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Tarleton State University

Stephenville, TX tarleton.edu 12,263 students

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
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
Nursing Compare across schools →
88
$74,753/yr High 26.3x
Business Compare across schools →
74
$49,471/yr High 20.2x
Accounting Compare across schools →
74
$48,530/yr Very High 18.8x
Information Sciences Compare across schools →
72
$54,157/yr Very High 15.8x
Business Administration Compare across schools →
71
$49,353/yr High 17.8x
Finance Compare across schools →
70
$55,138/yr Very High 16.5x
Clinical Laboratory Science Compare across schools →
69
$69,675/yr Moderate 22.0x
Industrial Production Technology Compare across schools →
65
$55,036/yr Moderate 22.6x
Agricultural Business Compare across schools →
63
$45,097/yr High 16.7x
Criminal Justice Compare across schools →
61
$43,186/yr Moderate 15.5x
Construction Engineering Technologies Compare across schools →
58
$70,481/yr Very High 21.4x
Human Resources Compare across schools →
58
$38,622/yr High 17.1x
Marketing Compare across schools →
57
$39,058/yr Very High 16.7x
Mechanical Engineering Technology Compare across schools →
55
$51,917/yr Moderate 15.5x
Mechanical Engineering Compare across schools →
54
$48,585/yr Very High 14.4x
Health & Physical Education Compare across schools →
52
$36,117/yr Moderate 16.4x
Natural Resources Management and Policy Compare across schools →
50
$32,036/yr High 15.0x
Social Work Compare across schools →
46
$38,506/yr Moderate 13.1x
Biology Compare across schools →
44
$32,020/yr High 15.6x
Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools →
43
$35,715/yr High 14.1x
Psychology Compare across schools →
42
$32,937/yr High 13.6x
Zoology Compare across schools →
38
$30,736/yr High 16.3x
English Compare across schools →
37
$34,754/yr Very High 10.0x
Animal Sciences Compare across schools →
37
$30,695/yr High 13.5x
Liberal Arts & Humanities Compare across schools →
36
$35,270/yr Low 13.9x
Fine Arts Compare across schools →
33
$27,259/yr Moderate 7.7x