Tarleton State University
Stephenville, Texas · Public · 12,673 undergraduates
All 48 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Texas high-school graduate (about $34,809/yr). Another 66 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $15,574 |
| $30k to $48k | $16,980 |
| $48k to $75k | $20,396 |
| $75k to $110k | $23,466 |
| $110k and up | $24,076 |
| All families (average) | $20,783 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Bachelor's Degree | $53,503 | +$18,694 | clears the bar | $17,756 | 0.9 yrs |
| Business/Commerce, General | Bachelor's Degree | $66,572 | +$31,763 | clears the bar | $18,093 | 0.6 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $53,821 | +$19,012 | clears the bar | $18,750 | 1 yr |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | $52,999 | +$18,190 | clears the bar | $19,178 | 1.1 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $47,699 | +$12,890 | clears the bar | $19,053 | 1.5 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $89,677 | +$54,868 | clears the bar | $23,250 | 0.4 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $86,431 | +$51,622 | clears the bar | $25,909 | 0.5 yrs |
| Animal Sciences | Bachelor's Degree | $43,185 | +$8,376 | clears the bar | $20,810 | 2.5 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $63,969 | +$29,160 | clears the bar | $20,000 | 0.7 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $68,031 | +$33,222 | clears the bar | $19,500 | 0.6 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $47,795 | +$12,986 | clears the bar | $27,150 | 2.1 yrs |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $50,385 | +$15,576 | clears the bar | $21,022 | 1.3 yrs |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's Degree | $44,106 | +$9,297 | clears the bar | $20,842 | 2.2 yrs |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | Master's Degree | $53,805 | +$18,996 | clears the bar | $36,420 | 1.9 yrs |
| Social Work | Bachelor's Degree | $50,275 | +$15,466 | clears the bar | $22,000 | 1.4 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 48 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 34% of students receive Pell grants · 48% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.