Texas College's published cost of attendance is $20,339. Net price by income band shows how financial aid reshapes that headline figure: low-income families pay approximately $9,639, middle-income families pay around $12,410, and higher-income families pay approximately $16,106.
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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) | $20,339 |
| Tuition and Fees | $10,008 |
| Room and Board | $8,000 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,100 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$9,381 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $10,958 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $9,639 |
| $30–48k | $11,342 |
| $48–75k | $12,410 |
| $75–110k | $13,598 |
| $110k+ | $16,106 |
Texas College's published cost of attendance is $20,339. Net price by income band shows how financial aid reshapes that headline figure: low-income families pay approximately $9,639, middle-income families pay around $12,410, and higher-income families pay approximately $16,106. Azimuth ranks Texas College #469 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $31,000. Families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $13,039; 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 typical four-year earnings of $43,887, median federal debt of $31,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $350 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
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How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Texas College earn median 4-year earnings of $43,887, placing Texas College in the 2.3 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $2,449 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Texas College in the 68.2 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Texas College #1348 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Texas College's concentration in Security & Protective Services. Criminal Justice is the largest program with 17 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $43,156, representing 0.8× the national benchmark for the field. General Studies and Biology, General also enroll substantial cohorts, with Biology, General graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $37,296 at 0.7× the field benchmark. Business Administration rounds out the major programs with 14 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $44,386, at 0.7× benchmark. These outcomes position Texas College's program portfolio to deliver meaningful long-term financial returns for graduates entering the workforce in TX.
