At a glance
Average net price
$13,570
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
43.2%
Admission rate
79%
Undergrad size
8,877
In-state tuition
$11,299
Out-of-state tuition
$26,874
Cost of attendance
$26,362
Median earnings (10y)
$45,411
Admissions
- SAT average
- 980
- ACT midpoint
- 19
- Retention
- 75.6%
- Locale
- Rural
Programs breakdown
22 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by trades & services (24%), stem (19%), social sciences (16%).
- STEM19%
- Health15%
- Business15%
- Humanities & arts11%
- Social sciences16%
- Trades & services24%
- Business15.2%~1,350 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Health professions15.1%~1,344 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Parks & recreation11.0%~977 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Psychology9.0%~801 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Engineering8.8%~780 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~604 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Agriculture5.7%~509 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~428 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Liberal arts3.4%~298 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~285 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Computer science2.8%~251 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Communication2.8%~244 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Architecture2.5%~224 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Social sciences2.4%~210 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~156 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~123 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Education0.9%~82 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~61 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Engineering tech0.6%~54 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- English0.6%~54 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- History0.3%~28 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics0.1%~13 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 263 | $20,783 | $28,621 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor's | 233 | $30,775 | $26,750 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 226 | $68,171 | $27,392 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 215 | $26,867 | $28,500 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 205 | $37,772 | $31,000 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 178 | $22,787 | $29,457 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 156 | $26,385 | $31,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 137 | $67,982 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 119 | $73,650 | $31,000 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 112 | $25,393 | $29,750 |
| Agriculture, General. | Bachelor's | 107 | $29,439 | $28,500 |
| Chemical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 85 | $69,804 | $33,000 |
| Social Work. | Bachelor's | 84 | $32,224 | $31,750 |
| Architecture. | Bachelor's | 81 | $40,652 | $30,429 |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 79 | $34,735 | $33,000 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 71 | $64,439 | $28,064 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | Bachelor's | 52 | $35,984 | $31,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 51 | — | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master's | 50 | $53,156 | — |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 50 | — | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 50 | — | $35,414 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor's | 48 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 47 | $45,426 | $29,061 |
| Architecture. | Master's | 41 | $51,977 | — |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | Bachelor's | 41 | $72,240 | $28,081 |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician. | Bachelor's | 41 | $43,438 | $31,000 |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 40 | — | $23,538 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | Master's | 36 | — | — |
| Information Science/Studies. | Master's | 34 | — | — |
| Management Information Systems and Services. | Bachelor's | 33 | $35,968 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Master's | 30 | — | — |
| Engineering, General. | Master's | 30 | $79,295 | — |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor's | 29 | — | — |
| City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning. | Master's | 28 | — | — |
| Music. | Bachelor's | 28 | — | — |
| Sociology. | Master's | 27 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master's | 27 | $92,341 | — |
| Computer Engineering. | Bachelor's | 26 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Master's | 26 | $53,531 | — |
| Design and Applied Arts. | Bachelor's | 25 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Prairie View A & M University
Prairie View A & M University is a large institution located in Prairie View, Texas, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 8,877 undergraduate students in a rural setting. The most popular fields of study include Business, Health professions, Parks & recreation.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Prairie View A & M University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $13,570 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $11,299 for in-state students and $26,874 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $26,362 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 43.2%, a average completion outcome. 75.6% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $45,411 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Prairie View A & M University confers degrees and certificates across 22 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Business, Health professions, Parks & recreation. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by trades & services (24% of credentials), stem (19% of credentials), social sciences (16% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Prairie View A & M University accepts 79% of applicants, making it moderately selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 980. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 19.
Location & campus
Set in Prairie View, Texas (rural), Prairie View A & M University draws students from across Texas and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Prairie View A & M University
Q.How much does Prairie View A & M University cost?
The average net price at Prairie View A & M University is $13,570 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $26,362.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Prairie View A & M University?
Prairie View A & M University has a 6-year graduation rate of 43.2% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Prairie View A & M University?
Prairie View A & M University admits 79% of applicants, which is considered moderately selective.
Q.How much do Prairie View A & M University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Prairie View A & M University graduate earns $45,411 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Prairie View A & M University?
Published tuition is $11,299 in-state and $26,874 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Prairie View A & M University located?
Prairie View A & M University is located in Prairie View, Texas (ZIP 77446).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Prairie View A & M University at their official website.