Texas A&M University-College Station
College Station, Texas · Public, 4-year
At a glance
Average net price
$21,315
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
83.9%
Admission rate
57%
Undergrad size
59,615
In-state tuition
$13,154
Out-of-state tuition
$40,124
Cost of attendance
$32,696
Median earnings (10y)
$72,097
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,280
- ACT midpoint
- 28
- Retention
- 94.3%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
26 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by stem (40%), business (14%), humanities & arts (14%).
- STEM40%
- Health6%
- Business14%
- Humanities & arts14%
- Social sciences13%
- Trades & services13%
- Engineering18.3%~10,927 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Business14.0%~8,322 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- ~5,401 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Agriculture8.0%~4,775 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~3,786 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~3,660 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Social sciences5.9%~3,523 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Engineering tech4.7%~2,826 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Communication4.7%~2,808 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Psychology4.5%~2,695 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~2,414 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Computer science3.9%~2,325 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Education2.1%~1,240 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~1,025 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~835 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Mathematics1.3%~769 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Architecture1.1%~650 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- English0.7%~429 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- History0.7%~417 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~221 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Transportation0.4%~215 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Legal0.2%~137 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~89 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~66 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~42 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~18 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 1,691 | $26,047 | $17,943 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | Bachelor's | 1,283 | $43,511 | $20,500 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 1,119 | $27,509 | $19,121 |
| Agricultural Business and Management. | Bachelor's | 1,013 | $47,029 | $20,125 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 943 | $57,357 | $18,524 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 919 | $32,938 | $20,414 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 884 | $71,020 | $19,500 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 781 | $38,932 | $17,782 |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 768 | $76,419 | $20,187 |
| Animal Sciences. | Bachelor's | 714 | $32,078 | $18,906 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 699 | $30,093 | $16,543 |
| Education, General. | Bachelor's | 689 | — | — |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations. | Bachelor's | 660 | $64,426 | $22,000 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 615 | $61,878 | $16,880 |
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 612 | $47,856 | $19,500 |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies. | Master's | 589 | — | — |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician. | Bachelor's | 582 | $68,699 | $20,500 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 560 | — | $17,641 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 558 | $93,294 | — |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | Bachelor's | 551 | $71,317 | $22,482 |
| Industrial Engineering. | Bachelor's | 537 | $67,166 | $19,708 |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 537 | $34,443 | $19,749 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor's | 531 | $35,249 | $21,125 |
| Public Health. | Bachelor's | 493 | — | $18,856 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 481 | $64,614 | $21,500 |
| Chemical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 480 | $76,110 | $18,135 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Master's | 457 | $62,858 | — |
| Civil Engineering. | Bachelor's | 454 | $65,401 | $19,500 |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 443 | $45,553 | $19,896 |
| Computer Engineering. | Bachelor's | 355 | $72,777 | $22,816 |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering. | Bachelor's | 348 | $66,244 | $22,208 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management. | Undergraduate certificate | 340 | — | — |
| Law. | First professional | 333 | $64,505 | — |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies. | Graduate certificate | 332 | — | — |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 321 | $31,129 | $19,000 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 308 | $68,154 | $19,500 |
| Veterinary Medicine. | First professional | 303 | — | — |
| Nutrition Sciences. | Bachelor's | 299 | $37,863 | $21,850 |
| Curriculum and Instruction. | Master's | 297 | $49,608 | — |
| Information Science/Studies. | Master's | 281 | $65,694 | — |
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 Texas A&M University-College Station
Texas A&M University-College Station is a very large institution located in College Station, Texas, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 59,615 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Engineering, Business, Biological sciences.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Texas A&M University-College Station — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $21,315 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $13,154 for in-state students and $40,124 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $32,696 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 83.9%, a strong completion outcome. 94.3% 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 $72,097 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Texas A&M University-College Station confers degrees and certificates across 26 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Engineering, Business, Biological sciences. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by stem (40% of credentials), business (14% of credentials), humanities & arts (14% 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
Texas A&M University-College Station accepts 57% of applicants, making it moderately selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,280. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 28.
Location & campus
Set in College Station, Texas (city), Texas A&M University-College Station 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 Texas A&M University-College Station
Q.How much does Texas A&M University-College Station cost?
The average net price at Texas A&M University-College Station is $21,315 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $32,696.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Texas A&M University-College Station?
Texas A&M University-College Station has a 6-year graduation rate of 83.9% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Texas A&M University-College Station?
Texas A&M University-College Station admits 57% of applicants, which is considered moderately selective.
Q.How much do Texas A&M University-College Station graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Texas A&M University-College Station graduate earns $72,097 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Texas A&M University-College Station?
Published tuition is $13,154 in-state and $40,124 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Texas A&M University-College Station located?
Texas A&M University-College Station is located in College Station, Texas (ZIP 77843).
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 Texas A&M University-College Station at their official website.