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Texas State University

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Texas State University's main campus encompasses 517 acres of hilly terrain situated alongside the San Marcos River. The university is known for its strong research programs and is designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution. Students can explore unique facilities like the STAR Park, a technology commercialization center, and the world's largest Forensic Anthropology Center. Its location in San Marcos provides access to the natural beauty of the Texas Hill Country.

Programs Analyzed

Avg Grad Earnings

$42,814/yr

Avg DegreeOutlook Score

51/100

Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$11,450/yr

Out-of-state: $23,210/yr

Financial Aid & Net Price

What students actually pay after grants and scholarships, by family income. 36% 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	$12,144	$48,576	8.8x
$30K – $48K	$12,576	$50,304	8.5x
$48K – $75K	$16,117	$64,468	6.6x
$75K – $110K	$21,528	$86,112	5.0x
$110K+	$23,150	$92,600	4.6x
Sticker price (no aid)	$11,450	$45,800	9.3x

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 Texas State University

63 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
Computer Science Compare across schools	86	$70,906/yr	Very High	23.7x
Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration Compare across schools	82	$72,861/yr	High	15.0x
Computer and Information Sciences, General Compare across schools	80	$52,274/yr	Very High	18.3x
Finance and Financial Management Services Compare across schools	78	$49,981/yr	Very High	16.6x
Accounting and Related Services Compare across schools	76	$52,610/yr	Very High	14.8x
Electrical Compare across schools	74	$72,990/yr	Very High	21.9x
Manufacturing Engineering Compare across schools	71	$68,886/yr	High	17.9x
Allied Health Diagnostic Compare across schools	71	$67,965/yr	Moderate	14.5x
Construction Engineering Technologies Compare across schools	70	$76,646/yr	Very High	20.1x
Business Administration Compare across schools	70	$45,306/yr	High	14.0x
Industrial Engineering Compare across schools	69	$61,718/yr	High	18.4x
Marketing Compare across schools	66	$48,072/yr	Very High	14.9x
Applied Mathematics Compare across schools	65	$49,822/yr	Very High	15.1x
Business/Managerial Economics Compare across schools	64	$49,831/yr	Very High	14.6x
Health and Medical Administrative Services Compare across schools	64	$40,951/yr	High	12.4x
Physics Compare across schools	63	$41,737/yr	Very High	21.2x
Public Administration Compare across schools	62	$46,491/yr	High	10.4x
Mathematics Compare across schools	61	$49,708/yr	Very High	12.5x
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research Compare across schools	57	$67,589/yr	Moderate	13.8x
Design and Applied Arts Compare across schools	56	$44,396/yr	High	12.6x
Agricultural Business and Management Compare across schools	56	$37,574/yr	High	11.5x
Public Relations & Advertising Compare across schools	54	$40,411/yr	High	11.5x
Criminal Justice and Corrections Compare across schools	54	$36,117/yr	Moderate	10.8x
Specialized Sales Compare across schools	54	$33,040/yr	High	11.7x
Geography and Cartography Compare across schools	53	$44,909/yr	High	10.9x
Economics Compare across schools	53	$43,064/yr	Very High	8.4x
Microbiological Sciences and Immunology Compare across schools	53	$37,663/yr	High	12.6x
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning Compare across schools	52	$47,256/yr	High	11.5x
Biochemistry & Biophysics and Molecular Biology Compare across schools	51	$44,824/yr	High	12.1x
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services Compare across schools	51	$36,601/yr	High	10.6x
Chemistry Compare across schools	50	$42,897/yr	High	8.4x
History Compare across schools	50	$37,741/yr	High	10.7x
Music Compare across schools	48	$51,158/yr	High	10.1x
Public Health Compare across schools	48	$35,564/yr	High	10.9x
Engineering Technology, General Compare across schools	47	$52,958/yr	High	10.6x
Agriculture, General Compare across schools	47	$44,994/yr	High	12.5x
Health and Physical Education/Fitness Compare across schools	47	$33,033/yr	Moderate	11.7x
Parks Compare across schools	47	$32,620/yr	Moderate	9.2x
Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools	46	$37,386/yr	High	11.7x
Human Development & Family Studies Compare across schools	46	$35,047/yr	High	9.4x
Political Science and Government Compare across schools	44	$33,783/yr	Very High	9.9x
Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies Compare across schools	43	$45,666/yr	High	9.9x
Social Work Compare across schools	43	$38,660/yr	Moderate	9.2x
Sociology Compare across schools	43	$37,263/yr	High	10.0x
Liberal Arts and Sciences Compare across schools	42	$38,829/yr	Low	11.6x
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies Compare across schools	42	$37,548/yr	Very High	11.4x
Biology, General Compare across schools	42	$34,516/yr	High	10.8x
Psychology, General Compare across schools	41	$33,936/yr	High	9.9x
Dance Compare across schools	39	$38,967/yr	Low	10.9x
Romance Languages & Literatures Compare across schools	39	$35,781/yr	Very High	10.1x
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication Compare across schools	39	$31,977/yr	High	9.2x
Animal Sciences Compare across schools	35	$33,358/yr	High	9.0x
English Language and Literature, General Compare across schools	34	$32,482/yr	Very High	9.6x
Anthropology Compare across schools	34	$30,108/yr	High	8.4x
International/Global Studies Compare across schools	32	$37,397/yr	Moderate	7.2x
Film/Video and Photographic Arts Compare across schools	31	$33,610/yr	High	8.8x
Natural Resources Conservation and Research Compare across schools	31	$29,414/yr	High	10.0x
Fine and Studio Arts Compare across schools	31	$28,445/yr	Moderate	7.6x
Journalism Compare across schools	28	$33,255/yr	Very High	7.8x
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft Compare across schools	27	$26,045/yr	Moderate	7.8x
International Relations Compare across schools	25	$20,547/yr	High	3.5x
Zoology/Animal Biology Compare across schools	24	$22,264/yr	High	9.4x
Philosophy Compare across schools	23	$27,893/yr	Very High	5.1x

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