10-yr median earnings
$72,097
Federal aid recipients only
Public · College Station, Texas
Texas A&M University-College Station
Texas A&M University-College Station is a public institution in College Station, 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.
- $21,315
- Avg net price / yr
- $72,097
- 10-yr median earnings
- 83.9%
- 150%-time completion
- 57.4%
- Acceptance rate
The verdict
Texas A&M University-College Station pairs top-10% former-student earnings with a moderately open admit.
According to the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.
- Top 7%
- former-student earnings, US
- 57.4%
- acceptance rate
- 83.9%
- 150%-time completion
- +21%
- earnings, 6→10 yrs
City: Midsize
Carnegie: R1
Institution data retrieved July 2026; field-of-study data retrieved March 2026.
How to read this Texas A&M University-College Station 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 Universities: Very High Research Activity"), 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
B
College Value Score
73/100
Texas A&M University-College Station
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 A+
$72,097
10-year median former-student earnings
Net Price F
$21,315
Average annual cost after grants and aid
Completion Rate A
83.9%
Completion within 150% of normal time
Debt F
$17,804
Median federal debt at graduation
Loan Repayment A+
88.5%
Borrowers repaying loans within 3 years
Retention A+
94.3%
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
$21,315
After grants and scholarships
150%-time completion
83.9%
Full-time, first-time cohort
150%-time completion vs portal median (57.1%) 83.9%
Four-year-institution cohort
College ROI Quadrant - Texas A&M University-College Station 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 Texas A&M University-College Station 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.
Texas A&M University-College Station: former-student earnings vs. every US college
10-year median earnings, College Scorecard
$72,097 Top 7% higher than 93% 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 | Texas A&M University-College Station | National rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-yr median earnings | $72,097 | #334 of 5103 | 93rd |
| Average net price | $21,315 | #3336 of 5020 | 34th (lower is better) |
| 150%-time completion | 83.9% | #505 of 4858 | 90th |
| Undergraduate enrollment | 59,615 | #6 of 5462 | 100th |
National ranks count every operating US college reporting each metric to the College Scorecard, separate from the earnings histogram above.
Quick Facts
59,615
Undergraduate enrollment
57.4%
Acceptance rate
1,280
SAT average
83.9%
150%-time completion
$72,097
10-yr median earnings
94.3%
First-year retention
How Texas A&M University-College Station ranks in Texas
State rank among 324 reporting Texas colleges with College Scorecard data, a separate lens from the national distribution above.
| Metric | Texas A&M University-College Station | State rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-yr median earnings | $72,097 | #17 of 324 | 95th |
| Average net price | $21,315 | #224 of 340 | 34th (lower is better) |
| 150%-time completion | 83.9% | #33 of 324 | 90th |
| Undergraduate enrollment | 59,615 | #1 of 366 | 100th |
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 |
| 16 | Texas A&M University-College StationThis school | $72,097 | $21,315 |
Admissions
| Admission Rate | 57.4% |
| SAT Average | 1,280 |
| SAT Math (25th-75th) | 570 – 710 |
| SAT Reading (25th-75th) | 580 – 690 |
| ACT Average | 28 |
| ACT (25th-75th) | 25 – 31 |
Costs & Financial Aid
Net price by family income at Texas A&M University-College Station
Average annual net price after grants; Title IV recipient cohort by income bracket
- $0 – $30k
$0 – $30k
$12,784 net price / yr
- $30k – $48k
$30k – $48k
$13,317 net price / yr
- $48k – $75k
$48k – $75k
$17,435 net price / yr
- $110k+
$110k+
$30,660 net price / yr
What this shows Need-based aid pulls net price down at lower brackets at Texas A&M University-College Station - compare the bar for your income band, not the overall average alone.
Tuition & Net Price
| In-State Tuition | $13,154 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $40,124 |
| Average Net Price | $21,315 |
19.6%
Pell Grant Rate
25.7%
Federal Loan Rate
$17,804
Median Debt
$189/mo
Monthly Payment
What students pay at Texas A&M University-College Station rose +91.8% since 2013
Average net price for the reported Title IV-recipient cohort went from $10,912 in 2013 to $20,924 in 2023, a rise of $10,012 in nominal dollars. Across the 4,315 colleges measured over the same 2013–2023 span, the median change was +14.6%.
