B
Good
Score: 67/100
Overall (traditional)
D
Outcome Rating
39/100 · earnings-weighted

Texas A & M International University

4-Year Public
📍 Laredo, Texas 78041
Texas A & M International University campus, Laredo, TX
Texas A & M International University campus, Laredo, TX. Photo: lordsutch, CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
B
67/100
Affordability
A
86/100
Resources
C+
57/100
Experience
B+
75/100
Prestige
C+
50/100

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

8,536
Total Enrollment
49%
Graduation Rate
74%
Retention Rate
21.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
46%
Acceptance Rate
$3,833
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Texas A & M International University ▼

22% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value
$248,337
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,110
1-Year Change
+3.9%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Texas A & M International University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$48,386
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$37,327
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$15,000
Median debt at graduation
46.5%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
993
Average SAT
18
Median ACT
64.5%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 31% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 26th 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 Texas A & M International 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.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$75,009$83,327-6%#594 of 966#623$13,042
Systems Engineering$49,755$60,126-43%#11 of 11#11$8,800
Mathematics$46,055$55,272-21%#283 of 309#277$9,169
Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education$55,467$54,158-2%——$12,079
Biology$24,084$53,125-7%#597 of 841#577$16,917
Music$20,788$52,870+23%#40 of 268#37—
History$29,180$51,564+2%#212 of 459#186$18,107
Accounting and Related Services$35,528$50,614-34%#790 of 796#791$12,970
Political Science and Government$18,475$50,544-20%#510 of 565#504$14,771
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness$24,867$50,261-8%#406 of 610#412$18,106
Management Information Systems and Services—$49,221-41%#164 of 166#164—
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies$30,657$48,990-12%#166 of 207#156$18,238
Criminal Justice and Corrections$30,739$48,833-12%#523 of 660#542$15,500
Business Administration, Management and Operations$31,624$48,187-29%#1117 of 1176#1129$13,686
Special Education and Teaching$47,820————$18,229
English Language and Literature$25,077$45,454-6%#399 of 576#378$12,999
Sociology$23,384$44,654-15%#390 of 462#395$15,586
Communication and Media Studies$22,430$41,350-27%#619 of 660#623$17,007
Psychology$24,871$39,993-21%#965 of 1027#988$15,208
Fine and Studio Arts$19,300$33,313-19%#383 of 423#374$14,672
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics—$24,533-55%#225 of 225#225—

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.

For parents & investors

The Texas A & M International University Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $248,337
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,110/mo — vs ~$675/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 78040 (5.8% cap, Laredo)

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🏆 Where Texas A & M International University Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#4
Criminal Justice/Police Science
of 100 schools
#7
Nursing Administration
of 48 schools
#18
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
of 100 schools
#25
Curriculum and Instruction
of 100 schools
#28
Elementary Education and Teaching
of 100 schools
#29
Communication, General
of 100 schools
#29
Systems Engineering
of 38 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $3,818 $13,634
Room $6,079
Board $3,570
Total Cost (On-Campus) $21,892 $33,428

Financial Aid

99%
Receive Any Aid
73%
Receive Pell Grants
15%
Take Out Loans
$3,833
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$2,677
$30,001 - $48,000$2,734
$48,001 - $75,000$2,791
$75,001 - $110,000$5,119
$110,001+$8,972

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Business Administration and Management, General 359 grads/yr Psychology, General 174 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Police Science 172 grads/yr Elementary Education and Teaching 155 grads/yr Biology/Biological Sciences, General 128 grads/yr Curriculum and Instruction 128 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 119 grads/yr Exercise Science and Kinesiology 81 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 75 grads/yr Accounting 63 grads/yr Educational Leadership and Administration, General 45 grads/yr Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 45 grads/yr Communication, General 44 grads/yr Communication Sciences and Disorders, General 42 grads/yr Nursing Administration 41 grads/yr English Language and Literature, General 40 grads/yr Political Science and Government, General 37 grads/yr Systems Engineering 27 grads/yr Public Health, General 26 grads/yr History, General 25 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Texas A & M International University's top programs commonly pursue.

Chief executives
$206k/yr 309,400 jobs
Compensation and benefits managers
$140k/yr 20,900 jobs
Human resources managers
$140k/yr 221,900 jobs
Sales managers
$138k/yr 619,500 jobs
Managers, all other
$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs
Training and development managers
$127k/yr 46,400 jobs
Industrial production managers
$121k/yr 241,900 jobs
Administrative services managers
$108k/yr 271,200 jobs

Student Demographics

8,536
Total Students
62%
Women
80%
Traditional Age (18-24)
22%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 5%
Hispanic 86%
Black 1%
Asian 1%
Non-Resident 5%

🏠 Living Arrangements

On Campus 10%
Off-Campus (Renters) 22%
With Family 68%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~1,878 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 35%
Hybrid (Some Online) 43%
Fully Online 22%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 80%
25-64 (Adult) 13%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Texas A & M International University?
Texas A & M International University has an acceptance rate of 46%. This makes it a moderately selective institution with competitive admission standards.
How much does it cost to attend Texas A & M International University?
Tuition at Texas A & M International University is $3,818 for in-state students and $13,634 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $3,833.
What is the graduation rate at Texas A & M International University?
The graduation rate at Texas A & M International University is 49%. This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.
Is Texas A & M International University a good school?
Texas A & M International University has a Repit College Score of 67/100 (Grade: B). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (A): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (B+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (C+): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Texas A & M International University?
Texas A & M International University has a total enrollment of 8,536 students. Most students (80%) are traditional college-age (18-24).
Is there rental demand near Texas A & M International University?
Yes! Approximately 22% of students at Texas A & M International University live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 1,878 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Laredo area.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology