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

Finance and Financial Management Services bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Texas (59 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Trinity University$86,204
Southern Methodist University$83,159$113,839$19,5000.23
The University of Texas at Austin$81,844$95,994$20,5000.25
Texas Christian University$78,453$90,933$19,5000.25
Texas A&M University-College Station$71,409$90,976$16,8800.24
University of Phoenix-Texas$70,963$59,017$48,4690.68
National Median$53,590$23,3320.44

Other Finance and Financial Management Services Programs in Texas

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Texas schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Southern Methodist University
Dallas
$64,460$83,159$19,500
The University of Texas at Austin
Austin
$11,678$81,844$20,500
Texas Christian University
Fort Worth
$57,220$78,453$19,500
Texas A&M University-College Station
College Station
$13,099$71,409$16,880
University of Phoenix-Texas
Dallas
$70,963$48,469

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 Trinity University, approximately 16% 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.