Business Administration, Management and Operations at Texas College

At $26,615 a year after graduation, Texas College business graduates earn less than half what their peers make at other Texas schools—ranking in just the 10th percentile statewide. Meanwhile, they're carrying $37,578 in debt, substantially above both the state median ($24,250) and national average ($26,000). This creates a debt burden 1.4 times first-year earnings, meaning graduates could spend years digging out before building meaningful savings or pursuing other financial goals.

The gap here isn't subtle. Texas business programs typically produce median earnings around $44,000, and even accounting for the fact that 85% of students here receive Pell grants (suggesting many come from lower-income backgrounds), the outcome disparity is stark. Recent graduates are earning barely more than retail management positions that don't require a four-year degree, yet they're starting with debt that exceeds their annual income.

For families investing in a business degree, this program's combination of below-minimum-wage hourly equivalent earnings and above-average debt creates genuine financial risk. If your child is set on Texas College, you'll want concrete data on job placement rates and whether specific concentrations perform better than these overall numbers suggest. Otherwise, exploring Texas state schools or regional universities with stronger business program track records would likely deliver substantially better return on investment.