by our College Data Analytics TeamThis overview covers the essential stats on Texas Christian University Graduate School, including its rankings, graduate degree programs, diversity, and more. Click on any of the following links to jump to that section on this page.
College Factual produces its Best Quality Schools rankings on a yearly basis to recognize those graduate schools that provide an excellent educational experience and are dedicated to helping their students succeed.Our methodology places a high weight on things such as post-graduation wages, time to graduate, and student-per-faculty ratio. Post-graduation debt, faculty and staff diversity, and other factors are also taken into account.
In College Factual’s 2026 ranking of the Best Master’s Degree Schools in the U.S., Texas Christian University landed the #34 spot out of the 4,630 schools analyzed for this list.This rank is quite an honor since it puts the school in the Top 15% of the country for overall quality.As a result, TCU is a recipient of this year’s Best Master’s Schools badge.In addition, TCU took the #3 spot for Best Master’s Degree Schools in Texas.
TCU was ranked #34 in the 2026 Best Doctorate Schools in the United States ranking out of the 4,630 schools that were included in the ranking.This places the school in the Top 5% of the country for overall quality.Because of its high ranking, TCU won the Best Doctorate Schools badge this year.TCU also ranked #3 for Best Doctorate Degree Schools in Texas.
### Best Graduate Certificate Schools RankingOut of 4,630 schools analyzed in the 2026 Best Graduate Certificate Schools in the United States ranking, TCU came in at #34. TCU also ranked #3 for Best Graduate Certificate Schools in Texas.
Out of 4,630 schools analyzed in the 2026 Best Graduate Schools in the United States ranking, TCU came in at #34. In addition, TCU took the #3 spot for Best Graduate Schools in Texas.
For the last year in which we have data, 1,889 graduate students decided that Texas Christian University was the best place for them.College Factual looked at the demographics of these students to determine how diverse the population is.Here is what we found.
The total graduate student population at TCU is made up of 60.3% women and 39.7% men. Note that these percentages may differ for certain degree programs.
About 36.3% of the graduate students who attend TCU are from a racial-ethnic minority group*.TCU is popular with people from outside the United States, too. International students make up 7.3% of the graduate student population.The chart below shows the breakdown of graduate student demographics at the school. You can click on it for a more detailed view.
Data on the average tuition and fees for full-time graduate students at the school is not available.
The typical graduate student at TCU who borrowed carries a median debt of $22,960.
Graduate students who earn their master’s degree at TCU enter the workforce with an average early-career salary of $109,235.
Doctoral degree recipients from TCU earn an average early-career salary of $176,235.
Early-career pay varies by field of study. The following table shows the graduate fields of study at TCU with the highest average early-career salaries for recent graduates.
| Graduate Field of Study | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|
| Nursing | $173,885 |
| Business Administration & Management | $143,476 |
| Accounting | $106,875 |
| Educational Administration | $76,023 |
| Communication Sciences | $73,192 |
| Social Work | $62,618 |
| Liberal Arts General Studies | $58,647 |
| Student Counseling | $58,029 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | $56,516 |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies. | $54,132 |
Texas Christian University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Fort Worth, Texas.The surrounding area of the school is a good match for students who enjoy city life. Get more details about the location of Texas Christian University.
Contact details for TCU are given below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 2800 S University Dr, Fort Worth, TX 76129 |
| Phone: | 817-257-7000 |
| Website: | www.tcu.edu/ |
| Facebook: | www.facebook.com/TCUTexasChristianUniversity |
| Twitter: | www.twitter.com/tcu |
Around 29.6% of TCU graduate students took at least one course online.Roughly 16.8% of all grad students took courses exclusively online.
Only the degree programs in which master’s degrees were awarded are listed here.
| Masters Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Accounting | 55 | $106,875 |
| Allied Health Professions | 11 | — |
| Bioethics/Medical Ethics | 5 | — |
| Business Administration & Management | 71 | $143,476 |
| Child Development & Psychology | 5 | — |
| Communication & Media Studies | 3 | — |
| Communication Sciences | 23 | $73,192 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 20 | — |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 35 | — |
| Data Analytics. | 40 | — |
| Educational Administration | 15 | $76,023 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 6 | — |
| General Biology | 10 | — |
| General English Literature | 3 | — |
| General Psychology | 5 | — |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 7 | — |
| Health & Physical Education | 3 | — |
| Health Sciences & Services | 1 | — |
| History | 2 | — |
| Liberal Arts General Studies | 39 | $58,647 |
| Management Sciences & Methods | 44 | — |
| Mathematics | 2 | — |
| Music | 9 | — |
| Natural Resource Management | 1 | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation | 6 | — |
| Nursing | 2 | $167,424 |
| Nutrition Science | 10 | — |
| Physics | 2 | — |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 9 | — |
| Social Work | 16 | $62,618 |
| Special Education | 13 | — |
| Student Counseling | 13 | — |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 1 | — |
As with the master’s degree programs, only the programs that awarded doctorate degrees are shown here.
| Doctorate Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 1 | — |
| Biochemistry & Biophysics | 3 | — |
| Chemistry | 1 | — |
| Communication Sciences | 2 | — |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 1 | — |
| Educational Administration | 9 | — |
| General English Literature | 2 | — |
| General Psychology | 4 | — |
| Health & Physical Education | 2 | — |
| History | 5 | — |
| Music | 1 | — |
| Nursing | 1 | $176,235 |
| Physics | 1 | — |
| Social Work | 2 | — |
| Student Counseling | 2 | — |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 3 | — |
| Writing Studies | 1 | — |
Only the programs in which a graduate certificate was awarded are shown here.
| Graduate Certificate Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 6 | — |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 8 | — |
| Educational Administration | 3 | — |
| Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians. | 4 | — |
| Music | 4 | — |
Only the programs in which a professional degree was awarded are shown here.
Only the programs in which a post-masters certificate was awarded are shown here.
| Post-Masters Certificate Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing | 16 | — |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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