Is Texas Southern University worth it?
Texas Southern University is a public, four-year institution in Houston, Texas (large city). It awarded 1,598 degrees in 2024, most often in law, business administration and management and criminal justice administration.
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Federal context for Texas Southern University
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Median earnings 1 year after
$35,355
Median earnings 4 years after
$55,112
Median earnings 10 years after
$38,924
Average net price
$16,590
Completion rate
22%
Completions (2024)
1,598
Years to pay back
1.2 years
Students (undergrad)
6,844
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | First professional | $112,450 | $141,000 | 73 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $40,304 | $53,203 | 67 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $29,763 | $45,961 | 56 |
| Public Administration | Master's | $52,223 | $64,662 | 56 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's | $34,661 | $44,953 | 53 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $31,779 | $55,321 | 53 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $68,784 | $76,981 | 47 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Bachelor's | $34,332 | $48,426 | 45 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | Bachelor's | $20,655 | $44,612 | 42 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Bachelor's | $57,511 | $62,728 | 35 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's | $36,961 | $59,386 | 35 |
| Marketing | Bachelor's | $26,973 | $41,768 | 33 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's | $32,409 | $56,482 | 31 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $26,291 | $47,185 | 27 |
| Social Work | Bachelor's | $42,333 | $49,871 | 27 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Law | Doctoral professional practice | 185 |
| General Studies | Bachelor's | 86 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 79 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 74 |
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | Bachelor's | 73 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 65 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 65 |
| Pharmacy | Doctoral professional practice | 62 |
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | Bachelor's | 55 |
| Radio and Television | Bachelor's | 39 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Services | 22% | 4,188 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 17% | 3,264 |
| Retail Trade | 14% | 2,628 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 9% | 1,698 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 8% | 1,528 |
| Public Administration | 7% | 1,338 |
| Finance and Insurance | 4% | 793 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 3% | 577 |
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Sources: federal figures for Texas Southern University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Texas. Counts under 10 are not published.
Updated September 18, 2026 · Methodology · Report a problem with this page