Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi's published cost of attendance is $25,210. Net price by income band reflects the institution's public tuition structure and aid distribution: low-income families pay approximately $11,445, middle-income families pay around $14,180, and higher-income families pay approximately $23,426.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $25,210 |
| Tuition and Fees | $20,794 |
| Room and Board | $12,748 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,296 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$9,985 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $15,225 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $11,445 |
| $30–48k | $11,961 |
| $48–75k | $14,180 |
| $75–110k | $19,479 |
| $110k+ | $23,426 |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi's published cost of attendance is $25,210. Net price by income band reflects the institution's public tuition structure and aid distribution: low-income families pay approximately $11,445, middle-income families pay around $14,180, and higher-income families pay approximately $23,426. Azimuth ranks Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi #465 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. The institution participates in federal need-based aid programs, including Pell Grants and Direct Loans, alongside state and institutional aid. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $23,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $25,348; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures. For the typical graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $59,765, median federal debt of $23,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $260 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $59,765, placing Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi in the 45.1 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $7,089 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi in the 80.9 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi #729 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions — in the 50.8 percentile for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Those figures represent meaningful 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. The earnings pattern at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi is anchored by its dominant Health concentration, with program-level outcomes spanning applied health, business, and technical fields. Nursing stands out as the program combining the broadest graduate cohort with strong earnings, making it a key driver of the institution's overall return profile. The Nursing, the highest-earning program, program graduates 263 students with median 4-year earnings of $83,329, and Azimuth ranks it #189 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions . Interdisciplinary Studies and Biology, General also contribute meaningfully, with graduate cohorts of 199 and 177 respectively, reflecting the institution's breadth across health-adjacent and professional fields. Business accounts for 19% of degrees, followed by Arts at 4% and Engineering at 4%, a mix that shapes both the earnings floor and ceiling for graduates entering the Corpus Christi and broader South Texas labor market.
