Outcomes-based program rankings.
Program outcomes at Trinity 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 14 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 Trinity University.
Computer and Information Sciences, General. leads engineering & technology with 99K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | — | $98,708★ | — | 33 |
| Engineering Science. | — | $86,823 |
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
Debt burden relative to earnings
Institutional contribution to outcomes
Resources, cohort size, and graduation rates
Trajectory from early to mid-career
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Accounting and Related Services. leads business & economics with 97K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services. | — | $96,844★ | — | 39 |
| Marketing. | — | $84,347 | — | 30 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | — | $81,363 | — | 44 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | — | $68,095 | — | 55 |
Political Science and Government. leads social sciences & policy with 69K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Political Science and Government. | — | $68,934★ | — | 39 |
| Economics. | — | $52,107 | — | 38 |
| Urban Studies/Affairs.Small sample | — | $31,670 | — | 6 |
Communication and Media Studies. leads communications with 59K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Communication and Media Studies. | — | $59,494 | — | 37 |
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. leads humanities & arts with 40K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | — | $40,485★ | — | 21 |
| Fine and Studio Arts.Small sample | — | $27,295 | — | 12 |
| History. | — | $26,353 | — | 25 |
| English Language and Literature, General.Small sample | — | $25,216 | — | 19 |
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.