10-yr median earnings
$50,296
Federal aid recipients only
Public · Commerce, Texas
East Texas A&M University
East Texas A&M University is a public institution in Commerce, Texas. as a public institution, published Scorecard outcomes are the federal Title-IV cohort view of former students — not every graduate and not a guarantee for any one enrollee.
- $11,841
- Avg net price / yr
- $50,296
- 10-yr median earnings
- 44.4%
- 150%-time completion
- 92.2%
- Acceptance rate
The verdict
East Texas A&M University pairs above-median former-student earnings with open admission.
According to the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.
- Top 28%
- former-student earnings, US
- 92.2%
- acceptance rate
- 44.4%
- 150%-time completion
- +17%
- earnings, 6→10 yrs
Town: Distant
Carnegie: Doctoral/Prof
Institution data retrieved July 2026; field-of-study data retrieved March 2026.
How to read this East Texas A&M University profile
Figures above come from IPEDS institution records published through the College Scorecard (retrieved July 2026 for institution fields; March 2026 for field-of-study). Peer groups and cost cohorts follow IPEDS ownership sector, Carnegie class ("Doctoral/Professional Universities"), and locale, not an editorial shortlist.
Average net price subtracts grant and scholarship aid from cost of attendance for full-time, first-time undergraduate Title IV recipients. It is a defined cohort average, not a personalized price; income-band fields add context but do not replace the school's current net-price calculator.
Earnings use Treasury-linked records for federally aided former students who were working and not enrolled in the measurement year (completers and noncompleters). IPEDS completion and retention use separate first-time, full-time cohorts, so those denominators are not the earnings cohort. Read cost, completion, and earnings as distinct historical measures, not a causal verdict or individual forecast.
College Value Score
D
College Value Score
49/100
East Texas A&M University
A 6-metric composite of earnings, cost, and completion outcomes benchmarked against every reporting US college, not a ranking of teaching quality, campus life, or fit for any individual student. See the full methodology.
Earnings B
$50,296
10-year median former-student earnings
Net Price B
$11,841
Average annual cost after grants and aid
Completion Rate F
44.4%
Completion within 150% of normal time
Debt F
$20,500
Median federal debt at graduation
Loan Repayment C-
59.0%
Borrowers repaying loans within 3 years
Retention F
57.2%
First-year students returning for year two
Each axis is the percentile score shown in the breakdown at left; the shape shows this school's overall profile at a glance.
Avg net price
$11,841
After grants and scholarships
150%-time completion
44.4%
Full-time, first-time cohort
150%-time completion vs portal median (57.1%) 44.4%
Four-year-institution cohort
College ROI Quadrant - East Texas A&M University vs peers
Each dot is a college plotted by 10-year median earnings (x-axis) vs average net price (y-axis), colored by completion within 150% of normal time. Bottom-right = high earnings/lower price; top-left = lower earnings/higher price.
How East Texas A&M University ranks nationally
Where this school's former-student earnings fall within the full national distribution of every US college that reports to the College Scorecard, not just its peer set.
East Texas A&M University: former-student earnings vs. every US college
10-year median earnings, College Scorecard
$50,296 Top 28% higher than 72% of 5,103 US colleges
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US colleges. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard · Mar–Jul 2026 retrievals
| Metric | East Texas A&M University | National rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-yr median earnings | $50,296 | #1453 of 5103 | 72nd |
| Average net price | $11,841 | #1465 of 5020 | 71st (lower is better) |
| 150%-time completion | 44.4% | #3350 of 4858 | 31st |
| Undergraduate enrollment | 9,912 | #352 of 5462 | 94th |
National ranks count every operating US college reporting each metric to the College Scorecard, separate from the earnings histogram above.
Quick Facts
9,912
Undergraduate enrollment
92.2%
Acceptance rate
1,076
SAT average
44.4%
150%-time completion
$50,296
10-yr median earnings
57.2%
First-year retention
How East Texas A&M University ranks in Texas
State rank among 324 reporting Texas colleges with College Scorecard data, a separate lens from the national distribution above.
| Metric | East Texas A&M University | State rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-yr median earnings | $50,296 | #78 of 324 | 76th |
| Average net price | $11,841 | #94 of 340 | 72nd (lower is better) |
| 150%-time completion | 44.4% | #219 of 324 | 32nd |
| Undergraduate enrollment | 9,912 | #30 of 366 | 92nd |
Highest former-student earnings in Texas
| # | School | 10-yr earnings | Net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Coast University-Texas | $102,672 | $53,020 |
| 2 | University of North Texas Health Science Center | $93,615 | - |
| 3 | The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston | $92,961 | - |
| 4 | Chamberlain University-Texas | $92,405 | $32,209 |
| 5 | Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center | $92,348 | - |
| 6 | The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center | $90,232 | - |
| 7 | Rice University | $89,718 | $13,370 |
| 8 | The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston | $88,757 | - |
| 9 | The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio | $82,206 | - |
| 10 | Denver College of Nursing-Houston | $81,809 | - |
| 11 | Covenant School of Nursing and Allied Health | $78,724 | - |
| 12 | Southern Methodist University | $78,354 | $40,892 |
| 78 | East Texas A&M UniversityThis school | $50,296 | $11,841 |
Admissions
| Admission Rate | 92.2% |
| SAT Average | 1,076 |
| SAT Math (25th-75th) | 430 – 570 |
| SAT Reading (25th-75th) | 480 – 580 |
| ACT Average | 21 |
| ACT (25th-75th) | 18 – 24 |
Costs & Financial Aid
Net price by family income at East Texas A&M University
Average annual net price after grants; Title IV recipient cohort by income bracket
- $0 – $30k
$0 – $30k
$9,709 net price / yr
- $30k – $48k
$30k – $48k
$10,346 net price / yr
- $48k – $75k
$48k – $75k
$12,067 net price / yr
- $110k+
$110k+
$20,005 net price / yr
What this shows Need-based aid pulls net price down at lower brackets at East Texas A&M University - compare the bar for your income band, not the overall average alone.
Tuition & Net Price
| In-State Tuition | $10,026 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $22,326 |
| Average Net Price | $11,841 |
40.5%
Pell Grant Rate
35.2%
Federal Loan Rate
$20,500
Median Debt
$217/mo
Monthly Payment
2013–2023: what East Texas A&M University costs has stayed close to flat
Average net price moved +7.7% over 10 years, from $10,459 to $11,268 in nominal dollars. The median college measured over the same span moved +14.6%.
11 reported years. Nominal dollars, not adjusted for inflation.
2013 · $10,4592023 · $11,268
Over the same years, enrollment went +18.7% (6,951 → 8,249 students).
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, per-year fields (2013–2023). Net price is the average cost after grant and scholarship aid for federally-aided undergraduates.
Student Demographics
Race & ethnicity
Student body at a glance
63.1%
Female
42.0%
First Generation
Outcomes
57.2%
Retention Rate
$43,157
Median Earnings (6yr)
65.8%
Earning Over $25K
59.0%
Loan Repayment, Completers (3yr)
Outcomes & debt snapshot
| Measure | Cohort / horizon | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Completion within 150% of normal time | First-time, full-time | 44.4% |
| First-year retention | First-time, full-time freshmen | 57.2% |
| Median earnings | 6 years after entry | $43,157 |
| Median earnings | 10 years after entry | $50,296 |
| Share earning over $25,000 | Working, not enrolled | 65.8% |
| Loan repayment rate | Completers, 3 years after leaving | 59.0% |
| Median federal student debt | At completion | $20,500 |
| Estimated monthly payment | Standard 10-year plan | $217/mo |
Programs & Earnings
Field-of-study summary by credential
| Credential | Programs | Award count | Avg earnings | Top earnings | Avg debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 32 | 1,875 | $61,047 | $100,394 | $20,876 |
| Master's | 23 | 1,243 | $74,020 | $120,549 | $28,104 |
| Doctoral | 1 | 31 | $96,142 | $96,142 | $54,433 |
Top programs at East Texas A&M University by completer earnings
Median earnings of program completers, College Scorecard field-of-study file
- Management Sciences and Qu…
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
$120,549 median earnings
- Business Administration, M…
Business Administration, Management and Operations
$105,692 median earnings
- Computer and Information S…
Computer and Information Sciences, General
$100,394 median earnings
- Finance and Financial Mana…
Finance and Financial Management Services
$100,257 median earnings
- Educational Administration…
Educational Administration and Supervision
$96,142 median earnings
- Industrial Engineering
Industrial Engineering
$91,614 median earnings
- Marketing
Marketing
$91,404 median earnings
- Information Science/Studies
Information Science/Studies
$89,459 median earnings
What this shows The highest-earning programs at a school are not necessarily its most popular ones - a small specialized program can post strong median earnings without reflecting the outcome most students here actually see.
