Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in Texas

Education masters's programs at peer institutions in Texas (28 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Dallas Baptist University$60,966
University of St Thomas$64,921$62,287
Concordia University Texas$62,180$59,670
University of the Incarnate Word$57,743
The University of Texas at Arlington$56,157
University of North Texas$56,083$53,247
National Median$56,157

Other Education Programs in Texas

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Texas schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
University of St Thomas
Houston
$33,660$64,921
Concordia University Texas
Austin
$36,690$62,180
University of the Incarnate Word
San Antonio
$35,660$57,743
The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington
$11,728$56,157
University of North Texas
Denton
$11,164$56,083

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Dallas Baptist University, approximately 24% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.