At a glance
Average net price
$16,590
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
22.2%
Admission rate
97%
Undergrad size
6,844
In-state tuition
$9,173
Out-of-state tuition
$21,473
Cost of attendance
$27,052
Median earnings (10y)
$38,924
Admissions
- SAT average
- 914
- ACT midpoint
- 17
- Retention
- 66.2%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
24 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by humanities & arts (25%), business (18%), stem (18%).
- STEM18%
- Health10%
- Business18%
- Humanities & arts25%
- Social sciences15%
- Trades & services13%
- Business18.4%~1,261 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Health professions10.4%~712 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Communication9.7%~667 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~621 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Liberal arts8.2%~562 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~484 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Psychology6.2%~425 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~268 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~268 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~255 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Engineering2.8%~190 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Social sciences2.6%~177 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Computer science2.4%~164 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Education2.2%~151 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Transportation1.9%~131 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~98 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Engineering tech1.2%~85 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~85 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- History1.1%~79 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- English0.9%~59 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics0.7%~46 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~26 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~20 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~13 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Law. | First professional | 324 | $44,897 | — |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 168 | $29,030 | $34,302 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 143 | $35,003 | $36,720 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor's | 136 | $31,341 | $48,500 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor's | 130 | $29,743 | $36,250 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration. | First professional | 130 | $102,705 | — |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 114 | $25,022 | $39,265 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 108 | $53,126 | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Bachelor's | 98 | $30,743 | $32,750 |
| Public Administration. | Master's | 90 | $45,725 | — |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. | Bachelor's | 83 | $26,104 | $34,750 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 74 | $29,713 | $30,000 |
| Social Work. | Bachelor's | 67 | $32,420 | $38,162 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 65 | $28,119 | $29,625 |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 59 | — | $33,000 |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 57 | $38,243 | $32,500 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 54 | $35,451 | $31,000 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | Bachelor's | 52 | $50,406 | $37,125 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 52 | $32,043 | $32,987 |
| Civil Engineering. | Bachelor's | 42 | $49,225 | — |
| Journalism. | Bachelor's | 41 | $27,375 | $34,750 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Master's | 40 | $30,143 | — |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | Bachelor's | 38 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 37 | — | $35,472 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Master's | 35 | $46,424 | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Master's | 34 | — | — |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | Master's | 33 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 30 | $21,887 | $38,783 |
| Psychology, General. | Master's | 30 | — | — |
| Air Transportation. | Bachelor's | 26 | — | — |
| Management Information Systems and Services. | Bachelor's | 23 | $46,378 | — |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 22 | $33,311 | — |
| Sociology. | Master's | 21 | — | — |
| History. | Bachelor's | 21 | — | — |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor's | 20 | $23,161 | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master's | 19 | — | — |
| Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | Bachelor's | 19 | — | — |
| Music. | Bachelor's | 19 | $44,510 | — |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 16 | — | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians. | Bachelor's | 15 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Texas Southern University
Texas Southern University is a large institution located in Houston, Texas, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 6,844 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Business, Health professions, Communication.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Texas Southern University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $16,590 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $9,173 for in-state students and $21,473 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $27,052 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 22.2%, a below-average completion outcome. 66.2% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $38,924 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Texas Southern University confers degrees and certificates across 24 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Business, Health professions, Communication. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by humanities & arts (25% of credentials), business (18% of credentials), stem (18% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Texas Southern University accepts 97% of applicants, making it open or near-open admission. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 914. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 17.
Location & campus
Set in Houston, Texas (city), Texas Southern University draws students from across Texas and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Texas Southern University
Q.How much does Texas Southern University cost?
The average net price at Texas Southern University is $16,590 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $27,052.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Texas Southern University?
Texas Southern University has a 6-year graduation rate of 22.2% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Texas Southern University?
Texas Southern University admits 97% of applicants, which is considered open or near-open admission.
Q.How much do Texas Southern University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Texas Southern University graduate earns $38,924 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Texas Southern University?
Published tuition is $9,173 in-state and $21,473 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Texas Southern University located?
Texas Southern University is located in Houston, Texas (ZIP 77004).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Texas Southern University at their official website.