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Career OutcomesAzimuth ranks Texas A & M International University #97 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Texas A & M International University #107 for mobility among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Texas A & M International University #22 for access among nonprofit four-year institutions. --- Texas A & M International University's composite ranking is anchored by mobility and access working together — moving a broad-access student population through degree completion and into the workforce in Laredo and across South Texas. The institution's strongest pillars reflect its mission: serving a high share of first-generation and Pell-eligible students at public-tuition pricing, with graduates earn about $2,735 less than similar students at comparable institutions among nonprofit four-year institutions.
Azimuth ranks Texas A & M International University #97 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. A public university in Laredo, TX, Texas A & M International University enrolls roughly 6,667 undergraduates. Retention stands at 77.8% and the six-year graduation rate is 46.5%, figures that reflect the university's role as a regional access institution serving a predominantly Hispanic community along the Texas-Mexico border. What anchors Texas A & M International University in the composite is mobility. The university sits in the 92.8 percentile for mobility among nonprofit four-year institutions, driven by strong outcomes for a student body where 64.5% receive Pell Grants and 49.2% are first-generation college students. Access reinforces that story — Texas A & M International University sits in the 98.6 percentile for access among nonprofit four-year institutions, with an admission rate of 44.4% that keeps the door open to students across the income spectrum. Business is the dominant program family, shaping the career trajectories of a large share of graduates. Return on investment is the lower-ranked pillar in the composite. Texas A & M International University sits in the 17.2 percentile for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn median earnings four years after enrollment of $50,288, which sits below the $56,249 median at comparable institutions. Graduates earn about $2,735 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Texas A & M International University in the 46.1 percentile for among nonprofit four-year institutions. These earnings figures reflect TX's regional labor market and a student population whose post-graduation outcomes represent meaningful returns relative to the no-degree-equivalent baseline of $31,626, even where they fall below selective-peer averages. Affordability sits in the 98.3 percentile for affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions.
Texas A & M International University prices accessibly across income levels, reflecting its public-tuition structure and strong commitment to need-based aid. Low-income families pay approximately $3,097 per year in net price, middle-income families see annual costs around $3,840, and higher-income families pay correspondingly more at around $10,697. Azimuth ranks Texas A & M International University #25 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Need-based aid plays a meaningful role in shaping what families actually pay. The gap between the published cost of attendance of $15,558 and the net prices above reflects institutional and federal grant support that reduces out-of-pocket costs for qualifying students. Families seeking to understand the full picture of net price versus sticker price should apply for aid early, as award amounts vary by household income and filing timing. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $15,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $8,721; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $50,288, median federal debt of $15,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $169 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
Texas A & M International University is a strong fit for students in Laredo, TX and the broader South Texas region who want an affordable, accessible path into business and related professional fields — particularly those from low-income or first-generation backgrounds who need a university that meets them where they are. Graduates earn about $2,735 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Texas A & M International University in the 46.1 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn median $50,288 four years after enrollment, placing Texas A & M International University in the 10.5 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions — a figure that reflects the regional labor market and represents meaningful returns relative to the TX no-degree earnings baseline of $31,626. Texas A & M International University enrolls a large share of Pell-eligible and first-generation students — 64.5% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants and 49.2% are first-generation — and the institution is broadly accessible, admitting roughly 44.4% of applicants. Median student debt at graduation is $15,000, keeping borrowing in a range that aligns with the earnings profile for most graduates. Fit depends on two realistic filters: the program mix is concentrated in Business and adjacent fields, so students whose interests align with those areas will find the strongest outcomes, while those seeking deep STEM or research-intensive programs may find the portfolio narrower than at larger flagships.
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Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
108 graduates
Systems Engineering
45 graduates
Mathematics
30 graduates
Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education
10 graduates
Biology, General
126 graduates
Texas A & M International University's program mix is anchored in Business, which accounts for 17% of graduates — a concentration that shapes the institution's overall earnings profile. Social Sciences represents 5% of degrees and Engineering accounts for 4%, rounding out a portfolio oriented toward applied professional fields.
Across 25 programs serving roughly 1,270 students annually, 18 meet Azimuth's ranking threshold — a focused set that reflects the university's regional mission in Laredo, Texas. Nursing is the program that combines the largest cohort with strong earnings, making it a central driver of Texas A & M International University's financial outcomes.
Among the largest programs, Criminal Justice program graduates 178 students with median earnings of $48,833 four years after enrollment, and Azimuth ranks the program #122 nationally for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The Psychology, General program graduates 165 students earning $39,993, while The Business Administration program graduates 141 students earning $48,187.
