More selective than 43% of Texas colleges we cover.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $25,210. College Scorecard.
Higher than 39% of Texas colleges we cover and 25% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median 54%.
Within 6 years · College Scorecard
Higher than 50% of Texas colleges we cover and 46% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median $53,263.
Median, 10 years after starting · College Scorecard
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi acceptance rate & admissions
Of 10,675 applicants, Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi admitted 9,551 and 2,064 enrolled (IPEDS, Fall 2023 entering class). The middle half of enrolled first-year students scored 970–1193 on the SAT or 19–25 on the ACT.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Test scores: College Scorecard, Fall 2024. Other figures: College Scorecard; IPEDS
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi tuition, cost & net price
What families actually pay per year, by income
Average net price after grants and scholarships for Texas residents who receive federal aid. Tap your income band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year (in-state, federal aid recipients)
Sticker price (before aid)
IPEDS 2023-24 cost items; total from College Scorecard
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
State aid: Texas residents with financial need may receive a TEXAS Grant at Texas public universities; amounts are set each year and vary by college. Not included in the prices above. Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (College for All Texans)
What Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi costs to finish, and how fast it pays back
Graduates of Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi took 4.5 years on average to finish, so the yearly price adds up to the total below. Payback compares former students' earnings with what high school graduates earn in Texas. The figures follow your residency and income choices above.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $11,445 | $51,846 | 2.8 years |
| $30–48k | $11,961 | $54,183 | 3.0 years |
| $48–75k | $14,180 | $64,235 | 3.5 years |
| $75–110k | $19,479 | $88,240 | 4.8 years |
| $110k+ | $23,426 | $106,120 | 5.8 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.5 years, the average time graduates took (20% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of former students 10 years after starting ($51,865) minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in TX (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $18,349 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard (net price, earnings); IPEDS Graduation Rates (time to finish); U.S. Census Bureau ACS (high school earnings). Calculated by EducationGuide.
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi majors, earnings & careers
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi offers 44 bachelor's majors across 10 areas. Earnings below are for this school's graduates of each major, four years after finishing.
- Business & Finance · 8
- Science & Math · 7
- Engineering · 6
- Health & Medicine · 6
- Humanities & Languages · 5
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 5
- Arts & Design · 4
- Communications & Media · 1
- Education · 1
- Technology & Computing · 1
Highest-earning majors at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi
| Major | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $86,698 | $26,425 |
| Nursing | $83,329 | $25,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $82,322 | $28,500 |
| Finance | $66,917 | $22,750 |
| Marketing | $62,017 | $24,000 |
| Accounting | $60,160 | $26,750 |
| Management Information Systems | $57,021 | — |
| Business Administration | $56,808 | $21,000 |
Quick list of all 44 majors
- Accounting$60,160
- Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech)—
- Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology—
- Biology$50,181
- Business$50,369
- Business Administration$56,808
- Business Economics—
- Chemistry—
- Civil Engineering—
- Communications$42,921
- Computer and Information Sciences$86,698
- Criminal Justice$49,859
- Economics—
- Education (Elementary / Secondary)—
- Electrical Engineering—
- Engineering-Related Technologies / Technicians—
- English$37,846
- Environmental Science / Conservation$52,301
- Finance$66,917
- Geography—
- Geology / Earth Science—
- Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design—
- Health Administration—
- Health Sciences$51,909
- History$50,387
- Industrial Engineering—
- Kinesiology / Exercise Science$50,896
- Management Information Systems$57,021
- Marketing$62,017
- Mathematics—
- Mechanical Engineering$82,322
- Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies / Technicians—
- Medical Laboratory Science—
- Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other$52,078
- Music—
- Nursing$83,329
- Philosophy—
- Physics—
- Political Science—
- Psychology$43,269
- Sociology—
- Spanish / French / Romance Languages—
- Studio Art$32,043
- Theatre$41,773
— means too few graduates to report earnings.
College Scorecard field of study, latest release
All majors by area with earnings 1 and 4 years out, and debt →Nursing → Registered nurse
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to grow 5.6% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Biology → Biological technician
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to grow 7.4% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Living in Corpus Christi
Overall prices in the Corpus Christi, TX area.
BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024
2 bedrooms $1,421. Housing costs 15% below the U.S. average.
HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027
January and July average highs. 35 inches of rain a year, almost no snow.
NOAA Climate Normals 1991-2020
Highest: hurricane (very high); tornado (relatively high); river flooding (relatively high); heat wave (relatively high).
FEMA National Risk Index, Nueces County
Campus & students
IPEDS fall enrollment; Carnegie Classification; EADA via Urban Institute
Nueces County at a glance
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year 2024
Compare Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi with similar schools
Similar public colleges in Texas by selectivity, graduation rate and size. Tap “Why?” to see where the price difference comes from.
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi | 89% | $15,225 | 40% | $51,865 | This school |
| Lamar University | 86% | $9,366 | 37% | $49,652 | |
| Texas A&M University-San Antonio | 93% | $11,196 | 40% | $54,338 | |
| East Texas A&M University | 92% | $11,841 | 43% | $50,296 | |
| Prairie View A & M University | 79% | $13,570 | 43% | $45,411 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi would cost you $5,859 more per year than Lamar University, on average.
- Higher sticker price at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi, mostly from higher housing & meal costs (+$2,597).
- Lamar University gives aided families $2,903 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Texas resident | Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi | Lamar University | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $9,748 | $8,905 | +$843 |
| Books & supplies | $1,248 | $1,250 | −$2 |
| Housing & meals | $12,869 | $10,272 | +$2,597 |
| Personal & travel | $3,410 | $5,090 | −$1,680 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$2,065 | −$3,263 | +$1,198 |
| Sticker price | $25,210 | $22,254 | +$2,956 |
| Average grants | −$9,985 | −$12,888 | +$2,903 |
| You pay | $15,225 | $9,366 | +$5,859 |
“+” means Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Common questions about Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi
What is the Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi acceptance rate?
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi accepts 89% of applicants (College Scorecard). In the latest IPEDS admissions year, 9,551 of 10,675 applicants were admitted. The middle half of enrolled first-year students scored 970–1193 on the SAT or 19–25 on the ACT.
How much does Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi cost per year?
The sticker price (cost of attendance) is $25,210 a year for in-state students. After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $15,225 a year on average; families earning $0–30k pay $11,445 and families earning $110k+ pay $23,426.
How much do Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi graduates earn?
Former Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi students earn a median $51,865 ten years after starting college, compared with a U.S. median of $53,263 across the colleges we cover.
What is the Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi graduation rate?
40% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years, and 58% return for their second year.
How long does a Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi degree take to pay off?
For a family earning $48–75k, finishing at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi costs about $64,235 after grants ($14,180 a year for 4.5 years, the average time graduates took). Former students earn a median $51,865 ten years after starting, $18,349 more than high school graduates in Texas ($33,516), so the cost is repaid in 3.5 years of that gain, before taxes and interest (EducationGuide calculation).
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Sources on this page: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; U.S. Census Bureau (ACS); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections); Bureau of Economic Analysis; HUD; NOAA; FEMA; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By); Wikidata. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Averages are not quotes; confirm costs with the school. How we score
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Cite this: “Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi: cost, admissions and outcomes,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/texas-a-and-m-university-corpus-christi (College Scorecard and IPEDS data).