Est. Earnings (1yr)
$49,453
Est. from TX median (4 programs)
Est. Median Debt
$24,333
Est. from national median (29 programs)

Analysis

Based on comparable education programs across Texas, this bachelor's degree appears positioned near the state median, with estimated first-year earnings around $49,500 and projected debt of $24,300. That debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.49 sits comfortably below the concerning 1.0 threshold, suggesting graduates could manage loan payments while building their teaching careers. The estimated debt figure also runs slightly lower than both state and national medians for education programs, which matters when teacher salaries rarely skyrocket in later years.

What's worth noting is the uncertainty here—actual outcomes for TWU's education graduates could vary from these estimates drawn from peer programs. The school serves a substantial population of Pell Grant recipients (40%), and those students particularly need reliable data when making enrollment decisions. While similar Texas programs suggest reasonable financial outcomes, top performers like UT Arlington show significantly higher early earnings ($57,400), indicating that not all education degrees produce identical returns even within the same state.

For parents weighing this investment, the estimated figures point to manageable debt levels for a teaching career, but recognize you're working with approximations rather than this program's actual track record. If your child is committed to education and values TWU's mission and location, these peer-based projections suggest acceptable financial risk—just know you're making that call without complete information about how this specific program's graduates actually fare.

Where Texas Woman's University Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all education bachelors's programs nationally

Compare to Similar Programs in Texas

Education bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Texas (30 total in state)

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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)*Earnings (4yr)Median Debt*Debt/Earnings
Texas Woman's UniversityDenton$8,648$49,453*$24,333*
The University of Texas at ArlingtonArlington$11,728$57,410*$13,250*0.23
Southwestern UniversityGeorgetown$51,058$50,984**
Nelson UniversityWaxahachie$18,610$47,921*$42,725$27,500*0.57
Southwestern Adventist UniversityKeene$24,588$45,551*$27,000*0.59
National Median$38,660*$26,522*0.69
* Estimated from similar programs

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with education graduates

Education Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses pertaining to education, such as counseling, curriculum, guidance, instruction, teacher education, and teaching English as a second language. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education

Assist a preschool, elementary, middle, or secondary school teacher with instructional duties. Serve in a position for which a teacher has primary responsibility for the design and implementation of educational programs and services.

Teaching Assistants, Special Education

Assist a preschool, elementary, middle, or secondary school teacher to provide academic, social, or life skills to students who have learning, emotional, or physical disabilities. Serve in a position for which a teacher has primary responsibility for the design and implementation of educational programs and services.

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 Woman's University, approximately 40% 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.

Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 4 similar programs in TX. Actual outcomes may vary.