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Stephen F Austin State University

Nacogdoches, TX · Public · Visit Website

Stephen F. Austin State University is situated in Nacogdoches, a small city in East Texas. The campus occupies a portion of the land that was once the homestead of Thomas Jefferson Rusk. As a former teachers college, the university maintains a strong academic focus, drawing students from across Texas and beyond. Its athletic teams, the Lumberjacks, compete in Division I, offering a spirited atmosphere for students and fans.

Programs Analyzed

Avg Grad Earnings

$38,586/yr

Avg DegreeOutlook Score

46/100

Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$10,600/yr

Out-of-state: $20,680/yr

Financial Aid & Net Price

What students actually pay after grants and scholarships, by family income. 37% of students receive Pell Grants and 43% take federal loans.

Family Income	Avg Net Price/yr	4-Year Net Cost	Net-Price ROI
$0 – $30K	$11,426	$45,704	8.4x
$30K – $48K	$11,174	$44,696	8.6x
$48K – $75K	$14,068	$56,272	6.9x
$75K – $110K	$18,985	$75,940	5.1x
$110K+	$21,940	$87,760	4.4x
Sticker price (no aid)	$10,600	$42,400	9.1x

Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships. ROI = average 10-year graduate earnings ÷ 4-year net cost. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

All Programs at Stephen F Austin State University

37 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for full AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Program	DW Score	Earnings	AI Risk	ROI
Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration Compare across schools	86	$74,683/yr	High	19.3x
Finance and Financial Management Services Compare across schools	77	$52,710/yr	Very High	15.7x
Computer and Information Sciences, General Compare across schools	77	$49,445/yr	Very High	17.1x
Accounting and Related Services Compare across schools	72	$49,406/yr	Very High	13.7x
Business Administration Compare across schools	69	$41,585/yr	High	15.7x
Mathematics Compare across schools	61	$52,774/yr	Very High	12.8x
Business/Commerce, General Compare across schools	60	$40,868/yr	High	11.5x
Criminal Justice and Corrections Compare across schools	58	$40,308/yr	Moderate	11.9x
Marketing Compare across schools	57	$46,014/yr	Very High	11.6x
Human Resources Management and Services Compare across schools	53	$45,516/yr	High	9.7x
Music Compare across schools	52	$47,318/yr	High	12.5x
Engineering Physics Compare across schools	51	$52,715/yr	Very High	11.4x
Health and Physical Education/Fitness Compare across schools	49	$38,249/yr	Moderate	11.4x
Political Science and Government Compare across schools	49	$33,386/yr	Very High	12.7x
Specialized Sales Compare across schools	48	$31,329/yr	High	10.8x
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management Compare across schools	46	$43,282/yr	High	12.7x
History Compare across schools	45	$31,652/yr	High	11.7x
Hospitality Administration/Management Compare across schools	44	$30,758/yr	High	10.3x
Natural Resources Conservation and Research Compare across schools	43	$37,637/yr	High	12.0x
Social Work Compare across schools	41	$36,628/yr	Moderate	9.8x
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services Compare across schools	41	$26,168/yr	High	10.9x
Linguistic & Comparative Compare across schools	39	$38,375/yr	Very High	8.1x
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services Compare across schools	38	$34,509/yr	High	11.9x
Psychology, General Compare across schools	38	$30,424/yr	High	10.6x
Forestry Compare across schools	36	$39,953/yr	Moderate	8.4x
Animal Sciences Compare across schools	36	$31,059/yr	High	10.4x
Interior Architecture Compare across schools	35	$38,538/yr	High	8.1x
English Language and Literature, General Compare across schools	35	$35,502/yr	Very High	7.4x
Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools	34	$33,906/yr	High	9.2x
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences Compare across schools	32	$34,452/yr	High	8.8x
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions Compare across schools	32	$33,767/yr	Moderate	7.0x
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft Compare across schools	32	$29,945/yr	Moderate	9.2x
Biology, General Compare across schools	31	$29,372/yr	High	8.9x
Dance Compare across schools	29	$33,340/yr	Low	6.9x
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences Compare across schools	29	$31,491/yr	High	10.3x
Fine and Studio Arts Compare across schools	27	$25,362/yr	Moderate	7.0x
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies Compare across schools	22	$25,292/yr	Very High	8.2x

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