# Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi

Public college in Corpus Christi, TX. IPEDS ID 224147.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/texas-a-and-m-university-corpus-christi · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/texas-a-and-m-university-corpus-christi.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 89% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $15,225 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 40%; beats 39% of TX colleges and 25% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $51,865; beats 50% of TX colleges and 46% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $15,273

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $11,445 |
| 30-48k | $11,961 |
| 48-75k | $14,180 |
| 75-110k | $19,479 |
| 110k+ | $23,426 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, in-state. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.53 years on average (20% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $51,865 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in TX (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| 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 |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $25,210 in-state; about $36,256 out-of-state
- Tuition and fees: $9,748 in-state, $20,794 out-of-state
- Housing and meals: $12,869; books: $1,248

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: 500–610; SAT math: 470–583; ACT: 19–25 (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 10,675 applicants, 9,551 admitted, 2,064 enrolled; test scores considered but not required
- Fall 2024: acceptance 89%, ACT 19–25 (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 90%, ACT 18–25 (IPEDS Admissions)

### Common Data Set 2025-26 (Fall 2025)
- Very important: rigor, gpa, test scores; important: none; considered: class rank, essay, recommendations, extracurriculars, talent, character, first generation, volunteer, work experience, interest
- Early decision: not reported; early action: not reported; waitlist: no
- Average high school GPA of enrolled first-years: 3.42
- Source: https://www.tamucc.edu/president/pir/cds_files/cds_2025-2026-final3.pdf

## Majors (44 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $53,195 | $86,698 | $26,425 |
| Nursing | $71,760 | $83,329 | $25,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $66,404 | $82,322 | $28,500 |
| Finance | $36,656 | $66,917 | $22,750 |
| Marketing | $37,479 | $62,017 | $24,000 |
| Accounting | $39,412 | $60,160 | $26,750 |
| Management Information Systems | not reported | $57,021 | not reported |
| Business Administration | $44,262 | $56,808 | $21,000 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | $37,497 | $52,301 | $27,523 |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $50,040 | $52,078 | $24,816 |
| Health Sciences | $34,063 | $51,909 | $25,000 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $29,632 | $50,896 | $26,000 |
| History | $30,650 | $50,387 | $27,250 |
| Business | $44,467 | $50,369 | $26,750 |
| Biology | $26,114 | $50,181 | $25,000 |
| Criminal Justice | $37,742 | $49,859 | $23,974 |
| Psychology | $28,557 | $43,269 | $24,000 |
| Communications | $27,707 | $42,921 | $26,000 |
| Theatre | $25,050 | $41,773 | $22,658 |
| English | $31,134 | $37,846 | $24,000 |
| Studio Art | $17,507 | $32,043 | $29,475 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Civil Engineering | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Electrical Engineering | $71,616 | not reported | not reported |
| Industrial Engineering | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies / Technicians | $41,317 | not reported | $28,406 |
| Engineering-Related Technologies / Technicians | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Philosophy | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Chemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Geology / Earth Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Physics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Economics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Geography | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Political Science | $33,968 | not reported | $24,869 |
| Sociology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Music | $22,833 | not reported | $26,544 |
| Health Administration | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Medical Laboratory Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Business Economics | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Nursing → Registered nurse: median wage $82,690 (Corpus Christi, TX), $95,970 (TX), $97,550 (U.S.)
- Biology → Biological technician: median wage not reported (Corpus Christi, TX), $50,130 (TX), $57,510 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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