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The median ROI for Texas public institutions was $184,770, while the national average stood at $149,000. (Courtesy Alvin Community College)

Alvin College ranked Texas’ top public college for return on investment

By Catherine White

Alvin College has been ranked Texas’ top public institution for student return on investment, with graduates earning the highest median income 10 years after graduation, according to a Dec. 11 press release.

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