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 State University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 37% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 59th 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 State 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.
| Major | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | vs. national | Rank (pay) | Rank (wage-adj.) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $70,906 | $104,127 | -3% | #144 of 349 | #136 | $22,842 |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician | $76,646 | $100,352 | +7% | #7 of 43 | #6 | $22,000 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $72,990 | $94,780 | -6% | #184 of 258 | #178 | $24,987 |
| Industrial Engineering | $61,718 | $90,729 | -8% | #74 of 94 | #71 | $24,483 |
| Manufacturing Engineering | $68,886 | $88,995 | +1% | #7 of 15 | #4 | $19,750 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $72,861 | $84,557 | -5% | #548 of 966 | #556 | $21,500 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $67,965 | $79,289 | +12% | #77 of 253 | #76 | $25,000 |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians | $52,958 | $78,671 | -2% | #19 of 34 | #22 | $20,500 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $52,610 | $78,418 | +3% | #285 of 796 | #289 | $21,875 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $52,274 | $77,701 | -16% | #320 of 459 | #313 | $20,000 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $49,981 | $75,100 | -10% | #256 of 452 | #261 | $21,291 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | $49,831 | $74,435 | -5% | #51 of 84 | #57 | $20,012 |
| Applied Mathematics | $49,822 | $72,464 | -21% | #36 of 45 | #34 | $24,366 |
| Economics | $43,064 | $71,739 | -13% | #252 of 368 | #242 | $18,500 |
| Marketing | $48,072 | $71,539 | +3% | #165 of 516 | #168 | $20,000 |
| Agriculture | $44,994 | $71,237 | +33% | #2 of 43 | #2 | $21,469 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | $67,589 | $68,940 | -9% | #72 of 93 | #78 | $22,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $45,306 | $67,048 | -2% | #479 of 1176 | #478 | $18,543 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | — | $66,995 | +14% | #29 of 215 | #33 | $18,524 |
| Microbiological Sciences and Immunology | $37,663 | $65,502 | +5% | #26 of 49 | #25 | $23,115 |
| Physics | $41,737 | $65,217 | -15% | #95 of 107 | #89 | $19,500 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | $44,824 | $64,830 | -1% | #57 of 110 | #50 | $22,365 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $44,396 | $61,539 | +20% | #65 of 299 | #58 | $23,000 |
| International/Globalization Studies | $37,397 | $60,976 | +2% | #32 of 87 | #28 | $21,482 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $40,951 | $60,895 | +4% | #122 of 275 | #118 | $24,430 |
| Geography and Cartography | $44,909 | $60,646 | +5% | #46 of 117 | #41 | $20,123 |
| Public Administration | $46,491 | $59,074 | -9% | #30 of 47 | #32 | $24,141 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $40,411 | $59,009 | -7% | #116 of 178 | #115 | $19,536 |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations | $33,040 | $58,794 | -1% | #17 of 42 | #16 | $22,014 |
| Mathematics | $49,708 | $58,566 | -16% | #260 of 309 | #250 | $23,250 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $37,548 | $58,484 | +21% | #31 of 137 | #23 | $20,045 |
| Chemistry | $42,897 | $58,396 | -10% | #168 of 209 | #170 | $27,000 |
| Journalism | $33,255 | $57,963 | +3% | #71 of 187 | #54 | $16,869 |
| Political Science and Government | $33,783 | $56,716 | -10% | #403 of 565 | #363 | $20,231 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $33,033 | $55,832 | +2% | #222 of 610 | #238 | $22,084 |
| City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning | $47,256 | $55,625 | -17% | #17 of 17 | #16 | $20,792 |
| Biology | $34,516 | $55,605 | -3% | #506 of 841 | #486 | $22,837 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $29,414 | $55,595 | +1% | #124 of 265 | #95 | $23,200 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $35,781 | $54,541 | -1% | #135 of 225 | #121 | $21,750 |
| Public Health | $35,564 | $54,229 | -8% | #132 of 215 | #132 | $23,375 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $38,829 | $54,099 | +2% | #197 of 476 | #191 | $22,687 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $49,240 | $54,053 | -3% | #116 of 207 | #104 | $21,635 |
| Sociology | $37,263 | $53,434 | +1% | #205 of 462 | #166 | $21,360 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $20,547 | $53,407 | -20% | #102 of 118 | #97 | $17,750 |
| Dance | $38,967 | $53,057 | +33% | #6 of 58 | #7 | $20,500 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $37,386 | $53,009 | -6% | #359 of 660 | #344 | $21,500 |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | $36,601 | $52,836 | -4% | #34 of 50 | #36 | $22,500 |
| Social Work | $38,660 | $52,766 | +2% | #183 of 420 | #198 | $21,000 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $36,117 | $52,447 | -5% | #426 of 660 | #419 | $17,000 |
| History | $37,741 | $52,329 | +3% | #202 of 459 | #160 | $21,500 |
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 State University Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $314,817
- Avg rent near campus: $1,388/mo — vs ~$851/mo campus room rate
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 78656 (5.8% cap, Maxwell)
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🏆 Where Texas State University Ranks
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Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,606 | $20,366 |
| Room | $7,661 | |
| Board | $4,570 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $28,630 | $40,390 |
Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $12,144 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $12,576 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $16,117 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $21,528 |
| $110,001+ | $23,150 |
Programs & Career Paths
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology