Texas Southern University
Houston, Texas · Public · 6,844 undergraduates
Of 24 programs with reported earnings, 23 leave graduates out-earning a typical Texas high-school graduate (about $34,809/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 55 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $16,437 |
| $30k to $48k | $21,115 |
| $48k to $75k | $21,280 |
| $75k to $110k | $22,698 |
| $110k and up | $21,610 |
| All families (average) | $16,590 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $55,321 | +$20,512 | clears the bar | $27,875 | 1.4 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $53,203 | +$18,394 | clears the bar | $28,000 | 1.5 yrs |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's Degree | $44,953 | +$10,144 | clears the bar | $31,152 | 3.1 yrs |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | First Professional Degree | $141,000 | +$106,191 | clears the bar | $74,412 | 0.7 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $45,961 | +$11,152 | clears the bar | $31,085 | 2.8 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $47,185 | +$12,376 | clears the bar | $34,000 | 2.7 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $76,981 | +$42,172 | clears the bar | $55,500 | 1.3 yrs |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Bachelor's Degree | $48,426 | +$13,617 | clears the bar | $31,000 | 2.3 yrs |
| Public Administration | Master's Degree | $64,662 | +$29,853 | clears the bar | $52,147 | 1.7 yrs |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | Bachelor's Degree | $51,195 | +$16,386 | clears the bar | $29,738 | 1.8 yrs |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | Bachelor's Degree | $44,612 | +$9,803 | clears the bar | $29,000 | 3 yrs |
| Social Work | Bachelor's Degree | $49,871 | +$15,062 | clears the bar | $29,500 | 2 yrs |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's Degree | $70,201 | +$35,392 | clears the bar | $26,751 | 0.8 yrs |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | $56,482 | +$21,673 | clears the bar | $24,500 | 1.1 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $59,386 | +$24,577 | clears the bar | $24,693 | 1 yr |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 24 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 72% of students receive Pell grants · 22% 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.