Forbes Names ÇÑ×ÓÊÓƵ Among Nation’s Top 15 Colleges for Launching Careers
ÇÑ×ÓÊÓƵ also ranked 8th nationally for lowest student debt
EL PASO, Texas (Dec. 18, 2025) – Forbes has ranked ÇÑ×ÓÊÓƵ 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. ÇÑ×ÓÊÓƵ joins a distinguished group of institutions that includes Carnegie Mellon University, Drexel University and Arizona State University.
“ÇÑ×ÓÊÓƵ opens doors for anyone who is willing to work for it,” said ÇÑ×ÓÊÓƵ President Heather Wilson. “I’m proud that ÇÑ×ÓÊÓƵ 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 ÇÑ×ÓÊÓƵ ranks eighth nationally for the lowest average student debt — $4,410 — at graduation. In Texas, ÇÑ×ÓÊÓƵ 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 ÇÑ×ÓÊÓƵ Marketing and Communications
