Texas State University
San Marcos, TX · Public · Graduate degree-granting
A public institution in San Marcos, Texas, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges, Texas State University serves students across multiple degree programs. With 36,177 students, it is a large institution. Graduates earn a median of $56,906 ten years after enrollment, which is 40% above the national median of $40,747. The graduation rate is 55.7%. On the financial side, median graduate debt is $21,000, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 2.71x. The average net price after financial aid is $16,805 per year. The most popular programs include Psychology, Sports & Fitness, Business Administration & Management, Criminal Justice & Corrections, and Public Relations.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$56,906
Graduation Rate
55.7%
Median Debt
$21,000
Average Net Price
$16,805
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
0.85x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
2.71x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
36,177
Admission Rate
89.3%
Average SAT
1103
Retention Rate
80.1%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$11,450
Out-of-State Tuition
$22,930
Pell Grant Rate
37.2%
Federal Loan Rate
41.0%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$12,715
Income $30K–$48K
$13,557
Income $48K–$75K
$13,804
Income $110K+
$24,713
Student Demographics
Women
60.1%
White
36.4%
Black
9.5%
Hispanic
41.1%
Asian
2.8%
Two or More Races
3.1%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
57.0%
Accreditations
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics — Dietetics (DIETI) - Dietetic Internship, Didactic Program in Dietetics (Accredited)
- American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education — Physical Therapy (PT) - Professional programs for the physical therapist (Accredited)
- American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation — Professional Psychology (IPSY) - Predoctoral internship programs (Accredited)
- American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology — Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) - Graduate degree programs (Accredited)
- Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education — Health Services Administration (HSA) - Graduate programs in health services administration (Accredited)
- Commission on English Language Program Accreditation — English Language (Accredited)
- Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology — Radiologic Technology (RADTT) - Programs for radiation therapists (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)
- Teacher Education Accreditation Council, Accreditation Committee — Baccalaureate Teacher Education Accreditation Council (BTEAC) - Baccalaureate programs, Graduate Teacher Education Accreditation Council (GTEAC) - Graduate programs (Preaccredited)
Programs (157)
Bachelor (73)
Master (57)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Social Work | $62,619 | 97 |
| Business Administration & Management | $109,005 | 94 |
| Teacher Education | $54,565 | 93 |
| Cognitive Psychology | $63,761 | 76 |
| Computer Science | Not reported | 67 |
| Educational Administration | $66,494 | 60 |
| Accounting | $99,772 | 55 |
| Sports & Fitness | $64,908 | 49 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | Not reported | 48 |
| Rhetoric & Composition | $65,348 | 41 |
| Non-Professional Legal Studies | Not reported | 40 |
| Special Education | $62,709 | 39 |
| Communications | $70,534 | 36 |
| Communication Disorders | $71,450 | 31 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | Not reported | 30 |
| Health Services Administration | $72,926 | 30 |
| Music | $37,655 | 27 |
| Foods, Nutrition & Wellness | $64,351 | 25 |
| Ecology | $59,573 | 25 |
| Geography | Not reported | 24 |
| Registered Nursing | $111,334 | 24 |
| Clinical Psychology | $62,661 | 23 |
| Biology | $63,079 | 21 |
| Secondary Education | $59,180 | 20 |
| Public Administration | $68,342 | 20 |
| Engineering | Not reported | 19 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | $65,491 | 19 |
| Public Health | Not reported | 19 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | $44,837 | 19 |
| History | $48,794 | 19 |
| Construction Engineering Technology | Not reported | 17 |
| English Language & Literature | $58,914 | 17 |
| Political Science | Not reported | 17 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $74,866 | 16 |
| Anthropology | Not reported | 16 |
| Philosophy | Not reported | 13 |
| Agriculture | Not reported | 12 |
| International Studies | Not reported | 12 |
| Sustainability Studies | Not reported | 12 |
| Gerontology | Not reported | 11 |
| Physics | Not reported | 11 |
| Mathematics | Not reported | 10 |
| Marketing | Not reported | 10 |
| Applied Mathematics | Not reported | 9 |
| Sociology | $70,116 | 9 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | $65,834 | 9 |
| Human Resources Management | Not reported | 8 |
| Natural Resources Conservation | Not reported | 7 |
| Engineering-Related Fields | Not reported | 7 |
| Biochemistry & Molecular Biology | Not reported | 7 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | Not reported | 7 |
| Educational Assessment | Not reported | 6 |
| Romance Languages | Not reported | 5 |
| Education, Other | Not reported | 4 |
| Parks, Recreation & Leisure Facilities Management | $51,883 | 4 |
| Information Science | Not reported | 3 |
| Legal Support Services | $67,050 | 1 |
Doctoral (6)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Administration | $91,833 | 20 |
| Materials Engineering | Not reported | 13 |
| Geography | Not reported | 6 |
| Computer Science | Not reported | 5 |
| Natural Resources Conservation | Not reported | 3 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Not reported | 3 |
First Professional (1)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | $76,047 | 42 |
Graduate Certificate (5)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Professional Legal Studies | Not reported | 38 |
| Special Education | Not reported | 28 |
| Philosophy | Not reported | 9 |
| Communications | Not reported | 8 |
| Health Services Administration | Not reported | 6 |
Undergraduate Certificate (1)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Geography | $61,225 | Not reported |
Show 14 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Resources Conservation | Graduate Certificate | 2 |
| Natural Resources Management | Graduate Certificate | 2 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | Graduate Certificate | 2 |
| Bilingual Education | Master | 2 |
| Secondary Education | Doctoral | 2 |
| Computer Engineering | Master | 2 |
| Chemistry | Master | 2 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Graduate Certificate | 2 |
| Design & Applied Arts | Master | 2 |
| Education, Other | Doctoral | 1 |
| Legal Support Services | Graduate Certificate | 1 |
| Anthropology | Doctoral | 1 |
| Geography | Graduate Certificate | 1 |
| Music | Graduate Certificate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Master's English Programs
- Highest Earning Master's History Programs
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Agriculture Programs
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Engineering Technology Programs
- Highest Earning Master's Family & Consumer Sciences Programs
- Highest Earning Master's Parks & Recreation Programs
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Computer Science Programs in Texas
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Engineering Programs in Texas
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Nursing & Health Programs in Texas
- Highest Earning Master's Nursing & Health Programs in Texas
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