Forbes Names Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ Among Nation’s Top 15 Colleges for Launching Careers
Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ also ranked 8th nationally for lowest student debt
EL PASO, Texas (Dec. 18, 2025) – Forbes has ranked Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ 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. Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ joins a distinguished group of institutions that includes Carnegie Mellon University, Drexel University and Arizona State University.
“Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ opens doors for anyone who is willing to work for it,” said Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ President Heather Wilson. “I’m proud that Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ 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 Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ ranks eighth nationally for the lowest average student debt — $4,410 — at graduation. In Texas, Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ 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 Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ Marketing and Communications
