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Career OutcomesAzimuth ranks Texas Lutheran University #1206 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn in the 58.9 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Texas Lutheran University sits in the 42.7 percentile for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions.
Azimuth ranks Texas Lutheran University #1206 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions — in the 18.6 percentile for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. A private university in Seguin, Texas, Texas Lutheran University enrolls roughly 1,304 undergraduates. Retention stands at 61.8% and the six-year graduation rate is 53.8%, reflecting solid progress toward degree completion. Texas Lutheran University draws a student body with meaningful economic diversity. 34.6% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants and 35.5% are first-generation college students, positioning the institution as an access point for families seeking affordable pathways to a degree. The institution's dominant program family is Health, which anchors much of the undergraduate curriculum and career outcomes. Where Texas Lutheran University performs strongest is return on investment. Azimuth ranks Texas Lutheran University #848 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions — in the 42.7 percentile for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $56,629, placing Texas Lutheran University in the 31.3 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn at roughly the same level as similar students at comparable institutions, placing Texas Lutheran University in the 58.9 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. This earnings advantage reflects the institution's focus on Health fields, where employer demand and career progression support solid long-term financial outcomes relative to comparable institutions.
Texas Lutheran University's published cost of attendance is $50,002, but need-based aid reshapes that figure across income levels. Low-income families pay approximately $20,512; middle-income families pay around $24,243; and higher-income families pay approximately $28,596. Azimuth ranks Texas Lutheran University #972 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Texas Lutheran University's aid structure is need-based, with financial aid applied to close the gap between sticker price and what families pay. The institution participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs. Families apply using the FAFSA, and work-study is available as part of the aid package for eligible students. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $25,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $21,678; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $56,629, median federal debt of $25,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $282 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
Texas Lutheran University is a strong fit for students interested in health fields who want a private university experience in TX. Graduates earn median earnings four years after enrollment of $56,629, placing Texas Lutheran University in the 31.3 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. They also earn at roughly the same level as similar students at comparable institutions, placing the institution in the 58.9 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. The aid structure is need-based. For admitted Pell-eligible and first-generation students — 34.6% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants and 35.5% are first-generation — that structure can meaningfully close the gap between published cost and what families actually pay. Published cost of attendance is $28,596, and low-income families pay a net price of approximately $20,512 after need-based aid. Fit depends on two realistic filters: the 95.7% admit rate makes the application process selective, and the program mix favors health-oriented fields over others. Students whose interests align with those areas and who can navigate the application process will find the earnings trajectory and aid package among the strongest in the region.
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Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
119 graduates
Business Administration, Management and Operations
52 graduates
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
18 graduates
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness
35 graduates
Management Information Systems and Services
7 graduates
Texas Lutheran University's program mix is anchored in health-related fields, reflecting the institution's focus on preparing students for careers in nursing, allied health, and related professions. Nursing is the largest program with 119 graduates, followed by Business Administration with 52 graduates, Kinesiology with 35 graduates, Biology, General, and Subject-Specific Teacher Education.
Across 0 ranked programs serving roughly 347 students annually, the institution concentrates its academic portfolio in Business at 16%, Education at 9%, and Arts at 7%. The strongest earnings outcomes cluster in health and applied professional fields.
Nursing graduates earn median earnings of $78,092 four years after enrollment, while Business Administration graduates earn $68,991. Subject-Specific Teacher Education delivers median earnings of $58,187, and Kinesiology graduates earn $56,391.
These programs reflect direct-to-workforce pathways where four-year earnings capture meaningful labor-market outcomes in stable, in-demand fields. Texas Lutheran University's program concentration in health and related professions aligns with regional labor-market demand in central Texas, where healthcare employers maintain consistent hiring and wage growth.
The [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/) provides context for how these dominant program families position graduates in sectors with sustained employment opportunities and career advancement pathways.
Peer institutions with comparable quality and outcomes:
| School | State | Accept Rate | Median Earnings | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Life Pacific University Similar quality tier (#31681 ranked) | CA | 96% | $43,299 | #31681 | Compare |
Calvin University Similar quality tier (#31682 ranked) | MI | 71% | $58,375 | #31682 | Compare |
Quincy University Similar quality tier (#31683 ranked) | IL | 51% | $50,369 | #31683 | Compare |
Doane University Similar quality tier (#31684 ranked) | NE | 98% | $53,316 | #31684 | Compare |
Franklin College Similar quality tier (#31685 ranked) | IN | 70% | $55,376 | #31685 | Compare |
Based on federal data for students receiving aid. Actual costs may vary.
Texas Lutheran University's published cost of attendance is $50,002, but need-based aid reshapes that figure across income levels. Low-income families pay approximately $20,512; middle-income families pay around $24,243; and higher-income families pay approximately $28,596.
Azimuth ranks Texas Lutheran University #972 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown.
Texas Lutheran University's aid structure is need-based, with financial aid applied to close the gap between sticker price and what families pay. The institution participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs.
Families apply using the FAFSA, and work-study is available as part of the aid package for eligible students. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $25,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $21,678; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the [Parent PLUS risk framework](/analysis/ou-what-happens-when-parents-borrow-too/) for how household context shapes PLUS decisions.
For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $56,629, median federal debt of $25,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $282 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use [Azimuth's Financial GPS tool](/analysis/financial-gps-framework/).
Graduates of Texas Lutheran University earn median 4-year earnings of $56,629, placing the institution in the 31.3 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn at roughly the same level as similar students at comparable institutions, placing Texas Lutheran University in the 58.9 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions.
Azimuth ranks Texas Lutheran University #848 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Texas Lutheran University's concentration in health-related fields.
Nursing is the largest program with 119 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $78,092, performing at 0.9x the national benchmark for the field. Business Administration enrolls 52 students with median 4-year earnings of $68,991, while The Kinesiology program graduates 35 students earning median 4-year earnings of $56,391.
Together, these programs anchor Texas Lutheran University's career outcomes.
