Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi
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 Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 44% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 40th 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-Corpus Christi
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 and Information Sciences | $53,195 | $86,698 | -6% | #216 of 459 | #221 | $25,625 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $71,760 | $83,329 | -6% | #593 of 966 | #622 | $20,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $66,404 | $82,322 | -11% | #309 of 318 | #281 | $26,675 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $71,616 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $36,656 | $66,917 | -20% | #378 of 452 | #380 | $19,750 |
| Marketing | $37,479 | $62,017 | -11% | #360 of 516 | #359 | $23,500 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $39,412 | $60,160 | -21% | #712 of 796 | #710 | $23,600 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | — | $57,021 | -32% | #161 of 166 | #162 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $44,262 | $56,808 | -17% | #913 of 1176 | #924 | $19,500 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $37,497 | $52,301 | -5% | #162 of 265 | #148 | $26,000 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $50,040 | $52,078 | -6% | #132 of 207 | #129 | $22,250 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | $34,063 | $51,909 | -15% | #117 of 156 | #116 | $23,250 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $29,632 | $50,896 | -7% | #378 of 610 | #400 | $24,723 |
| History | $30,650 | $50,387 | -1% | #235 of 459 | #222 | $24,000 |
| Business/Commerce | $44,467 | $50,369 | -26% | #252 of 271 | #255 | $26,875 |
| Biology | $26,114 | $50,181 | -12% | #681 of 841 | #696 | $23,466 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $37,742 | $49,859 | -10% | #495 of 660 | #512 | $22,250 |
| Psychology | $28,557 | $43,269 | -15% | #870 of 1027 | #906 | $23,187 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $27,707 | $42,921 | -24% | #600 of 660 | #606 | $23,661 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $25,050 | $41,773 | +5% | #97 of 255 | #89 | $22,658 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | $41,317 | — | — | — | — | $28,500 |
| English Language and Literature | $31,134 | $37,846 | -22% | #537 of 576 | #542 | $23,250 |
| Political Science and Government | $33,968 | — | — | — | — | $20,632 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $17,507 | $32,043 | -23% | #395 of 423 | #389 | $27,125 |
| Music | $22,833 | — | — | — | — | $26,544 |
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 Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $196,187
- Avg rent near campus: $1,334/mo — vs ~$851/mo campus room rate
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 78402 (18.3% cap, Corpus Christi)
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Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,913 | $15,587 |
| Room | $7,655 | |
| Board | $5,214 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $27,275 | $38,560 |
Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $10,936 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $11,543 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $14,374 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $19,660 |
| $110,001+ | $22,683 |
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
Related Career Paths
Careers that graduates from Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi's top programs commonly pursue.
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology