University of St Thomas ★ Hidden gem
Houston, Texas · Private, nonprofit · 3,220 undergraduates
All 14 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Texas high-school graduate (about $34,809/yr). Another 74 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $18,441 |
| $30k to $48k | $17,453 |
| $48k to $75k | $17,972 |
| $75k to $110k | $21,543 |
| $110k and up | $26,086 |
| All families (average) | $19,359 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $87,401 | +$52,592 | clears the bar | $22,250 | 0.4 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $93,386 | +$58,577 | clears the bar | $50,257 | 0.9 yrs |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | Master's Degree | $50,440 | +$15,631 | clears the bar | $41,000 | 2.6 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $44,839 | +$10,030 | clears the bar | $18,743 | 1.9 yrs |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Doctoral Degree | $107,589 | +$72,780 | clears the bar | $71,600 | 1 yr |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $43,542 | +$8,733 | clears the bar | $17,250 | 2 yrs |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's Degree | $61,219 | +$26,410 | clears the bar | $23,326 | 0.9 yrs |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's Degree | $47,699 | +$12,890 | clears the bar | $31,236 | 2.4 yrs |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $50,859 | +$16,050 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Master's Degree | $64,943 | +$30,134 | clears the bar | $41,000 | 1.4 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $72,586 | +$37,777 | clears the bar | $16,250 | 0.4 yrs |
| Marketing | Bachelor's Degree | $78,424 | +$43,615 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Accounting and Related Services | Master's Degree | $103,828 | +$69,019 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Education, General | Master's Degree | $69,235 | +$34,426 | clears the bar | $33,500 | 1 yr |
Access and outcomes: 42% of students receive Pell grants · 69% 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.