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Texas Southern University

Houston, TX tsu.edu 6,619 students

Texas Southern University is located in Houston's Third Ward, serving as a cultural and community hub for the area. The university offers a vibrant student life with a strong emphasis on its traditions. Known for its Ocean of Soul marching band, TSU provides a spirited atmosphere alongside its academic pursuits.

Programs
16
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$34,672
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Tuition
$9,173
In-state sticker price
Out-of-state: $21,773/yr

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Texas Southern University's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 71% of students receive Pell Grants; 65% take federal loans.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025
Income Bracket Avg Net Price 4-Year Net Cost
$0 – $30K $19,738 $78,952
$30K – $48K $19,676 $78,704
$48K – $75K $19,237 $76,948
Sticker price (no aid) $9,173 $36,692
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

Programs at Texas Southern University

16 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Degree Program DW Score 1-yr Earnings AI Risk ROI
Finance Compare across schools →
75
$53,873/yr Very High 15.5x
Information Sciences Compare across schools →
72
$44,995/yr Very High 17.0x
Clinical Laboratory Science Compare across schools →
62
$54,327/yr Moderate 16.7x
Business Administration Compare across schools →
60
$40,304/yr High 12.8x
Accounting Compare across schools →
59
$36,961/yr Very High 15.1x
Social Work Compare across schools →
55
$42,333/yr Moderate 13.4x
Criminal Justice Compare across schools →
52
$29,763/yr Moderate 13.3x
Health and Medical Administrative Services Compare across schools →
50
$34,332/yr High 11.2x
Health & Physical Education Compare across schools →
48
$32,409/yr Moderate 14.4x
Political Science Compare across schools →
43
$26,806/yr Very High 13.9x
Marketing Compare across schools →
42
$26,973/yr Very High 12.8x
Psychology Compare across schools →
40
$26,291/yr High 13.7x
Biology Compare across schools →
36
$31,779/yr High 11.1x
Liberal Arts & Humanities Compare across schools →
35
$34,661/yr Low 12.3x
Journalism Compare across schools →
30
$18,301/yr Very High 12.9x
Health Sciences Compare across schools →
21
$20,655/yr High 9.9x