The highest four-year earnings belong to Nursing, where 108 graduates earn $83,327, and Azimuth ranks the program #249 nationally for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Systems Engineering follows with 45 graduates earning $60,126.
The business-heavy concentration means most graduates enter local and regional labor markets in accounting, management, and financial services — fields with steady demand along the Texas-Mexico border corridor. Programs like Biology, General and Nursing serve students who plan to stay in the region, where employer relationships and proximity to bilingual commerce create direct-to-workforce pathways.
For context on how these fields align with broader national [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/), Azimuth labor-market framework provides additional detail. ```
Explore alternatives with comparable outcomes based on location, selectivity, and value:
| School | State | Accept Rate | Median Earnings | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Texas A & M University-Kingsville Higher acceptance rate (46.3 percentage points higher) and located 95 miles away; similar graduate earnings | TX | 92% | $51,450 | Compare |
Howard Payne University Higher acceptance rate (21.7 percentage points higher) with similar program focus; similar graduate earnings | TX | 68% | $48,376 | Compare |
Stephen F Austin State University Higher acceptance rate (42.3 percentage points higher) with similar program focus; similar graduate earnings | TX | 88% | $49,634 | Compare |
Texas A & M University-Kingsville Same state (95 miles away) with similar earnings; same institution type | TX | 92% | $51,450 | Compare |
Stephen F Austin State University Same state with nearly identical earnings and similar program focus; same institution type | TX | 88% | $49,634 | Compare |
Peer institutions with comparable quality and outcomes:
| School | State | Accept Rate | Median Earnings | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
University Of California-Santa Cruz Similar quality tier (#4234 ranked) | CA | 66% | $68,396 | #4234 | Compare |
University Of Washington-Bothell Campus Similar quality tier (#4240 ranked) | WA | 91% | $78,466 | #4240 | Compare |
Prairie View A & M University Similar quality tier in Southwest (#4241 ranked) | TX | 79% | $45,411 | #4241 | Compare |
University At Albany Similar quality tier (#4242 ranked) | NY | 69% | $67,979 | #4242 | Compare |
Texas Woman's University Similar quality tier in Southwest (#4244 ranked) | TX | 96% | $56,544 | #4244 | Compare |
Based on federal data for students receiving aid. Actual costs may vary.
Texas A & M International University prices accessibly across income levels, reflecting its public-tuition structure and strong commitment to need-based aid. Low-income families pay approximately $3,097 per year in net price, middle-income families see annual costs around $3,840, and higher-income families pay correspondingly more at around $10,697.
Azimuth ranks Texas A & M International University #25 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown.
Need-based aid plays a meaningful role in shaping what families actually pay. The gap between the published cost of attendance of $15,558 and the net prices above reflects institutional and federal grant support that reduces out-of-pocket costs for qualifying students.
Families seeking to understand the full picture of [net price versus sticker price](/analysis/is-college-worth-it-part-1-the-net-price-illusion/) should apply for aid early, as award amounts vary by household income and filing timing. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $15,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $8,721; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the [Parent PLUS risk framework](/analysis/ou-what-happens-when-parents-borrow-too/) for how household context shapes PLUS decisions.
For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $50,288, median federal debt of $15,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $169 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use [Azimuth's Financial GPS tool](/analysis/financial-gps-framework/).
Graduates of Texas A & M International University earn median earnings of $50,288 four years after enrollment, placing Texas A & M International University in the 10.5 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. That figure sits below the $56,249 median at comparable institutions (same control and size band).
Graduates earn about $2,735 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the institution in the 46.1 percentile for [earnings beyond expectations](/analysis/a-value-added-approach-to-college-outcomes/) among nonprofit four-year institutions. Those figures represent lifetime returns relative to TX's no-degree-equivalent earnings baseline of $31,626, the state median earnings of working adults age 25–34 with only a high school credential.
Business is the dominant program family at Texas A & M International University, accounting for 17% of degrees awarded, followed by Social Sciences at 5% and Engineering at 4%. Nursing combines the largest cohort scale with solid earnings, making it a central contributor to the institution's overall return profile.
Azimuth ranks Criminal Justice #122 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions [per the program-ranking methodology](/analysis/college-program-rankings-how-to-actually-evaluate-programs/), with 178 graduates earning median earnings of $48,833. The Psychology, General program graduates 165 students with median earnings of $39,993, and Azimuth ranks Business Administration #303 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions, with 141 graduates earning median earnings of $48,187.
Biology, General and Nursing round out the top programs, graduating 126 and 108 students respectively, with four-year median earnings of $53,125 and $83,327.
