Outcomes-based program rankings.
Program outcomes at University Of The Incarnate Word 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 22 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 University Of The Incarnate Word.
Computer and Information Sciences, General. leads engineering & technology with 65K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General.Small sample | — | $65,405★ | — | 14 |
| Engineering, General.Small sample |
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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Institutional contribution to outcomes
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Trajectory from early to mid-career
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Human Resources Management and Services. leads business & economics with 72K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Human Resources Management and Services. | — | $72,061★ | — | 52 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | — | $64,692 | $32,129 | 152 |
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. leads health with 84K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | — | $84,286★ | $22,550 | 118 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.Small sample | — | $63,475 | — | 9 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | — | $60,839 | — | 40 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | — | $58,059 | — | 37 |
| Public Health.Small sample | — | $43,524 | — | 10 |
Biology, General. leads sciences & mathematics with 50K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology, General. | — | $50,389 | $20,863 | 71 |
Psychology, General. leads social sciences & policy with 51K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General. | — | $51,470 | $31,277 | 104 |
Communication and Media Studies. leads communications with 40K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Communication and Media Studies.Small sample | — | $39,660 | — | 17 |
Design and Applied Arts. leads humanities & arts with 48K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts. | — | $48,472★ | $25,000 | 21 |
| History.Small sample | — | $46,375 | — | 8 |
| English Language and Literature, General.Small sample | — | $45,684 | — | 10 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.Small sample | — | $41,720 | — | 8 |
| Fine and Studio Arts.Small sample | — | $36,447 | — | 17 |
| Music.Small sample | — | $24,421 | — | 5 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. leads education with 54K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | — | $53,576 | — | 20 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections. leads criminal justice with 54K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | — | $54,097 | — | 41 |
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. leads other & interdisciplinary with 51K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.Small sample | — | $50,871★ | — | 17 |
| Nutrition Sciences.Small sample | — | $33,993 | — | 9 |
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.
