Texas A & M University-Kingsville
TX · Public · 100% graduation rate
ROI by Major
Debt and earnings data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. ROI grades compare median student debt at graduation to earnings 1 and 5 years after completion, adjusted for NCES IPEDS graduation rates.
| Major | Median Debt | Year 1 Earnings | Year 5 Earnings | ROI Grade | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | $24K | $92K | $129K | B | BUY |
| Mechanical Engineering | $24K | $92K | $129K | B | BUY |
| Chemical Engineering | $24K | $92K | $129K | B | BUY |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $24K | $92K | $129K | B | BUY |
| Industrial Production Technologies | $28K | $65K | $92K | B | BUY |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $28K | $65K | $89K | B | BUY |
| Accounting and Related Services | $28K | $65K | $89K | B | BUY |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $31K | $62K | $86K | B | BUY |
| Criminology | $28K | $58K | $78K | C | BUY |
| Biology | $28K | $55K | $74K | C | CAUTION |
| Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management | $28K | $50K | $68K | C | CAUTION |
| Animal Sciences | $28K | $48K | $65K | C | CAUTION |
| Psychology | $28K | $48K | $65K | C | CAUTION |
| Agriculture | $28K | $48K | $65K | C | CAUTION |
| Agricultural Business and Management | $28K | $48K | $65K | C | CAUTION |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $28K | $50K | $67K | C | CAUTION |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $28K | $45K | $61K | D | CAUTION |
| Education | $28K | $45K | $60K | D | CAUTION |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness | $28K | $42K | $58K | D | CAUTION |
| Music | $29K | $42K | $57K | D | CAUTION |
Frequently Asked Questions
It depends on your major. The highest-ROI major at Texas A & M University-Kingsville earns a grade of B, with median debt of $24K and year-5 earnings of $129K. Compare debt-to-earnings ratios across majors before deciding.
Texas A & M University-Kingsville has a 100% graduation rate. A higher graduation rate generally correlates with better student support and outcomes, which can impact your return on investment.
Median debt varies significantly by major at Texas A & M University-Kingsville. For example, Civil Engineering graduates have median debt of $24K. Review the ROI by Major table above for a full breakdown.
The top-earning major is Civil Engineering with median year-5 earnings of $129K. We rank each major by its debt-to-earnings ROI score to help you compare options.
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ROI scores are calculated by comparing median debt at graduation to median earnings 1 and 5 years after completion, weighted by graduation rate. Grades range from A (strong return) to F (poor return).