Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi, Texas · Public, 4-year
At a glance
Average net price
$15,225
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
40.2%
Admission rate
89%
Undergrad size
8,034
In-state tuition
$9,748
Out-of-state tuition
$20,794
Cost of attendance
$25,210
Median earnings (10y)
$51,865
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,086
- ACT midpoint
- 22
- Retention
- 58.4%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
21 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by business (23%), stem (21%), humanities & arts (18%).
- STEM21%
- Health16%
- Business23%
- Humanities & arts18%
- Social sciences14%
- Trades & services8%
- Business22.8%~1,831 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Health professions15.7%~1,262 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- ~709 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Psychology8.3%~668 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~492 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Education4.9%~393 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~367 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~341 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~310 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Engineering3.7%~295 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Communication3.2%~259 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~248 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Computer science2.7%~217 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- English1.8%~145 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- History1.7%~140 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~108 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Social sciences1.0%~83 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~72 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Engineering tech0.4%~36 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Mathematics0.4%~36 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~21 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 1,384 | $67,425 | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 481 | $62,271 | $25,000 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 354 | $27,553 | $25,000 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | Bachelor's | 350 | $41,756 | $24,816 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 240 | $25,328 | $24,000 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 188 | $31,079 | $26,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Master's | 177 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 170 | $38,778 | $21,000 |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 137 | $39,916 | $24,000 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Master's | 135 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 133 | $40,365 | $26,750 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 124 | $28,874 | $26,000 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor's | 124 | $34,665 | $23,974 |
| Business/Commerce, General. | Bachelor's | 113 | $39,930 | $26,750 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 106 | $60,083 | $28,500 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 105 | $32,767 | $25,000 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 98 | $67,969 | $26,425 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor's | 95 | $30,972 | $27,523 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master's | 91 | $94,940 | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 85 | $37,264 | $22,750 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 63 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 53 | — | $24,000 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | Bachelor's | 45 | $26,440 | $22,658 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | Master's | 45 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 41 | $24,976 | $29,475 |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor's | 33 | — | — |
| Music. | Bachelor's | 33 | — | $26,544 |
| History. | Bachelor's | 33 | $26,985 | $27,250 |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences. | Master's | 32 | — | — |
| Management Information Systems and Services. | Bachelor's | 32 | — | — |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | Bachelor's | 30 | — | — |
| Public Administration. | Master's | 29 | $44,028 | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Bachelor's | 29 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts. | Bachelor's | 28 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | First professional | 27 | — | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Master's | 24 | — | — |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design. | Master's | 22 | — | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Doctoral | 21 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 20 | — | $24,869 |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 19 | — | — |
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-Corpus Christi
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi is a large institution located in Corpus Christi, Texas, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 8,034 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Business, Health professions, Biological sciences.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $15,225 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $9,748 for in-state students and $20,794 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $25,210 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 40.2%, a average completion outcome. 58.4% 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 $51,865 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi confers degrees and certificates across 21 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Business, Health professions, Biological sciences. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by business (23% of credentials), stem (21% of credentials), humanities & arts (18% 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-Corpus Christi accepts 89% of applicants, making it open or near-open admission. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,086. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 22.
Location & campus
Set in Corpus Christi, Texas (city), Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi 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-Corpus Christi
Q.How much does Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi cost?
The average net price at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi is $15,225 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $25,210.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi?
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi has a 6-year graduation rate of 40.2% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi?
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi admits 89% of applicants, which is considered open or near-open admission.
Q.How much do Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi graduate earns $51,865 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi?
Published tuition is $9,748 in-state and $20,794 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi located?
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi is located in Corpus Christi, Texas (ZIP 78412).
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-Corpus Christi at their official website.