Forbes Names ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ Among Nation’s Top 15 Colleges for Launching Careers
¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ also ranked 8th nationally for lowest student debt
EL PASO, Texas (Dec. 18, 2025) – Forbes has ranked The University of Texas at El Paso among the 15 top colleges for launching careers and eighth nationally for lowest average student debt.
The evaluated 500 colleges nationwide for their effectiveness in helping graduates successfully enter the workforce. ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ joins a distinguished group of institutions that includes Carnegie Mellon University, Drexel University and Arizona State University.
“¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ opens doors for anyone who is willing to work for it,” said ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ President Heather Wilson. “I’m proud that ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ is being recognized nationally for our real-world impact on students’ lives.”
for their emphasis on work experience, including student participation in co-ops and internships; median salaries three years after graduation; and post-graduation employment rates.
In addition, the 2025 Forbes List of found that ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ ranks eighth nationally for the lowest average student debt — $4,410 — at graduation. In Texas, ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ has the second-lowest average debt out of all colleges and universities.
Last Updated on December 18, 2025 at 12:00 AM | Originally published December 18, 2025
By MC Staff ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ Marketing and Communications
