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Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at Texas A&M University-Central Texas, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
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-Central Texas
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $88,036 | $95,566 | +7% | #204 of 966 | #202 | $12,500 |
| Air Transportation | — | $70,147 | -18% | #49 of 52 | #44 | — |
| Management Information Systems and Services | — | $69,468 | -17% | #139 of 166 | #134 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | $54,813 | $66,786 | -12% | #554 of 796 | #577 | $23,450 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $45,536 | $63,281 | -31% | #421 of 459 | #427 | $18,940 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $41,378 | $58,919 | -13% | #167 of 187 | #161 | $23,158 |
| Social Work | $35,345 | $58,052 | +12% | #78 of 420 | #45 | $22,843 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $45,400 | $55,689 | -18% | #941 of 1176 | #959 | $15,875 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $38,253 | $50,375 | -5% | #289 of 476 | #290 | $17,997 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $51,398 | $50,276 | -10% | #152 of 207 | #143 | $14,569 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $45,976 | $43,901 | -21% | #623 of 660 | #629 | $20,375 |
| Psychology | $34,531 | $42,417 | -16% | #895 of 1027 | #933 | $20,110 |
| English Language and Literature | — | $37,967 | -22% | #536 of 576 | #540 | — |
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-Central Texas Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $227,905
- Avg rent near campus: $1,341/mo
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 76541 (5.9% cap, Killeen)
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Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,593 | $16,385 |
Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $509 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $3,946 |
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-Central Texas's top programs commonly pursue.
Student Demographics
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- Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
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- Resources (C): Class sizes and selectivity
- Experience (D): Campus life and learning format
- Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology