Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 83.7%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 83.8%
- Retention Rate
- 94.3%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $72,097
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $17,804
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 19:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 81.7%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $189/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences. | Certificate | $144,240 | $68,728 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration. | Doctoral | $134,726 | $133,620 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $115,761 | $41,000 |
| Petroleum Engineering. | Master | $110,878 | |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | Master | $109,763 | $41,000 |
| Dentistry. | Doctoral | $105,083 | $170,918 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering. | Master | $92,632 | |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Doctoral | $92,632 | |
| Petroleum Engineering. | Bachelor | $92,124 | $18,969 |
| Nuclear Engineering. | Master | $87,532 | |
| Chemistry. | Doctoral | $86,867 | |
| Veterinary Medicine. | Doctoral | $86,867 | $125,117 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Doctoral | $86,867 | |
| Marine Transportation. | Bachelor | $86,129 | $23,406 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Master | $83,177 |
Outcomes Overview
Texas A&M graduates enter the workforce with a median debt of $17,804 and earn $54,018 in their first year after graduation. Monthly loan payments of $189 represent just 4.2% of typical starting salaries. The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.33 sits well below the recommended 1.0 threshold. Engineering and business graduates often land positions at major Texas employers like ExxonMobil, Shell, and AT&T. The 95.7% employment rate reflects strong corporate recruiting on campus. Ten years out, median earnings jump to $72,097, nearly doubling entry-level pay. The Aggie network's legendary loyalty opens doors across Texas industries. Strong return on investment.