Texas A&M University-Victoria
- Graduation Rate
- 26% F
- Lower completion rate than most colleges
- Earnings (10yr)
- $54,467 B
- Well above the typical college graduate
- Net Price
- $8,109 B+
- 53% less than the typical college
- Acceptance Rate
- 96% F
- Accessible to most qualified applicants
Bottom line: A C+ overall grade — average outcomes for a U.S. college. 42.7× return on investment — every $1 spent returns $42.7 over 20 years.
Every $1 spent returns $42.7 over 20 years — debt pays back in ~under a year. Net gain: $1,353,722.
What The Data Says
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A C+ overall — outcomes above the typical U.S. college.
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Earnings 34% above the national college median.
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Graduation of 26% — 54% below the national average.
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Every $1 invested returns $42.7 over 20 years — an exceptional return.
About Texas A&M University-Victoria
Texas A&M University-Victoria is profiled below with full outcomes data from federal sources.
Interpretation generated from this school's federal outcomes, research, and mobility data.
Institutional Profile
- Institution Type
- Public University
- Carnegie Class
- Master's University
- Enrollment
- 2,513
- Setting
- Urban
- Designations
- HSI
- Primary Strengths
- Business & Marketing, Psychology, Computer Science & IT, Education
Why students choose Texas A&M University-Victoria
CollegeRanker Report Card
Graded on outcomes, against every U.S. college.
Each grade is this school's national percentile on a real outcome — earnings, value, mobility, and more.
How we grade →Admissions
Accessible — admits about 96% of applicants. Run your numbers in the admissions predictor below.
Check your odds →Net price + aid
Students pay about $8,109 a year after grants and scholarships — 53% below the typical U.S. college. See net price by family income below.
See cost & aid →Earnings + debt
Graduates earn a median of $54,467 ten years after enrolling — 34% above the typical college, against $18,973 in median debt.
See outcomes →Mobility + social capital
Mobility and social-capital data are limited for this school — see what's reported below.
See mobility →Rankings
- #24 Best Communications Colleges in Texas
- #35 Best Education Colleges in Texas
- #39 Best Criminal Justice Colleges in Texas
- #40 Best Business Colleges in Texas
- #42 Best Psychology Colleges in Texas
- #44 Best Computer Science Colleges in Texas
- #44 Best Data Science Colleges in Texas
- #45 Most Affordable Colleges in Texas
Can I Get In?
How selective Texas A&M University-Victoria is — and how your numbers stack up.
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Will I Be Accepted?
Enter your credentials to see your chances at this school.
Academics & Admissions
Is It Hard to Get Into Texas A&M University-Victoria? Acceptance Rate & Requirements
Based in Victoria, Texas, Texas A&M University-Victoria admits most of the students who apply; the acceptance rate is roughly 96%. The graduation rate is roughly 26%.
- Acceptance Rate
- 96%
- Retention Rate
- 65%
- Full-Time Faculty
- 50%
- Faculty Salary (mo)
- $9,358
- Student–Faculty Ratio
- 16:1
- Diversity Index
- 0.69
- First-Gen Students
- 46%
- Applicants
- 1,970
- Admitted
- 1,618
Can I Afford It?
What you'll actually pay after grants and aid — not the sticker price.
Cost & Financial Aid
How Much Does It Cost to Attend Texas A&M University-Victoria? Tuition, Net Price & Aid
Published tuition at Texas A&M University-Victoria is $16,989, but few families pay that. The number to watch is net price, what students actually pay each year after federal grants and institutional scholarships. Here it averages about $8,109. Students from families earning under $30,000 typically pay closer to $5,317 after need-based grants. The median graduate leaves with about $18,973 in federal student loans.
- In-State Tuition
- $7,149
- Out-of-State
- $16,989
- Avg Net Price
- $8,109
- Median Debt
- $18,973
- Pell Grant Rate
- 49%
- Federal Loan Rate
- 38%
What Families Actually Pay
- Family Income $0–$30K
- $5,317
- Family Income $30K–$48K
- $5,579
- Family Income $48K–$75K
- $17,553
- Family Income $110K+
- $20,285
What Happens After?
Earnings, debt, and where graduates actually land.
Students Like You
Tell us a little about yourself to see what students like you have typically experienced at Texas A&M University-Victoria — the net price for your income, your admission odds, and the outcomes that follow. These are patterns from federal data, not predictions.
