C+
Above Average
Score: 57/100
Overall (traditional)
D
Outcome Rating
41/100 · earnings-weighted

Texas A & M University-Commerce

4-Year Public
📍 Commerce, Texas 75428
Texas A & M University-Commerce campus, Commerce, TX
Texas A & M University-Commerce campus, Commerce, TX. Photo: Discontenthearts, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
C+
62/100
Affordability
B
66/100
Resources
C
49/100
Experience
B+
75/100
Prestige
D
36/100

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

12,013
Total Enrollment
46%
Graduation Rate
63%
Retention Rate
19.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
93%
Acceptance Rate
$11,902
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Texas A & M University-Commerce ▼

7% 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
$209,308
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,193
1-Year Change
-1.4%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

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

$50,296
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$43,157
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$20,500
Median debt at graduation
42.8%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
1,076
Average SAT
21
Median ACT
40.5%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 41% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 33rd 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 University-Commerce

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
Computer and Information Sciences$58,492$100,394+9%#116 of 459#116$22,062
Industrial Engineering$63,269$91,614-7%#73 of 94#69—
Information Science/Studies—$89,459+5%#44 of 148#47—
Construction Engineering$70,457$80,585-17%#13 of 13#12—
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$76,559—————
Mathematics$52,044$74,396+7%#119 of 309#107$17,544
Finance and Financial Management Services$52,898$72,682-13%#293 of 452#297$25,000
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians—$68,588-15%#46 of 51#47—
Accounting and Related Services$40,517$68,346-10%#516 of 796#531$17,750
Business/Commerce$50,488$63,965-6%#167 of 271#173$20,750
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods$63,945————$24,475
Business Administration, Management and Operations$47,654$63,791-7%#640 of 1176#642$25,000
Design and Applied Arts—$61,748+20%#59 of 299#55—
Marketing$30,024$61,719-11%#366 of 516#362—
Music$52,282$55,438+29%#31 of 268#20$24,728
Biology—$55,100-4%#527 of 841#508$18,804
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies$49,365$54,059-3%#115 of 207#103$18,767
Social Work$33,149$52,013+0%#202 of 420#233$19,197
Agriculture$37,728$51,983-3%#27 of 43#29$19,181
History$24,801$50,988+1%#221 of 459#202—
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$39,969$49,846-6%#308 of 476#303$18,987
Legal Support Services—$49,075-8%#24 of 32#25$22,942
Psychology$34,884$46,639-8%#720 of 1027#708$23,228
English Language and Literature$43,470$46,615-4%#358 of 576#339$15,003
Criminal Justice and Corrections$34,075$46,596-16%#568 of 660#596$23,378
Sociology$31,620$45,301-14%#382 of 462#383$22,983
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness$36,305$45,169-17%#536 of 610#547$20,000
Public Health$44,621————$19,928
Animal Sciences$27,101$41,105-17%#73 of 78#74$19,000
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management$20,295————$20,558

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 University-Commerce Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $209,308
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,193/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 75401 (5.7% cap, Greenville)

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🏆 Where Texas A & M University-Commerce Ranks

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

#28
Agriculture, General
of 50 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $4,790 $17,390
Total Cost (On-Campus) $24,004 $36,604

Financial Aid

97%
Receive Any Aid
60%
Receive Pell Grants
50%
Take Out Loans
$11,902
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$8,709
$30,001 - $48,000$8,290
$48,001 - $75,000$11,193
$75,001 - $110,000$17,954
$110,001+$20,442

Student Demographics

12,013
Total Students
62%
Women
58%
Traditional Age (18-24)
7%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 39%
Hispanic 22%
Black 19%
Asian 4%
Two or More 5%
Non-Resident 6%

🏠 Living Arrangements

On Campus 81%
Off-Campus (Renters) 7%
With Family 12%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~829 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 29%
Hybrid (Some Online) 31%
Fully Online 39%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 58%
25-64 (Adult) 32%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Texas A & M University-Commerce?
Texas A & M University-Commerce has an acceptance rate of 93%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Texas A & M University-Commerce?
Tuition at Texas A & M University-Commerce is $4,790 for in-state students and $17,390 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $11,902.
What is the graduation rate at Texas A & M University-Commerce?
The graduation rate at Texas A & M University-Commerce is 46%. This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.
Is Texas A & M University-Commerce a good school?
Texas A & M University-Commerce has a Repit College Score of 57/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (B): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (B+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Texas A & M University-Commerce?
Texas A & M University-Commerce has a total enrollment of 12,013 students.
Is there rental demand near Texas A & M University-Commerce?
Yes! Approximately 7% of students at Texas A & M University-Commerce live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 829 students who need rental housing near campus.

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