| Program | Credential | Completers | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | Master's | 115 | $120,549 | $27,745 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | 284 | $105,692 | $31,018 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 97 | $100,394 | $22,062 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Master's | 33 | $100,257 | $31,920 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Doctoral | 31 | $96,142 | $54,433 |
| Industrial Engineering | Bachelor's | 12 | $91,614 | - |
| Marketing | Master's | 43 | $91,404 | $37,570 |
| Information Science/Studies | Bachelor's | 68 | $89,459 | - |
| Accounting and Related Services | Master's | 97 | $87,702 | $30,809 |
| Construction Engineering | Bachelor's | 11 | $80,585 | - |
| Mathematics | Bachelor's | 34 | $74,396 | $17,544 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's | 28 | $72,682 | $25,000 |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | Bachelor's | 4 | $68,588 | - |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's | 59 | $68,346 | $17,750 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Master's | 154 | $67,656 | $22,372 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at East Texas A&M University? ▼
East Texas A&M University is a public institution in Commerce, Texas. The acceptance rate is 92.2%. The average SAT score is 1,076. Undergraduate enrollment is 9,912 students.
How much do East Texas A&M University former students earn? ▼
Federally aided former students at East Texas A&M University who were working and not enrolled had median earnings of $50,296 ten years after entry; the cohort is not limited to graduates. Six years after entry, the corresponding median is $43,157.
How much does East Texas A&M University cost? ▼
The average net price at East Texas A&M University is $11,841. In-state tuition is $10,026 and out-of-state tuition is $22,326. Median student debt at graduation is $20,500.
What is the graduation rate at East Texas A&M University? ▼
East Texas A&M University has a 44.4% completion rate within 150% of normal time at a four-year institution (typically six years for a bachelor’s program). The first-year retention rate is 57.2%.
Is East Texas A&M University worth the student debt? ▼
The median student debt at East Texas A&M University is $20,500, while former students earn a median of $50,296 ten years after enrollment. That debt represents about 41% of those annual earnings. Among borrowers who completed their program, 59.0% are repaying their loans within 3 years. Estimated monthly loan payment is $217.
Sources & methodology
Public-college profiles lean on IPEDS enrollment and Scorecard Title-IV outcomes. State appropriations are outside this page; the figures below are the federal cohort measures only.
Every number is read live from the Mar–Jul 2026 Scorecard/IPEDS retrievals. Public institutions often enroll large Title-IV cohorts, so medians can be stable — still cohort averages, never a personal forecast. Read the full methodology for how the data is sourced, computed, and verified.
- College Scorecard, U.S. Department of Education - former-student earnings, cost & completion (collegescorecard.ed.gov).
- IPEDS, National Center for Education Statistics - enrollment, admissions, Carnegie class & demographics (nces.ed.gov/ipeds).
- U.S. Treasury / IRS earnings linkage - median earnings 6 & 10 years after enrollment for federal-aid recipients (irs.gov).
- College Scorecard, Field of Study - program-level (credential) earnings & debt (collegescorecard.ed.gov).
- Federal Student Aid (Title IV / NSLDS) - U.S. Department of Education - net price, student debt & aid-recipient repayment outcomes (studentaid.gov).
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