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 38 programs with available earnings data.
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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.
Computer Systems Analysis. leads engineering & technology with 122K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Systems Analysis. | — | $121,734★ | — | 63 |
| Engineering, General. | — | $93,753 |
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.
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Trajectory from early to mid-career
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| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | — | $68,666 | — | 26 |
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. leads business & economics with 115K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods.Small sample | — | $114,822★ | — | 11 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | — | $111,304 | $57,298 | 212 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | — | $106,765 | — | 84 |
| Real Estate. | — | $103,547 | — | 78 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | — | $101,938 | — | 116 |
| Marketing. | — | $97,148 | — | 137 |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations. | — | $66,108 | — | 40 |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations. | — | $65,028 | — | 50 |
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. leads health with 90K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | — | $89,690★ | $78,467 | 180 |
| Movement and Mind-Body Therapies and Education. | — | $70,026 | — | 36 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | — | $69,730 | — | 35 |
Biology, General. leads sciences & mathematics with 64K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology, General. | — | $63,572★ | $68,336 | 88 |
| Mathematics. | — | $44,572 | — | 23 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences.Small sample | — | $41,565 | — | 7 |
Economics. leads social sciences & policy with 89K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economics. | — | $89,466★ | $52,332 | 111 |
| Political Science and Government. | — | $75,419 | $39,804 | 89 |
| Social Work. | — | $65,536 | — | 28 |
| Psychology, General. | — | $65,356 | $74,125 | 96 |
| Sociology.Small sample | — | $62,392 | — | 19 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology. | — | $61,190 | — | 27 |
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. leads communications with 71K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | — | $71,186★ | $87,706 | 150 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | — | $63,531 | $55,000 | 123 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. | — | $61,636 | $41,057 | 48 |
| Journalism. | — | $58,738 | — | 38 |
Design and Applied Arts. leads humanities & arts with 68K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts. | — | $68,313★ | — | 52 |
| English Language and Literature, General.Small sample | — | $64,885 | — | 17 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | — | $51,292 | — | 51 |
| History. | — | $47,260 | — | 21 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | — | $42,483 | — | 22 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | — | $37,208 | — | 20 |
| Fine and Studio Arts.Small sample | — | $30,771 | — | 15 |
| Dance.Small sample | — | $27,439 | — | 16 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. leads education with 61K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | — | $61,004★ | — | 48 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | — | $60,125 | — | 49 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections. leads criminal justice with 57K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | — | $56,791 | — | 71 |
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.
