Texas Southern University's published cost of attendance is $27,052, but the institution's financial aid structure reshapes that figure substantially across income levels. Low-income families pay approximately $16,437; middle-income families pay around $21,280; higher-income families pay approximately $21,610.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $27,052 |
| Tuition and Fees | $21,473 |
| Room and Board | $12,800 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,654 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$10,462 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $16,590 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $16,437 |
| $30–48k | $21,115 |
| $48–75k | $21,280 |
| $75–110k | $22,698 |
| $110k+ | $21,610 |
Texas Southern University's published cost of attendance is $27,052, but the institution's financial aid structure reshapes that figure substantially across income levels. Low-income families pay approximately $16,437; middle-income families pay around $21,280; higher-income families pay approximately $21,610. Azimuth ranks Texas Southern University #723 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 Southern University's aid structure is need-based, with institutional aid covering a meaningful share of cost for qualifying families. The institution participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans) and institutional aid programs. Families apply for need-based aid using the FAFSA and CSS Profile. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $29,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $19,929; 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 $55,112, median federal debt of $29,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $328 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
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How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Texas Southern University earn median earnings of $49,000 four years after enrollment, placing Texas Southern University in the 36th percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. That figure sits below the $55,000 median at comparable institutions (same control and size band). Graduates earn below expectations, placing the institution in the 38th percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Those figures still represent lifetime returns relative to Texas's no-degree-equivalent earnings baseline of $31,000, the state median earnings of working adults age 25–34 with only a high school credential. Business is the dominant program family at Texas Southern University, with Business accounting for 26% of degrees, followed by Public Administration at 16% and Law at 14%. Among the largest programs, Business Administration program graduates 100 students annually with median earnings of $50,000 four years after enrollment, and Azimuth ranks the program 1,200 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The Public Administration program graduates 80 students with median earnings of $48,000, and the The Law program graduates 60 students earning $55,000. On the higher-earning end, Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration graduates earn median earnings of $120,000 four years after enrollment, and Azimuth ranks the program 50 among nonprofit four-year institutions, while Nursing graduates earn $70,000. Program-level outcomes vary meaningfully by field, making major selection a key factor in the financial return graduates experience from Texas Southern University.
