Texas A&M University-Texarkana
Texas A&M University-Texarkana — Earnings vs Cost (vs National Average)
Texas A&M University-Texarkana at a Glance
Texas A&M University–Texarkana is a public university in Texarkana, Texas, United States. It is part of the Texas A&M University System.
1971
55 years old
2,112
132
375 acres
Identity
Is Texas A&M University-Texarkana Worth It?
At a value score of 27/100, Texas A&M University-Texarkana is a below-average value relative to its cost. Graduates earn $45,515 — 15% below average — while paying $12,997/year. Consider alternatives with better earnings-to-cost ratios.
The investment pays for itself in just 1.1 years — among the fastest payback periods of any college we track.
A 30% graduation rate is a serious red flag — fewer than 3 in 10 students finish. Those who don't graduate may still carry student debt without the higher-earning credential to show for it.
Bottom line: consider whether the specific program you're interested in at Texas A&M University-Texarkana has outcomes that justify the cost — the institution-wide numbers suggest caution.
How Texas A&M University-Texarkana compares to peer public colleges of similar tier in TX
Ranked #89 of 109 on value score. Peers are matched by size, median earnings, SAT, and admission rate — not just geography.
| Rank | College | Value | Net price / yr | Median earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Chipola College | 100 | $1,133 | $37,378 |
| #2 | South Florida State College | 100 | $3,877 | $39,990 |
| #3 | Brazosport College | 100 | $4,732 | $45,910 |
| #4 | New College of Florida | 100 | $7,195 | $48,082 |
| #5 | Florida Gateway College | 97 | $5,364 | $37,894 |
| #6 | West Virginia University at Parkersburg | 97 | $1,807 | $35,171 |
| #89 | Texas A&M University-Texarkana | 27 | $12,997 | $45,515 |
Peer group: public colleges within ±60% of Texas A&M University-Texarkana's student body size and within a similar academic tier (SAT ±80, admit rate ±10pp, median earnings ±25%). 3 in TX.
Best Programs at Texas A&M University-Texarkana
The highest-earning program at Texas A&M University-Texarkana is Business Administration, Management and Operations at $32,900/year (4 years after graduation). The lowest is Psychology, General at $25,000/year.
Your major matters more than the school name — a Business Administration, Management and Operations graduate from Texas A&M University-Texarkana earns $32,900, while a Psychology, General graduate earns $25,000. Choose your program carefully — it's the single biggest lever you control.
Debt also varies by program: Business Administration, Management and Operations graduates carry $18,756 in median debt vs. $16,750 for Psychology, General.
Return on Investment
Estimated 4-Year Cost
Based on $12,997/yr net price × 4 years
Earnings Premium
vs. national average of $53,787/yr
Payback Period
Time to recoup the total cost through higher earnings
10-Year Net Gain
Median earnings over 10 years minus total cost of attendance
Programs & Earnings by Major
Graduate earnings data by field of study (4 years after graduation):
| Major | Earnings (4yr) | Earnings (1yr) | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $32,900 | $32,900 | $18,756 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $32,500 | $32,500 | $15,501 |
| Psychology, General | $25,000 | $25,000 | $16,750 |
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Quick Facts
- Institution Type
- public
- Location
- Texarkana, TX
- Student Body
- 1,982 students
- Admission Rate
- 64%
- Graduation Rate
- 30%
- Net Price (Annual)
- $12,997
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $45,515
- Median Student Debt
- $18,953