Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 44.8%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 45.6%
- Retention Rate
- 67.0%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $51,450
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $22,934
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 16:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 48.1%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $243/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | Master | $69,338 | $37,949 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering. | Bachelor | $68,079 | $26,138 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Doctoral | $65,238 | |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor | $62,012 | $21,678 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $57,526 | $20,500 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master | $56,286 | $36,554 |
| Civil Engineering. | Bachelor | $52,107 | $22,717 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Master | $51,273 | |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor | $48,432 | |
| Music. | Bachelor | $48,041 | $31,000 |
| Chemical Engineering. | Bachelor | $47,260 | $22,900 |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians. | Bachelor | $44,835 | $21,250 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | Master | $44,216 | $44,712 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Master | $43,798 | |
| Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education. | Master | $42,682 |
Outcomes Overview
Texas A&M-Kingsville graduates earn a median of $51,450 ten years after graduation, while carrying typical debt of $22,934. Monthly loan payments of $243 consume about 5.8% of gross income, which falls below the recommended 10% threshold. The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.45 is reasonable for a regional university. Many graduates enter Texas's energy sector, particularly oil and gas companies that recruit heavily from the engineering programs. The 94.3% employment rate reflects strong regional job placement. Agriculture and engineering alumni often stay in South Texas, where their specialized training meets local industry demand. The school delivers an average return on investment, particularly for students planning careers in regional industries.