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West Texas A & M University

Canyon, TX wtamu.edu 6,771 students

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
24
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$43,386
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Tuition
$9,101
In-state sticker price
Out-of-state: $10,996/yr

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. West Texas A & M University's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 39% of students receive Pell Grants; 38% take federal loans.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025
Income Bracket Avg Net Price 4-Year Net Cost
$0 – $30K $17,085 $68,340
$30K – $48K $17,997 $71,988
$48K – $75K $20,915 $83,660
$75K – $110K $23,058 $92,232
$110K+ $23,378 $93,512
Sticker price (no aid) $9,101 $36,404
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 West Texas A & M University

24 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
Computer Science Compare across schools →
89
$88,391/yr Very High 29.5x
Nursing Compare across schools →
87
$74,531/yr High 22.9x
Mechanical Engineering Compare across schools →
75
$78,028/yr Very High 23.6x
Accounting Compare across schools →
71
$46,034/yr Very High 16.0x
Business Compare across schools →
70
$43,167/yr High 17.0x
Business Administration Compare across schools →
65
$43,492/yr High 14.5x
Agricultural Business Compare across schools →
64
$52,749/yr High 14.0x
Finance Compare across schools →
64
$42,650/yr Very High 13.7x
Management Information Systems Compare across schools →
59
$41,872/yr Very High 19.4x
Marketing Compare across schools →
58
$40,465/yr Very High 14.9x
Health & Physical Education Compare across schools →
54
$40,313/yr Moderate 13.9x
Criminal Justice Compare across schools →
53
$37,978/yr Moderate 11.7x
Music Compare across schools →
51
$50,881/yr High 13.1x
Agriculture 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 & Humanities 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 Compare across schools →
38
$28,507/yr High 12.9x
Psychology Compare across schools →
36
$30,101/yr High 10.9x
English 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
Theater & Drama Compare across schools →
29
$25,036/yr Moderate 10.2x
Health Sciences Compare across schools →
27
$26,513/yr High 12.1x