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 West Texas A & M University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 38% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 35th 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 West Texas A & M 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | $78,028 | $93,938 | +2% | #106 of 318 | #108 | $19,625 |
| Computer Science | $88,391 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $74,531 | $79,583 | -10% | #731 of 966 | #802 | $18,750 |
| Public Administration | — | $74,261 | +14% | #7 of 47 | #5 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $43,492 | $71,979 | +5% | #317 of 1176 | #290 | $17,550 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $42,650 | $66,534 | -20% | #385 of 452 | #387 | $18,343 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $46,034 | $61,262 | -20% | #690 of 796 | #699 | $15,000 |
| Business/Commerce | $43,167 | $60,430 | -12% | #198 of 271 | #203 | $17,789 |
| Marketing | $40,465 | $58,303 | -16% | #409 of 516 | #428 | $20,125 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $37,978 | $58,011 | +5% | #212 of 660 | #191 | $21,350 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | $26,513 | $51,397 | -16% | #121 of 156 | #120 | $17,750 |
| Agricultural Business and Management | $52,749 | $51,103 | -23% | #70 of 77 | #72 | $16,213 |
| Agriculture | $45,300 | $50,396 | -6% | #30 of 43 | #33 | $13,000 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $40,793 | $49,618 | -7% | #312 of 476 | #312 | $19,998 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $46,614 | $49,241 | -12% | #162 of 207 | #154 | $19,500 |
| Music | $50,881 | $48,656 | +13% | #70 of 268 | #68 | $22,500 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $40,313 | $48,492 | -11% | #459 of 610 | #462 | $19,500 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $25,036 | $47,175 | +19% | #29 of 255 | #27 | $19,250 |
| Communication and Media Studies | — | $47,009 | -17% | #528 of 660 | #528 | — |
| Psychology | $30,101 | $45,193 | -11% | #792 of 1027 | #796 | $18,389 |
| English Language and Literature | $32,172 | $44,920 | -8% | #418 of 576 | #392 | $21,021 |
| Social Work | $34,664 | $44,174 | -15% | #386 of 420 | #399 | $22,473 |
| Biology | $28,507 | $43,403 | -24% | #805 of 841 | #809 | $20,000 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $41,872 | — | — | — | — | $25,661 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | $30,615 | $40,183 | -20% | #145 of 158 | #144 | $16,757 |
| Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services | $31,362 | $37,996 | -6% | #7 of 8 | #5 | $19,500 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $35,658 | — | — | — | — | $18,250 |
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.
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🏆 Where West Texas A & M University Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,372 | $8,267 |
| Room | $5,079 | |
| Board | $4,370 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $24,604 | $26,499 |
Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $17,085 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $17,997 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $20,915 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $23,058 |
| $110,001+ | $23,378 |
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
Related Career Paths
Careers that graduates from West Texas A & M University's top programs commonly pursue.
Student Demographics
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology