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

Information Science/Studies masters's programs at peer institutions in Texas (23 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Texas A&M University-College Station$87,349
Southern Methodist University$127,788
The University of Texas at San Antonio$92,342
Texas Tech University$87,966
The University of Texas at Dallas$86,410$93,166
Strayer University-Texas$71,873$87,889
National Median$71,873

Other Information Science/Studies Programs in Texas

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Texas schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Southern Methodist University
Dallas
$64,460$127,788
The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio
$8,991$92,342
Texas Tech University
Lubbock
$11,852$87,966
The University of Texas at Dallas
Richardson
$14,564$86,410
Strayer University-Texas
Farmers Branch
$13,920$71,873

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 Texas A&M University-College Station, approximately 19% 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.