11 reported years. Nominal dollars, not adjusted for inflation.
2013 · $10,9122023 · $20,924
Over the same years, enrollment went +34.5% (43,931 → 59,099 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
51.2%
Female
30.0%
First Generation
Outcomes
94.3%
Retention Rate
$59,386
Median Earnings (6yr)
82.4%
Earning Over $25K
88.5%
Loan Repayment, Completers (3yr)
Outcomes & debt snapshot
| Measure | Cohort / horizon | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Completion within 150% of normal time | First-time, full-time | 83.9% |
| First-year retention | First-time, full-time freshmen | 94.3% |
| Median earnings | 6 years after entry | $59,386 |
| Median earnings | 10 years after entry | $72,097 |
| Share earning over $25,000 | Working, not enrolled | 82.4% |
| Loan repayment rate | Completers, 3 years after leaving | 88.5% |
| Median federal student debt | At completion | $17,804 |
| Estimated monthly payment | Standard 10-year plan | $189/mo |
Programs & Earnings
Field-of-study summary by credential
| Credential | Programs | Award count | Avg earnings | Top earnings | Avg debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 89 | 12,819 | $75,577 | $129,401 | $18,672 |
| Master's | 50 | 3,121 | $106,909 | $285,291 | $30,366 |
| Doctoral | 13 | 245 | $99,625 | $146,422 | $56,932 |
| Level 99 | 8 | 0 | $81,522 | $122,252 | - |
| Graduate Certificate | 5 | 185 | $111,913 | $234,334 | $36,390 |
| First Professional | 5 | 650 | $132,623 | $155,946 | $129,787 |
Top programs at Texas A&M University-College Station by completer earnings
Median earnings of program completers, College Scorecard field-of-study file
- Advanced/Graduate Dentistr…
Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences
$285,291 median earnings
- Advanced/Graduate Dentistr…
Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences
$234,334 median earnings
- Petroleum Engineering
Petroleum Engineering
$192,907 median earnings
- Management Sciences and Qu…
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
$183,813 median earnings
- Dentistry
Dentistry
$155,946 median earnings
- Business Administration, M…
Business Administration, Management and Operations
$147,453 median earnings
- Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical S…
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration
$146,650 median earnings
- Nuclear Engineering
Nuclear Engineering
$146,422 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences | Master's | 14 | $285,291 | - |
| Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences | Graduate Certificate | 40 | $234,334 | $68,728 |
| Petroleum Engineering | Master's | 34 | $192,907 | - |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | Master's | 52 | $183,813 | $41,000 |
| Dentistry | First Professional | 103 | $155,946 | $170,918 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | 305 | $147,453 | $41,000 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | First Professional | 101 | $146,650 | $133,620 |
| Nuclear Engineering | Doctoral | 19 | $146,422 | - |
| Computer Science | Master's | 86 | $142,377 | - |
| Veterinary Medicine | First Professional | 144 | $140,787 | $125,117 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Master's | 62 | $135,516 | $20,500 |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | Master's | - | $133,017 | $41,000 |
| Statistics | Master's | 87 | $130,436 | $27,155 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's | - | $129,401 | - |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies | Master's | 215 | $128,518 | $40,260 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at Texas A&M University-College Station? ▼
Texas A&M University-College Station is a public institution in College Station, Texas. The acceptance rate is 57.4%. The average SAT score is 1,280. Undergraduate enrollment is 59,615 students.
How much do Texas A&M University-College Station former students earn? ▼
Federally aided former students at Texas A&M University-College Station who were working and not enrolled had median earnings of $72,097 ten years after entry; the cohort is not limited to graduates. Six years after entry, the corresponding median is $59,386.
How much does Texas A&M University-College Station cost? ▼
The average net price at Texas A&M University-College Station is $21,315. In-state tuition is $13,154 and out-of-state tuition is $40,124. Median student debt at graduation is $17,804.
What is the graduation rate at Texas A&M University-College Station? ▼
Texas A&M University-College Station has a 83.9% 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 94.3%.
Is Texas A&M University-College Station worth the student debt? ▼
The median student debt at Texas A&M University-College Station is $17,804, while former students earn a median of $72,097 ten years after enrollment. That debt represents about 25% of those annual earnings. Among borrowers who completed their program, 88.5% are repaying their loans within 3 years. Estimated monthly loan payment is $189.
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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