Public Institution
Tarleton State University
Tarleton State University's main campus is located in Stephenville, Texas, a rural setting about an hour southwest of Fort Worth. The university is known for its strong sense of tradition and close-knit community. Students can participate in a variety of activities, including the Purple Poo spirit organization, one of the oldest in Texas. As a member of the Texas A&M University System, Tarleton offers a wide range of academic programs with a focus on research.
Programs
26
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$44,580
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Outlook
56/100
Avg DegreeOutlook Score
Tuition
$7,878
In-state sticker price
Out-of-state: $17,958/yr
Financial Aid
The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Tarleton State University's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 37% of students receive Pell Grants; 45% take federal loans.
Net Price by Family Income
Academic Year 2025| Income Bracket | Avg Net Price | 4-Year Net Cost |
|---|---|---|
| $0 – $30K | $15,477 | $61,908 |
| $30K – $48K | $16,966 | $67,864 |
| $48K – $75K | $20,599 | $82,396 |
| $75K – $110K | $22,714 | $90,856 |
| $110K+ | $22,981 | $91,924 |
| Sticker price (no aid) | $7,878 | $31,512 |
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.
Programs at Tarleton State University
26 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.
| Degree Program | DW Score | 1-yr Earnings | AI Risk | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Nursing
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Compare across schools → |
88
|
$74,753/yr | High | 26.3x |
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Business
Business/Commerce, General Compare across schools → |
74
|
$49,471/yr | High | 20.2x |
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Accounting
Accounting and Related Services Compare across schools → |
74
|
$48,530/yr | Very High | 18.8x |
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Information Sciences
Computer and Information Sciences, General Compare across schools → |
72
|
$54,157/yr | Very High | 15.8x |
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Business Administration
Business Administration, Management and Operations Compare across schools → |
71
|
$49,353/yr | High | 17.8x |
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Finance
Finance and Financial Management Services Compare across schools → |
70
|
$55,138/yr | Very High | 16.5x |
|
Clinical Laboratory Science
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions Compare across schools → |
69
|
$69,675/yr | Moderate | 22.0x |
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Industrial Production Technology
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians Compare across schools → |
65
|
$55,036/yr | Moderate | 22.6x |
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Agricultural Business
Agricultural Business and Management Compare across schools → |
63
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$45,097/yr | High | 16.7x |
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Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice and Corrections Compare across schools → |
61
|
$43,186/yr | Moderate | 15.5x |
| Construction Engineering Technologies Compare across schools → |
58
|
$70,481/yr | Very High | 21.4x |
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Human Resources
Human Resources Management and Services Compare across schools → |
58
|
$38,622/yr | High | 17.1x |
| Marketing Compare across schools → |
57
|
$39,058/yr | Very High | 16.7x |
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Mechanical Engineering Technology
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians Compare across schools → |
55
|
$51,917/yr | Moderate | 15.5x |
| Mechanical Engineering Compare across schools → |
54
|
$48,585/yr | Very High | 14.4x |
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Health & Physical Education
Health and Physical Education/Fitness Compare across schools → |
52
|
$36,117/yr | Moderate | 16.4x |
| Natural Resources Management and Policy Compare across schools → |
50
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$32,036/yr | High | 15.0x |
| Social Work Compare across schools → |
46
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$38,506/yr | Moderate | 13.1x |
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Biology
Biology, General Compare across schools → |
44
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$32,020/yr | High | 15.6x |
| Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools → |
43
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$35,715/yr | High | 14.1x |
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Psychology
Psychology, General Compare across schools → |
42
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$32,937/yr | High | 13.6x |
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Zoology
Zoology/Animal Biology Compare across schools → |
38
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$30,736/yr | High | 16.3x |
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English
English Language and Literature, General Compare across schools → |
37
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$34,754/yr | Very High | 10.0x |
| Animal Sciences Compare across schools → |
37
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$30,695/yr | High | 13.5x |
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Liberal Arts & Humanities
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Compare across schools → |
36
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$35,270/yr | Low | 13.9x |
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Fine Arts
Fine and Studio Arts Compare across schools → |
33
|
$27,259/yr | Moderate | 7.7x |
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