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West Texas A & M University

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West Texas A&M University is situated in Canyon, Texas, a small city close to Amarillo. The campus provides a setting near the Palo Duro Canyon, offering outdoor recreational opportunities. Known for its strong sense of community, the university attracts students interested in agriculture, education, and business. As part of the Texas A&M System, WTAMU provides students access to a wide network of resources and collaborative opportunities.

Programs Analyzed

Avg Grad Earnings

$43,386/yr

Avg DegreeOutlook Score

53/100

Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$9,101/yr

Out-of-state: $10,996/yr

Financial Aid & Net Price

What students actually pay after grants and scholarships, by family income. 39% of students receive Pell Grants and 38% take federal loans.

Family Income	Avg Net Price/yr	4-Year Net Cost	Net-Price ROI
$0 – $30K	$17,085	$68,340	6.3x
$30K – $48K	$17,997	$71,988	6.0x
$48K – $75K	$20,915	$83,660	5.2x
$75K – $110K	$23,058	$92,232	4.7x
$110K+	$23,378	$93,512	4.6x
Sticker price (no aid)	$9,101	$36,404	11.9x

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 West Texas A & M University

24 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	89	$88,391/yr	Very High	29.5x
Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration Compare across schools	87	$74,531/yr	High	22.9x
Mechanical Engineering Compare across schools	75	$78,028/yr	Very High	23.6x
Accounting and Related Services Compare across schools	71	$46,034/yr	Very High	16.0x
Business/Commerce, General Compare across schools	70	$43,167/yr	High	17.0x
Business Administration Compare across schools	65	$43,492/yr	High	14.5x
Agricultural Business and Management Compare across schools	64	$52,749/yr	High	14.0x
Finance and Financial Management Services Compare across schools	64	$42,650/yr	Very High	13.7x
Management Information Systems and Services Compare across schools	59	$41,872/yr	Very High	19.4x
Marketing Compare across schools	58	$40,465/yr	Very High	14.9x
Health and Physical Education/Fitness Compare across schools	54	$40,313/yr	Moderate	13.9x
Criminal Justice and Corrections Compare across schools	53	$37,978/yr	Moderate	11.7x
Music Compare across schools	51	$50,881/yr	High	13.1x
Agriculture, General Compare across schools	49	$45,300/yr	High	15.4x
Public Relations & Advertising Compare across schools	45	$35,658/yr	High	11.7x
Liberal Arts and Sciences Compare across schools	41	$40,793/yr	Low	12.6x
Social Work Compare across schools	40	$34,664/yr	Moderate	11.8x
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication Compare across schools	40	$30,615/yr	High	11.3x
Biology, General Compare across schools	38	$28,507/yr	High	12.9x
Psychology, General Compare across schools	36	$30,101/yr	High	10.9x
English Language and Literature, General Compare across schools	34	$32,172/yr	Very High	11.1x
Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services Compare across schools	34	$31,362/yr	Moderate	10.7x
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft Compare across schools	29	$25,036/yr	Moderate	10.2x
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences Compare across schools	27	$26,513/yr	High	12.1x

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