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Career OutcomesAzimuth ranks Texas A&M University-Texarkana #638 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $9,294 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Texas A&M University-Texarkana in the 22.7 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Texas A&M University-Texarkana #679 for mobility among nonprofit four-year institutions. --- Texas A&M University-Texarkana's composite ranking reflects a balance of affordability and mobility working together to support students in achieving their goals. The institution's earnings-beyond-expectations performance underscores its ability to deliver outcomes that exceed what similar students achieve at comparable institutions. ---
Azimuth ranks Texas A&M University-Texarkana #638 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. A public university in Texarkana, TX, Texas A&M University-Texarkana enrolls roughly 1,982 undergraduates. Retention is 63.7% and the six-year graduation rate is 29.6%, reflecting solid completion outcomes for a regional master's institution. Where Texas A&M University-Texarkana performs strongest is return on investment. Azimuth ranks Texas A&M University-Texarkana #1352 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $9,294 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Texas A&M University-Texarkana in the 22.7 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. This performance reflects the institution's focus on Interdisciplinary Studies and applied fields that connect directly to regional labor-market demand in the Texarkana area. Access and affordability sit lower in the composite. Texas A&M University-Texarkana sits in the 81.2 percentile for access and the 89.7 percentile for affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. The institution serves 52.5% Pell-eligible students and 47.5% first-generation undergraduates, positioning it as a regional access point for students seeking affordable pathways to degree completion and workforce entry in the four-state region.
Texas A&M University-Texarkana's published cost of attendance is $23,778. Financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $11,002, families in the lower-middle range pay around $11,494, middle-income families pay about $14,432, families in the upper-middle range pay approximately $16,871, and higher-income families pay roughly $18,268. Azimuth ranks Texas A&M University-Texarkana #148 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. Texas A&M University-Texarkana's tuition structure reflects its public regional mission, with aid distributed across federal, state, and institutional programs. The relatively modest sticker price and broad income-band accessibility support affordability for students across the economic spectrum. Families apply for need-based aid using the FAFSA, and the university participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans) and state aid programs. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $18,953, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $8,000; 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 $48,048, median federal debt of $18,953 projects to a monthly payment of about $214 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-Texarkana is a strong fit for students seeking a public university experience in TX with a focus on interdisciplinary studies and applied fields. The university's program mix leans heavily toward Interdisciplinary Studies, representing 18% of graduates. Graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $48,048, placing Texas A&M University-Texarkana in the 9.3 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $9,294 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the institution in the 22.7 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. The university enrolls students from a range of backgrounds, with 52.5% of undergraduates receiving Pell Grants and 47.5% identifying as first-generation. This access-focused mission is reflected in the 48.2% Pell graduation rate. Fit depends on two realistic filters: the 63.5% admit rate makes the application process moderately selective, and the program mix favors interdisciplinary studies over specialized professional fields. Students whose interests align with this approach will find solid outcomes relative to TX's no-degree baseline of $31,626.
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Texas A&M University-Texarkana's published cost of attendance is $23,778. Financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $11,002, families in the lower-middle range pay around $11,494, middle-income families pay about $14,432, families in the upper-middle range pay approximately $16,871, and higher-income families pay roughly $18,268.
Azimuth ranks Texas A&M University-Texarkana #148 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.
Texas A&M University-Texarkana's tuition structure reflects its public regional mission, with aid distributed across federal, state, and institutional programs. The relatively modest sticker price and broad income-band accessibility support affordability for students across the economic spectrum.
Families apply for need-based aid using the FAFSA, and the university participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans) and state aid programs. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $18,953, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $8,000; 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 $48,048, median federal debt of $18,953 projects to a monthly payment of about $214 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 University-Texarkana earn median 4-year earnings of $48,048, placing Texas A&M University-Texarkana in the 9.3 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $9,294 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Texas A&M University-Texarkana in the 22.7 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions.
Azimuth ranks Texas A&M University-Texarkana #1352 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions — in the 8.7 percentile for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. These outcomes 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).
The program lineup at Texas A&M University-Texarkana reflects a mix of applied and professional fields. Interdisciplinary Studies is the largest program with 83 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $47,135, performing at 0.8x the national benchmark for the field.
The Business Administration program graduates 54 students earning $45,585, while General Studies and Biology, General round out the top programs with 39 and 32 graduates respectively. The institution's dominant program family, Interdisciplinary Studies, anchors the degree portfolio and contributes to the overall earnings profile.
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
19 graduates
Biology, General
32 graduates
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering
17 graduates
Accounting and Related Services
16 graduates
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
83 graduates
Texas A&M University-Texarkana's program mix centers on Interdisciplinary Studies, reflecting the institution's regional mission as a comprehensive public university serving the Texarkana area. The largest programs by enrollment are Interdisciplinary Studies with 83 graduates earning $47,135 four years after enrollment, Business Administration with 54 graduates earning $45,585, and General Studies with 39 graduates earning $41,358.
Across 16 total programs, 0 meet Azimuth's ranking threshold, serving roughly 370 students annually. The institution's highest-earning programs reflect practical, workforce-aligned fields.
Biology, General leads with median earnings of $56,504 four years after enrollment across 32 graduates, followed by Accounting with $49,822 for 16 graduates and Interdisciplinary Studies with $47,135 for 83 graduates. These earnings reflect direct-to-workforce pathways where graduates enter regional and national labor markets immediately after completion, contributing to the institution's overall economic outcomes.
Texas A&M University-Texarkana serves students seeking accessible, affordable pathways into stable careers within the Texarkana region and beyond. The program portfolio emphasizes applied fields and interdisciplinary study, aligning with employer demand in education, business, healthcare, and public service sectors.
For context on how these fields align with labor-market trends, see the [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/).
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