineering & technology with 89K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applied Engineering. | — | $89,278★ | — | 55 |
| Computer Systems Analysis. | — | $71,351 | — |
Program rankings are derived entirely from post-graduation outcomes. We do not use reputation surveys, selectivity metrics, or SAT scores. This means some programs may rank differently than you'd expect based on prestige — and that's intentional.
Median earnings 10 years post-enrollment
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Resources, cohort size, and graduation rates
Trajectory from early to mid-career
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| Artificial Intelligence. | — | $68,666 | — | 24 |
Real Estate. leads business & economics with 105K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real Estate. | — | $104,549★ | — | 46 |
| Business Administration and Management, General. | — | $93,488 | — | 88 |
| Banking and Financial Support Services. | — | $90,933 | $57,298 | 174 |
| Digital Marketing. | — | $81,394 | — | 90 |
| Actuarial Science.Small sample | — | $81,249 | — | 9 |
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping. | — | $78,532 | — | 83 |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations, Other. | — | $65,028 | — | 78 |
| Apparel and Accessories Marketing Operations. | — | $49,823 | — | 27 |
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing. leads health with 74K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult Health Nurse/Nursing. | — | $74,265★ | $78,467 | 186 |
| Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist. | — | $58,187 | — | 32 |
Biology, General. leads sciences & mathematics with 63K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology, General. | — | $63,409★ | $68,336 | 88 |
| Algebra and Number Theory. | — | $44,572 | — | 20 |
| Geochemistry and Petrology.Small sample | — | $41,565 | — | 11 |
Applied Economics. leads social sciences & policy with 69K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applied Economics. | — | $69,186★ | $52,332 | 116 |
| American Government and Politics (United States). | — | $62,718 | $39,804 | 77 |
| Forensic Social Work. | — | $57,255 | — | 34 |
| Psychology, General. | — | $48,796 | $74,125 | 72 |
| Applied/Public Sociology. | — | $48,047 | — | 26 |
Advertising. leads communications with 66K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advertising. | — | $66,005★ | $87,706 | 105 |
| Communication and Media Studies, Other. | — | $61,473 | $55,000 | 152 |
| Broadcast Journalism.Small sample | — | $53,614 | — | 17 |
| Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia. | — | $46,447 | $41,057 | 46 |
Commercial Photography. leads humanities & arts with 65K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial Photography. | — | $65,030★ | — | 37 |
| American History (United States).Small sample | — | $54,332 | — | 19 |
| English Language and Literature, General.Small sample | — | $50,987 | — | 17 |
| General Studies. | — | $45,338 | — | 57 |
| Catalan Language and Literature.Small sample | — | $37,208 | — | 16 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation.Small sample | — | $30,771 | — | 10 |
| Acting. | — | $30,526 | — | 30 |
| Ballet.Small sample | — | $27,439 | — | 13 |
Agricultural Teacher Education. leads education with 53K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Teacher Education. | — | $52,756★ | — | 26 |
| Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching. | — | $48,180 | — | 58 |
Corrections Administration. leads criminal justice with 61K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corrections Administration. | — | $61,238 | — | 59 |
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.
