Austin College
Sherman, Texas · Private, nonprofit · 1,165 undergraduates
Of 13 programs with reported earnings, 11 leave graduates out-earning a typical Texas high-school graduate (about $34,809/yr) and 2 fall short. Another 24 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $16,528 |
| $30k to $48k | $15,687 |
| $48k to $75k | $18,823 |
| $75k to $110k | $21,608 |
| $110k and up | $28,470 |
| All families (average) | $21,107 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business/Commerce, General | Bachelor's Degree | $55,011 | +$20,202 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 1.2 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $43,522 | +$8,713 | clears the bar | $24,900 | 2.9 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $49,875 | +$15,066 | clears the bar | $24,277 | 1.6 yrs |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's Degree | $81,613 | +$46,804 | clears the bar | $26,000 | 0.6 yrs |
| Economics | Bachelor's Degree | $67,071 | +$32,262 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Public Health | Bachelor's Degree | $27,514 | -$7,295 | falls short | $20,500 | n/a |
| History | Bachelor's Degree | $59,833 | +$25,024 | clears the bar | $25,331 | 1 yr |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Bachelor's Degree | $58,913 | +$24,104 | clears the bar | $25,142 | 1 yr |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Master's Degree | $58,570 | +$23,761 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | Bachelor's Degree | $55,168 | +$20,359 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's Degree | $23,243 | -$11,566 | falls short | $20,947 | n/a |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's Degree | $76,196 | +$41,387 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's Degree | $56,362 | +$21,553 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 31% of students receive Pell grants · 67% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.