Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at Tarleton State University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 37% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 45th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (TX wage index 0.97). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at Tarleton State University
Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
| Major | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | vs. national | Rank (pay) | Rank (wage-adj.) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | — | $102,423 | -4% | #151 of 349 | #146 | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $74,753 | $89,677 | +1% | #378 of 966 | #367 | $23,250 |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | $55,036 | $87,678 | +8% | #12 of 51 | #15 | $18,750 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | $69,675 | $81,042 | +7% | #26 of 93 | #23 | $16,473 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | $51,917 | $77,044 | -6% | #48 of 61 | #42 | $20,000 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $54,157 | $76,980 | -17% | #329 of 459 | #322 | $20,500 |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician | $70,481 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | $48,530 | $68,031 | -11% | #520 of 796 | #543 | $19,500 |
| Business/Commerce | $49,471 | $66,572 | -3% | #108 of 271 | #116 | $18,093 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $49,353 | $63,969 | -6% | #630 of 1176 | #632 | $20,000 |
| Political Science and Government | — | $59,542 | -6% | #332 of 565 | #289 | — |
| Marketing | $39,058 | $57,478 | -17% | #423 of 516 | #439 | $18,962 |
| Music | — | $56,671 | +32% | #19 of 268 | #15 | $26,200 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $55,138 | — | — | — | — | $17,750 |
| Agricultural Business and Management | $45,097 | $54,993 | -17% | #65 of 77 | #64 | $19,500 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $38,622 | $54,613 | -20% | #180 of 187 | #181 | $17,338 |
| Zoology/Animal Biology | $30,736 | $54,030 | +23% | #14 of 52 | #13 | $18,500 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $43,186 | $53,821 | -3% | #367 of 660 | #376 | $18,750 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $48,381 | $53,503 | -4% | #124 of 207 | #113 | $17,756 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $36,117 | $52,999 | -3% | #317 of 610 | #326 | $19,178 |
| Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy | $32,036 | $51,226 | -9% | #22 of 29 | #23 | $19,941 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $35,715 | $50,385 | -11% | #435 of 660 | #430 | $21,022 |
| History | — | $50,385 | -1% | #236 of 459 | #223 | $23,251 |
| Social Work | $38,506 | $50,275 | -3% | #263 of 420 | #294 | $22,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $48,585 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Biology | $32,020 | $47,795 | -16% | #742 of 841 | #754 | $27,150 |
| Psychology | $32,937 | $47,699 | -6% | #667 of 1027 | #638 | $19,053 |
| English Language and Literature | $34,754 | $45,834 | -6% | #388 of 576 | #366 | $21,500 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $35,270 | $44,106 | -17% | #395 of 476 | #412 | $20,842 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $27,259 | $43,665 | +6% | #154 of 423 | #142 | $18,648 |
| Animal Sciences | $30,695 | $43,185 | -13% | #65 of 78 | #64 | $20,810 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
The Tarleton State University Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $327,018
- Avg rent near campus: $899/mo — vs ~$709/mo campus room rate
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 76401 (2.1% cap, Stephenville)
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🏆 Where Tarleton State University Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,416 | $14,496 |
| Room | $6,378 | |
| Board | $4,468 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $24,100 | $34,180 |
Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $15,477 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $16,966 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $20,599 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $22,714 |
| $110,001+ | $22,981 |
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
Related Career Paths
Careers that graduates from Tarleton State University's top programs commonly pursue.
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology