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Texas A&M University-Central Texas

Killeen, TX tamuct.edu 1,698 students

Texas A&M University-Central Texas is located in Killeen. As part of the Texas A&M system, it aims to provide accessible education to a diverse student body. The university emphasizes practical, career-focused programs. Its location near Fort Hood also serves a significant population of military-affiliated students.

Programs
9
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$47,696
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Tuition
$6,627
In-state sticker price
Out-of-state: $16,419/yr

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Texas A&M University-Central Texas's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 48% of students receive Pell Grants; 43% take federal loans.

Key Insight

Average net price across income brackets is $2,227, roughly 66% lower than the published tuition.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025
Income Bracket Avg Net Price 4-Year Net Cost
$0 – $30K $509 $2,036
$30K – $48K $3,946 $15,784
$48K – $75K Aid > cost $0
Sticker price (no aid) $6,627 $26,508
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 Texas A&M University-Central Texas

9 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
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Compare across schools →
79
$88,036/yr High 32.2x
Accounting
Accounting and Related Services Compare across schools →
71
$54,813/yr Very High 19.7x
Business Administration
Business Administration, Management and Operations Compare across schools →
71
$45,400/yr High 21.4x
Information Sciences
Computer and Information Sciences, General Compare across schools →
70
$45,536/yr Very High 19.5x
Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice and Corrections Compare across schools →
60
$45,976/yr Moderate 15.9x
Human Resources
Human Resources Management and Services Compare across schools →
55
$41,378/yr High 14.6x
Social Work Compare across schools →
48
$35,345/yr Moderate 18.6x
Psychology
Psychology, General Compare across schools →
46
$34,531/yr High 16.3x
Liberal Arts & Humanities
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Compare across schools →
44
$38,253/yr Low 18.8x

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