Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 49.2%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 48.9%
- Retention Rate
- 73.6%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $48,386
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $15,000
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 21:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 53.5%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $159/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $64,990 | $13,042 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master | $56,302 | $19,421 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | Master | $53,045 | $39,351 |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Master | $52,107 | $19,455 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor | $46,087 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $45,696 | $20,346 |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Bachelor | $44,747 | $18,229 |
| Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education. | Bachelor | $44,356 | $12,079 |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor | $44,170 | $9,169 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Master | $40,896 | |
| Management Information Systems and Services. | Bachelor | $39,369 | |
| Systems Engineering. | Bachelor | $38,289 | $8,800 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Master | $38,289 | |
| Music. | Bachelor | $29,685 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor | $29,685 | $13,686 |
Outcomes Overview
TAMIU graduates earn a median of $48,386 ten years after graduation, while carrying relatively low debt loads of $15,000. Monthly loan payments of $159 consume about 3.9% of typical graduate income, well below the recommended 10% threshold. The 92.2% employment rate reflects strong regional demand for bilingual professionals in border commerce, healthcare, and education. Many graduates leverage their Spanish fluency and cross-cultural skills in international business, customs, and government roles along the Texas-Mexico corridor. With a debt-to-income ratio of just 31%, graduates face manageable financial obligations. The combination of affordable education, low debt, and solid regional job prospects creates a strong return on investment for students committed to careers in South Texas.