# Texas Christian University: Engineering (bachelor's)

Fort Worth, TX. IPEDS 228875, CIP 14.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/texas-christian-university/majors/engineering

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $73,774
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $93,753 (U.S. median for this major: $88,063 across 57 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $22,944 (U.S. median $27,000)
- Rank in TX: 1 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$5,690

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.15 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $93,753 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in TX (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $17,956 | $74,517 | 1.2 years |
| 30-48k | $16,980 | $70,467 | 1.2 years |
| 48-75k | $17,940 | $74,451 | 1.2 years |
| 75-110k | $34,990 | $145,209 | 2.4 years |
| 110k+ | $53,450 | $221,818 | 3.7 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Engineering at TX colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Christian University | $93,753 | $22,944 | $36,660 | 86% |
| Baylor University | $84,689 | not reported | $41,104 | 80% |

## Careers
- Architectural and Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041): median wage $172,160 Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX, $171,370 TX, $171,270 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.5% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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