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Career OutcomesAzimuth ranks Texas A&M University-Kingsville #279 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. Texas A&M University-Kingsville sits in the 86.2 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions, reflecting a strong earnings advantage for graduates relative to similar students at comparable institutions. Azimuth ranks Texas A&M University-Kingsville #690 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. --- Students at Texas A&M University-Kingsville earn about $10,286 more than similar students at comparable institutions, a result that reflects the institution's concentration in engineering and applied technical fields where graduate demand remains strong. Graduates earn median 31.7 percentile earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions, and the institution's return on investment ranking places it among the stronger-performing public universities in the Azimuth coverage set.
Azimuth ranks Texas A&M University-Kingsville #279 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. A public university in Kingsville, TX, Texas A&M University-Kingsville enrolls roughly 4,748 undergraduates. Freshman retention stands at 64.6% and the six-year graduation rate is 41.9%, reflecting a student body that largely completes what it starts. The composite is anchored in return on investment. Azimuth ranks Texas A&M University-Kingsville #690 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $56,982, and earn about $10,286 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Texas A&M University-Kingsville in the 86.2 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. That performance reflects the university's concentration in Engineering and related technical fields, which connect graduates to well-paying regional and national employers. Access and mobility round out the composite picture. 52.7% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants and 45.9% are first-generation college students — a student population that skews toward families with fewer financial resources. Texas A&M University-Kingsville sits in the 76.1 percentile for mobility and the 83.2 percentile for access among nonprofit four-year institutions, reflecting the university's role serving a predominantly South Texas student body. Affordability sits in the 81.6 percentile among nonprofit four-year institutions, shaped by the institution's public tuition structure and the income profile of the students it enrolls.
The Catholic University of America's published cost of attendance is $24,060, but need-based aid reshapes that figure across income levels. Low-income families pay approximately $10,207; middle-income families pay around $12,700; and higher-income families pay approximately $19,553. Azimuth ranks Texas A&M University-Kingsville #263 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 university's aid structure is need-based, with financial aid distributed through federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional sources. Families apply using the FAFSA and CSS Profile. The gap between sticker price and net price reflects the institution's commitment to meeting demonstrated need, though the specific aid packages depend on individual circumstances and the strength of the family's financial profile. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $22,934, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $14,224; 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 $56,982, median federal debt of $22,934 projects to a monthly payment of about $259 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
Texas A&M University-Kingsville is a strong fit for students drawn to engineering, applied sciences, and technical fields who want a public university in TX with a clear path to solid post-graduation earnings — particularly those from low-income or first-generation backgrounds seeking an accessible institution with meaningful career outcomes. The earnings case is grounded in data. Graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $56,982, placing Texas A&M University-Kingsville in the 31.7 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions, and earn about $10,286 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Texas A&M University-Kingsville in the 86.2 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. The access profile is broad. 52.7% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants and 45.9% are first-generation students — a composition that reflects the university's role serving cost-sensitive families in South Texas — and Texas A&M University-Kingsville sits in the 58.4 percentile for low-income graduate earnings among nonprofit four-year institutions on a historical 10-year Scorecard measure, suggesting that students from lower-income households have converted their degrees into competitive labor-market outcomes. Fit depends on two realistic filters: the program mix is concentrated in Engineering and related applied fields, so students whose interests align with those areas will find the strongest outcomes, while those pursuing liberal arts or social-science-heavy paths may find fewer specialized resources. Higher-income families should weigh net price of $19,553 against median debt of $22,934 and the earnings trajectory before committing.
This school profile was generated using Azimuth's proprietary ROI framework, developed by founder Daniel Rogers. Our methodology transforms federal education data into actionable insights for families.
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The Catholic University of America's published cost of attendance is $24,060, but need-based aid reshapes that figure across income levels. Low-income families pay approximately $10,207; middle-income families pay around $12,700; and higher-income families pay approximately $19,553.
Azimuth ranks Texas A&M University-Kingsville #263 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 university's aid structure is need-based, with financial aid distributed through federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional sources. Families apply using the FAFSA and CSS Profile.
The gap between sticker price and net price reflects the institution's commitment to meeting demonstrated need, though the specific aid packages depend on individual circumstances and the strength of the family's financial profile. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $22,934, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $14,224; 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 $56,982, median federal debt of $22,934 projects to a monthly payment of about $259 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 the Catholic University of America earn median 4-year earnings of $56,982, placing the institution in the 31.7 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $10,286 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Texas A&M University-Kingsville in the 86.2 percentile for [earnings beyond expectations](/analysis/a-value-added-approach-to-college-outcomes/) among nonprofit four-year institutions.
Azimuth ranks Texas A&M University-Kingsville #690 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects the institution's concentration in business and professional fields.
Biology, General is the largest program with 75 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $42,405, representing 0.7x the national benchmark for the field. The Interdisciplinary Studies program graduates 64 students with median 4-year earnings of $55,231, at 1.0x the benchmark.
Civil Engineering and Mechanical Engineering round out the top programs, with 62 and 55 graduates respectively earning $75,033 and $88,830 four years after enrollment. Engineering represents the institutional focus, anchoring the overall earnings profile through consistent early-career pay and stable career pathways in professional and management roles.
Peer institutions with comparable quality and outcomes:
| School | State | Accept Rate | Median Earnings | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Nevada State University Similar quality tier in Southwest (#10742 ranked) | NV | 87% | $53,166 | #10742 | Compare |
Ball State University Similar quality tier (#10736 ranked) | IN | 86% | $51,833 | #10736 | Compare |
University Of West Georgia Similar quality tier (#10747 ranked) | GA | 52% | $49,587 | #10747 | Compare |
University Of Michigan-Flint Similar quality tier (#10749 ranked) | MI | 70% | $53,230 | #10749 | Compare |
Tarleton State University Similar quality tier in Southwest (#10750 ranked) | TX | 90% | $53,040 | #10750 | Compare |
Chemical Engineering
29 graduates
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering
20 graduates
Mechanical Engineering
55 graduates
Petroleum Engineering
9 graduates
Civil Engineering
62 graduates
The Catholic University of America's program mix centers on Engineering, reflecting the institution's professional and applied-learning orientation. Biology, General is the largest program with 75 graduates, followed by Interdisciplinary Studies, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Kinesiology.
Across 21 ranked programs serving roughly 953 students annually, several deliver strong four-year earnings outcomes aligned with the institution's professional focus. The highest-earning programs cluster in fields where employers actively recruit and compensation reflects market demand.
Mechanical Engineering graduates earn median earnings of $88,830 four years after enrollment, with 55 graduates annually. Civil Engineering graduates earn $75,033, and Music delivers median earnings of $57,117.
These outcomes reflect the institution's strength in fields where early-career earnings are typically competitive and labor-market demand remains steady. Biology, General, the largest program, generates median earnings of $42,405, demonstrating that scale and earnings strength align at the institution.
The program portfolio balances professional pathways with liberal-arts grounding. Kinesiology and Interdisciplinary Studies represent fields where graduates enter the workforce directly and earnings reflect national labor-market outcomes.
The [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/) provides context for how Texas A&M University-Kingsville's dominant program families align with current wage trends and hiring demand in the Washington, DC region and nationally.
