Texas A&M University-Kingsville— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$51,450
in 2021+28% since 2008
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 28% since 2008 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price increased 103% since 2010 — costs are rising faster than inflation
- •Graduation rate improved by 21 percentage points since 1998
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | 21% | $3,938 |
| 1999 | — | — | 30% | $4,938 |
| 2000 | — | — | 21% | $5,313 |
| 2001 | — | — | 20% | $5,465 |
| 2002 | — | — | 29% | $5,408 |
| 2003 | — | — | 26% | $5,300 |
| 2004 | — | — | 22% | $5,250 |
| 2005 | — | — | 27% | $5,500 |
| 2006 | — | — | 28% | $6,231 |
| 2007 | — | — | 32% | $6,625 |
| 2008 | $40,100 | — | 30% | $7,032 |
| 2009 | — | — | 27% | $7,500 |
| 2010 | $38,800 | $5,946 | 25% | $7,500 |
| 2011 | — | $5,180 | 47% | $7,500 |
| 2012 | $39,700 | $9,373 | 34% | $8,207 |
| 2013 | $38,800 | $9,516 | 32% | $9,500 |
| 2014 | $40,000 | $11,845 | 34% | $10,996 |
| 2015 | $42,600 | $11,924 | 35% | $12,151 |
| 2016 | — | $12,602 | 33% | $12,500 |
| 2017 | — | $12,568 | 29% | $12,500 |
| 2018 | — | $13,188 | 35% | $14,250 |
| 2019 | — | $14,796 | 37% | $14,501 |
| 2020 | — | $13,778 | 39% | $15,131 |
| 2021 | $51,450 | $13,027 | 45% | $15,873 |
| 2022 | — | $11,524 | 43% | — |
| 2023 | — | $11,064 | 44% | — |
| 2024 | — | $10,204 | 46% | — |
| 2025 | — | $12,090 | 42% | — |