Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX · Public · Graduate degree-granting
Located in Stephenville, Texas, Tarleton State University is a public institution, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges. With 12,673 students, it is a mid-size institution. Graduates earn a median of $53,040 ten years after enrollment, which is 30% above the national median of $40,747. On the academic side, the graduation rate is 49.6%. For cost considerations, median graduate debt is $19,606, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 2.71x. The average net price after financial aid is $20,783 per year. The most popular programs include Sports & Fitness, Business, Registered Nursing, Psychology, and Criminal Justice & Corrections.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$53,040
Graduation Rate
49.6%
Median Debt
$19,606
Average Net Price
$20,783
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
0.64x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
2.71x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
12,673
Admission Rate
89.5%
Average SAT
1075
Retention Rate
69.8%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$8,302
Out-of-State Tuition
$18,142
Pell Grant Rate
34.4%
Federal Loan Rate
40.0%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$15,574
Income $30K–$48K
$16,980
Income $48K–$75K
$20,396
Income $110K+
$24,076
Student Demographics
Women
64.6%
White
62.8%
Black
5.7%
Hispanic
24.3%
Asian
1.4%
Two or More Races
3.2%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
55.1%
Accreditations
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics — Didactic Program in Dietetics (Preaccredited)
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education — Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels, Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels (Accredited)
- National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation — Music (MUS) (Accredited)
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (92)
Bachelor (56)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Sports & Fitness | $52,999 | 240 |
| Business | $66,572 | 229 |
| Registered Nursing | $89,677 | 210 |
| Psychology | $47,699 | 204 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | $53,821 | 184 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $53,503 | 170 |
| Animal Sciences | $43,185 | 142 |
| Agriculture | Not reported | 113 |
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $44,106 | 96 |
| Business Administration & Management | $63,969 | 95 |
| Wildlife Management | Not reported | 75 |
| Social Work | $50,275 | 73 |
| Accounting | $68,031 | 72 |
| Biology | $47,795 | 70 |
| Communications | $50,385 | 61 |
| Agricultural Business | $54,993 | 60 |
| Teacher Education | Not reported | 55 |
| Marketing | $57,478 | 53 |
| Information Science | Not reported | 44 |
| Industrial Production Technology | $87,678 | 38 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | Not reported | 37 |
| Human Resources Management | $54,613 | 35 |
| Construction Engineering Technology | Not reported | 33 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Not reported | 29 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | $76,980 | 28 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science | $81,042 | 28 |
| Music | $56,671 | 23 |
| English Language & Literature | $45,834 | 20 |
| Agricultural Public Services | Not reported | 19 |
| History | $50,385 | 18 |
| Computer Science | $102,423 | 17 |
| Electrical Engineering | Not reported | 17 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | $77,044 | 17 |
| Mathematics | Not reported | 17 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 14 |
| Civil Engineering | Not reported | 14 |
| Visual & Performing Arts | Not reported | 11 |
| Public Health | Not reported | 11 |
| Finance | Not reported | 11 |
| Fine Arts | $43,665 | 10 |
| Geological Sciences | Not reported | 9 |
| Political Science | $59,542 | 9 |
| Natural Resources Conservation | Not reported | 8 |
| Chemistry | Not reported | 8 |
| International Business | Not reported | 8 |
| Romance Languages | Not reported | 7 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | Not reported | 7 |
| Non-Professional Legal Studies | Not reported | 6 |
| Legal Support Services | Not reported | 5 |
| Nutrition Sciences | Not reported | 5 |
| Sociology | Not reported | 4 |
| Communication Disorders | Not reported | 4 |
| Public Administration | Not reported | 3 |
| Business Information Systems | Not reported | 3 |
| Natural Resources Management | $51,226 | Not reported |
| Zoology | $54,030 | Not reported |
Master (28)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | $86,431 | 158 |
| Cognitive Psychology | $53,805 | 88 |
| Sports & Fitness | Not reported | 68 |
| Human Resources Management | $81,088 | 66 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | Not reported | 55 |
| Social Work | $59,672 | 49 |
| Educational Administration | $64,791 | 47 |
| Agricultural Public Services | $60,588 | 33 |
| Public Administration | $83,252 | 28 |
| Accounting | $87,838 | 24 |
| Information Science | $111,578 | 22 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | $64,860 | 20 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science | Not reported | 18 |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 17 |
| Animal Sciences | Not reported | 15 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | $56,139 | 15 |
| Communications | $50,666 | 10 |
| Secondary Education | $56,646 | 9 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | Not reported | 9 |
| Bioethics & Medical Ethics | Not reported | 9 |
| Agriculture | Not reported | 8 |
| Registered Nursing | $94,823 | 8 |
| Mathematics | Not reported | 7 |
| English Language & Literature | Not reported | 6 |
| Biology | Not reported | 4 |
| Agricultural Business | Not reported | 3 |
| History | Not reported | 3 |
| Teacher Education | $58,498 | Not reported |
Doctoral (1)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Administration | $96,825 | 38 |
Associate (1)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical Laboratory Science | $69,606 | 25 |
Show 6 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Resources Conservation | Master | 2 |
| Computer Engineering | Master | 2 |
| Environmental Engineering | Bachelor | 2 |
| Apparel and Textiles | Bachelor | 2 |
| Physics | Bachelor | 2 |
| Geography | Bachelor | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Master's Agriculture Programs
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Computer Science Programs in Texas
- Highest Earning Master's Computer Science Programs in Texas
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Nursing & Health Programs in Texas
- Highest Earning Master's Nursing & Health Programs in Texas
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Psychology Programs in Texas
- Highest Earning Master's Psychology Programs in Texas
- Highest Earning Bachelor's English Programs in Texas
- Highest Earning Master's Education Programs in Texas
- Highest Earning Doctoral Education Programs in Texas
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