Saint Edward's University ★ Hidden gem
Austin, Texas · Private, nonprofit · 2,493 undergraduates
All 27 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Texas high-school graduate (about $34,809/yr). Another 50 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $20,799 |
| $30k to $48k | $20,136 |
| $48k to $75k | $22,944 |
| $75k to $110k | $26,687 |
| $110k and up | $38,389 |
| All families (average) | $25,578 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $53,373 | +$18,564 | clears the bar | $22,750 | 1.2 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $102,725 | +$67,916 | clears the bar | $49,877 | 0.7 yrs |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | Master's Degree | $54,744 | +$19,935 | clears the bar | $80,891 | 4.1 yrs |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $54,558 | +$19,749 | clears the bar | $23,153 | 1.2 yrs |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | Master's Degree | $71,480 | +$36,671 | clears the bar | $37,516 | 1 yr |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $70,706 | +$35,897 | clears the bar | $26,000 | 0.7 yrs |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | Bachelor's Degree | $50,936 | +$16,127 | clears the bar | $24,250 | 1.5 yrs |
| Design and Applied Arts | Bachelor's Degree | $54,297 | +$19,488 | clears the bar | $26,000 | 1.3 yrs |
| Marketing | Bachelor's Degree | $80,562 | +$45,753 | clears the bar | $26,250 | 0.6 yrs |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | $61,741 | +$26,932 | clears the bar | $21,125 | 0.8 yrs |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's Degree | $63,504 | +$28,695 | clears the bar | $22,706 | 0.8 yrs |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's Degree | $90,286 | +$55,477 | clears the bar | $21,875 | 0.4 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $83,957 | +$49,148 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 0.5 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $60,546 | +$25,737 | clears the bar | $24,892 | 1 yr |
| International/Globalization Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $48,050 | +$13,241 | clears the bar | $23,250 | 1.8 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 27 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 42% of students receive Pell grants · 63% 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.