Graduate Outcomes
Is Texas A&M University-Victoria Worth It? Graduate Earnings & ROI
Ten years out, alumni of Texas A&M University-Victoria earn a median of $54,467, roughly in line with the national average for college graduates.
- 6 Years After Entry
- $44,888
- 8 Years
- $49,673
- 10 Years
- $54,467
- Debt-to-Earnings
- 0.35x
- Earning > $25K
- 78%
Earnings Trajectory
Graduation by Timeframe
- 100% (46)
- 14%
- 100% (46)
- 14%
- 100% (46)
- 14%
- 100% (46)
- 14%
How Texas Compares
Dot right of center = above national average.
Net Price by Family Income
What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.
College ROI Calculator
Is Texas A&M University-Victoria Worth It?
A data-driven look at the return on your educational investment — using real federal data.
Yes — for most students, Texas A&M University-Victoria delivers a positive return. Over four years, the typical net price is $8,109/year ($32,436 total). Graduates earn $54,467 at ten years, and over a 20-year career we project $1,386,158 in total earnings — a net gain of $1,353,722 (42.7× your investment). The median debt is $18,973, which takes less than a year to pay back at typical earnings. With a 26% graduation rate, the path to that return is well-tested. This is a exceptional ROI compared to national averages.
- Total Cost (4yr)
- $32,436
- Projected 20yr Earnings
- $1,386,158
- Net Return
- $1,353,722
- ROI Multiple
- 42.7×
- Cost Per Year
- $8,109
- Median Debt
- $18,973
- Debt Payback
- Less than 1 yr
- Graduation Rate
- 26%
Does It Change Lives?
Mobility, social capital, and innovation — does it move people up?
Institutional Finances
Data: NCES IPEDS
- Federal Grants
- $6,305,453
- Investment Income
- $-1,298,943
Top Programs
The fields Texas A&M University-Victoria awards the most degrees in, by share of completions. Where federal field-of-study data exists, we show what graduates in that major earned early in their careers. Each links to its degree guide — or see what someone with your income, scores, and major would pay and earn here in the Students Like You simulator.
- Business & Marketing 30%
- Psychology 13% $40,390 early-career
- Computer Science & IT 12%
- Education 7%
- Health Professions 5% $91,594 early-career
- Criminal Justice 4%
- Communications 4%
- Biology & Biomedical 3%
Early-career median earnings by major (typically 1–2 years after completion, bachelor's level where available), in today's dollars (CPI-adjusted). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard field of study. Distinct from the school-wide 10-year median; suppressed for small programs.
Top Careers
Where these majors tend to lead — common career paths for Texas A&M University-Victoria's most popular programs, ranked by median pay with our proprietary scorecard insights.
- CChief Executive Officer$189,520 · 3% growthAdaptable 64
- C+IT Manager$169,510 · 15% growthAdaptable 52
- C+Marketing Manager$156,580 · 8% growthAdaptable 64
- C+Cloud Architect$142,000 · 15% growthAdaptable 52
- B-Site Reliability Engineer$140,000 · 20% growthAdaptable 52
- CAdvertising Manager$138,730 · 6% growthAdaptable 64
- CSolutions Architect$138,000 · 12% growthAdaptable 52
- CHR Manager$136,350 · 5% growthAdaptable 64
Frequently Asked Questions
Is It Hard to Get Into Texas A&M University-Victoria? Acceptance Rate & Requirements
Based in Victoria, Texas, Texas A&M University-Victoria admits most of the students who apply; the acceptance rate is roughly 96%. The graduation rate is roughly 26%.
How Much Does It Cost to Attend Texas A&M University-Victoria? Tuition, Net Price & Aid
Published tuition at Texas A&M University-Victoria is $16,989, but few families pay that. The number to watch is net price, what students actually pay each year after federal grants and institutional scholarships. Here it averages about $8,109. Students from families earning under $30,000 typically pay closer to $5,317 after need-based grants. The median graduate leaves with about $18,973 in federal student loans.
Is Texas A&M University-Victoria Worth It? Graduate Earnings & ROI
Ten years out, alumni of Texas A&M University-Victoria earn a median of $54,467, roughly in line with the national average for college graduates.
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