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-Kingsville, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 45% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 38th 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-Kingsville
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical Engineering | $55,622 | $97,811 | +-0% | #69 of 158 | #77 | $22,900 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $77,971 | $94,810 | -6% | #183 of 258 | #177 | $26,138 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $56,135 | $88,830 | -4% | #220 of 318 | #192 | $21,678 |
| Petroleum Engineering | $43,257 | $77,469 | -26% | #19 of 19 | #19 | — |
| Civil Engineering | $66,429 | $75,033 | -13% | #226 of 233 | #218 | $22,717 |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | $50,039 | $71,207 | -12% | #44 of 51 | #44 | $21,250 |
| Architectural Engineering | $55,459 | $70,912 | -21% | #16 of 16 | #16 | $24,743 |
| Marketing | $32,084 | $64,558 | -7% | #304 of 516 | #310 | $26,000 |
| Agriculture | $41,646 | $58,245 | +9% | #12 of 43 | #10 | $22,750 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $41,047 | $57,677 | -24% | #745 of 796 | #739 | $22,250 |
| Music | $56,072 | $57,117 | +33% | #15 of 268 | #11 | $31,000 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $32,302 | $56,170 | +3% | #208 of 610 | #231 | $26,496 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $46,123 | $55,231 | -1% | #100 of 207 | #89 | $17,570 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $22,853 | $53,019 | -10% | #180 of 215 | #189 | $24,500 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $32,003 | $52,629 | -23% | #1025 of 1176 | #1052 | $27,000 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $34,401 | $49,907 | -10% | #494 of 660 | #511 | $21,250 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $47,940 | — | — | — | — | $22,350 |
| Plant Sciences | $34,744 | $47,878 | -15% | #37 of 44 | #40 | $19,408 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $27,918 | $45,199 | -7% | #127 of 172 | #128 | $28,000 |
| Psychology | $33,220 | $45,020 | -11% | #801 of 1027 | #807 | $25,000 |
| Animal Sciences | $20,036 | $44,214 | -11% | #63 of 78 | #59 | $22,400 |
| Biology | $27,493 | $42,405 | -26% | #811 of 841 | #814 | $24,444 |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services | — | $41,679 | -25% | #69 of 70 | #69 | $19,800 |
| Criminology | $30,490 | $40,965 | -26% | #113 of 113 | #113 | $23,250 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | $34,474 | $40,816 | -7% | #9 of 11 | #10 | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | $20,175 | $37,038 | -34% | #646 of 660 | #647 | $19,625 |
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-Kingsville Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $143,750
- Avg rent near campus: $1,474/mo — vs ~$527/mo campus room rate
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 78363 (8.0% cap, Kingsville)
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Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,137 | $18,493 |
| Room | $4,740 | |
| Board | $4,600 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $25,227 | $41,441 |
Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $8,028 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $8,470 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $11,410 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $15,502 |
| $110,001+ | $17,903 |
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-Kingsville's top programs commonly pursue.
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