Texas State University
San Marcos, Texas · Public · 36,177 undergraduates
All 100 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Texas high-school graduate (about $34,809/yr). Another 98 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $12,715 |
| $30k to $48k | $13,557 |
| $48k to $75k | $13,804 |
| $75k to $110k | $20,028 |
| $110k and up | $24,713 |
| All families (average) | $16,805 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $50,549 | +$15,740 | clears the bar | $21,000 | 1.3 yrs |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | $55,832 | +$21,023 | clears the bar | $22,084 | 1.1 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $67,048 | +$32,239 | clears the bar | $18,543 | 0.6 yrs |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | Bachelor's Degree | $59,009 | +$24,200 | clears the bar | $19,536 | 0.8 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $52,447 | +$17,638 | clears the bar | $17,000 | 1 yr |
| Marketing | Bachelor's Degree | $71,539 | +$36,730 | clears the bar | $20,000 | 0.5 yrs |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's Degree | $104,127 | +$69,318 | clears the bar | $22,842 | 0.3 yrs |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | Bachelor's Degree | $49,987 | +$15,178 | clears the bar | $20,964 | 1.4 yrs |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's Degree | $75,100 | +$40,291 | clears the bar | $21,291 | 0.5 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $55,605 | +$20,796 | clears the bar | $22,837 | 1.1 yrs |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Bachelor's Degree | $54,053 | +$19,244 | clears the bar | $21,635 | 1.1 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $78,418 | +$43,609 | clears the bar | $21,875 | 0.5 yrs |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's Degree | $47,634 | +$12,825 | clears the bar | $19,769 | 1.5 yrs |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's Degree | $54,099 | +$19,290 | clears the bar | $22,687 | 1.2 yrs |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | Bachelor's Degree | $48,502 | +$13,693 | clears the bar | $19,500 | 1.4 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 100 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 37% of students receive Pell grants · 55% 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.