You would borrow a median $22,954 — about $261 a month for ten years. Graduates earn a median $71,668 ten years after starting, so the debt clears in roughly 0.7 years of the salary premium.
Yes — you clear the borrowing faster than at most US universities.
Under roughly 15% of gross pay, repayment is generally considered manageable alongside rent and living costs.
Every dollar you win is a dollar you never repay — and it moves the 0.7-year payback above. We list 1 scholarship tied to Trinity University.
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The typical graded university clears its debt in 1.3 years on median earnings of $57,165 against $22,500 of debt. Trinity University clears its debt faster than that, and its graduates earn $32,148 a year more than a US worker with only a high-school diploma.
| Nearby university | Grade | Debt | Earnings | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Christian University Texas | B | $21,500 | $68,424 | 0.7 yrs |
| University of Texas at Arlington Texas | B | $17,527 | $63,199 | 0.7 yrs |
| University of Texas at Dallas Texas | B | $18,000 | $68,227 | 0.6 yrs |
| University of Houston Texas | B | $18,194 | $62,377 | 0.8 yrs |
| University of Texas at Austin Texas | A | $20,500 | $75,121 | 0.6 yrs |
Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard — earnings and debt cover students who received federal financial aid and blend every subject taught at the institution. Figures imported 28 Aug 2026. This page is information, not financial advice.