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This school$7.4k
Public 4-yr avg$11k
Source: IPEDS 2024
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Texas A&M University-Central Texas
Killeen, TX
Texas A&M University-Central Texas at a glance
Texas A&M University-Central Texas is a public university in Killeen, Texas with 2,403 students (IPEDS, fall 2024 enrollment). Its published in-state tuition is $7,363 (IPEDS, charges for academic year 2024-25); students who received federal aid paid an average net price of $1,300 a year after grants (College Scorecard, a prior cohort). 46% of students take federal loans, and borrowers leave with a median $17,750 (College Scorecard). By program, the highest graduate earnings four years after finishing are in Nursing (RN), bachelor's ($95,566) and Business Administration, master's ($86,018) (College Scorecard, 2017-19 graduates).
Tuition
$7,363
2024-25
Acceptance
Open admission
Fall 2024 applicants
Students
2,403
Fall 2024
Type
University
Setting
Rural
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$7,363
Out-of-State Tuition
$17,154
Avg On-Campus Living
Not available
Avg Off-Campus Living
$11,394
Financial Aid & Outcomes
College Scorecard
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price: $7,363
Net price (after aid): $1,300
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k: $509
$30k – $48k: $3,946
Can federal loans cover it? (2026 limits)
At every income level reported here, the average net price is within the $25,500 a first-year dependent student and their parents can borrow from the federal government for loans made from 1 July 2026.
The ceiling is $5,500 in the student’s own Direct Loan plus up to $20,000 in Parent PLUS, which requires that the parent has no adverse credit history. Net prices are averages for a prior cohort of aid recipients, not a quote. Source: Federal Student Aid loan limits. Where this gap is largest.
After graduation
Median debt at graduation: $17,750
Est. monthly loan payment: $188
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants: 50%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans: 46%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
How does cost line up with outcomes across colleges? See our analysis of college cost vs. graduation and earnings, an association shaped by selectivity and sector, not proof a pricier college pays off.
FAFSA earnings check
: Not flaggedTexas A&M University-Central Texas does not trigger the FAFSA's "lower earnings" notice. Its graduates' median earnings four years after completing were $60,393, above the $33,352 median for high school graduates aged 25 to 34 in Texas.
This is one figure for the whole institution, not for any program: earnings differ by credential and field. It covers graduates who completed in 2017-18 and 2018-19, received federal aid, and were working and not enrolled when earnings were measured in 2022 and 2023, in January 2026 dollars. The Department says the notice is informational only: it does not change aid eligibility. Source: U.S. Department of Education, FSA Data Center, March 2026 release. Which colleges are flagged, and what changed.
Source: IPEDS, charges for academic year 2024-25 (provisional release)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
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Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Lower net price
$1.3k below avg
Out-of-state value
$17.2k below avg
Strong aid for lower incomes
Reported net price for the $0–30k band runs below average.
Affordability snapshot
In-state tuition
$7.4k
below avg
Out-of-state
$17.2k
below avg
Net price
$1.3k
below avg
Pell
50%
above avg
Median debt
$17.8k
below avg
“Avg” comparisons reference national IPEDS / College Scorecard averages (~2022–23); figures are directional and vary by school and year.
Admissions
Acceptance rate
Open admission
SAT range
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ACT range
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Source: IPEDS, applicants for fall 2024 (provisional release)
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Killeen, TX 76549
Academics
Studying online: most students study entirely online
In Fall 2023, 1,468 of Texas A&M University-Central Texas's 2,255 students (65%) were enrolled entirely at a distance. A further 469 (21%) took at least one distance course alongside in-person study.
Distance-education figures count STUDENTS enrolled in Fall 2023, not programs on offer. "Exclusively at a distance" means a student took only distance courses that term. A college with few or no such students may still run online courses or an online degree, so a low figure is not evidence that online study is unavailable, and a high one is not a judgement of quality either way.
U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS Fall Enrollment (distance education status), Fall 2023
Fields of study
Texas A&M University-Central Texas reported conferring credentials in 31 different fields to the federal government. See which ones, and at what credential level.
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Graduate earnings by program
What Texas A&M University-Central Texas graduates earn, by program
Texas A&M University-Central Texas's bachelor's graduates in Computer and Information Sciences earned a median $63,281 four years after graduating, 31% below the $92,374 national median for the same program (2017-19 graduates, measured 2022-23, College Scorecard). One year after graduating, a later class (2018-20 graduates, measured 2020-21) earned a median $45,536; the two figures describe different graduates, not one class's growth. Graduates who borrowed took out a median $18,940 in federal loans at this college (about $201 a month on a 10-year plan), and had $24,095 in total federal debt including other colleges attended (same degree level).
17 programs at Texas A&M University-Central Texas have federal earnings or debt figures, largest graduating classes first. Earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, earnings measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Debt: graduates of 2018-19 and 2019-20. The national median is the same measure for every program in that field and credential in the U.S.
| Program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after | National median | Federal debt borrowed at this college (median) | Payment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, Bachelor's | $63,281 | $92,374, −31% | $18,940 | $201/mo |
| Liberal Arts and General Studies, Bachelor's | $50,375 | $53,072, −5% | $17,997 | $191/mo |
| Psychology, Bachelor's | $42,417 | $50,706, −16% | $20,110 | $213/mo |
| Business Administration, Bachelor's | $55,689 | $68,257, −18% | $15,875 | $168/mo |
| Business Administration, Master's | $86,018 | $103,485, −17% | $23,430 | $267/mo |
| Criminal Justice, Bachelor's | $43,901 | $55,378, −21% | $20,375 | $216/mo |
| Human Resources, Bachelor's | $58,919 | $68,069, −13% | $23,158 | $246/mo |
| Interdisciplinary Studies, Bachelor's | $50,276 | $55,693, −10% | $14,569 | $154/mo |
| Nursing (RN), Bachelor's | $95,566 | $88,910, +7% | $12,500 | $133/mo |
| Mental Health and Social Services, Master's | $60,366 | $59,571, about the same | $45,406 | $517/mo |
| Social Work, Bachelor's | $58,052 | $51,790, +12% | $22,843 | $242/mo |
| Air Transportation, Bachelor's | $70,147 | $85,825, −18% | — | — |
What the job pays locally
- Nursing (RN) graduates train as registered nurses: median $95,970 in Texas.
- Accounting graduates train as accountants and auditors: median $80,920 in Texas.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025: everyone working in the job, every experience level, not only recent graduates.
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| Program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after | National median | Federal debt borrowed at this college (median) | Payment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting, Bachelor's | $66,786 | $76,194, −12% | $23,450 | $249/mo |
| English, Bachelor's | $37,967 | $48,590, −22% | — | — |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychology, Master's | $67,045 | $65,184, +3% | — | — |
| Teacher Education (by grade level), Master's | $58,826 | $59,916, about the same | — | — |
| Management Information Systems, Bachelor's | $69,468 | $83,290, −17% | — | — |
Median earnings of graduates who received federal student aid, worked, and were not enrolled in school; debt is the median federal loans borrowed at this college by graduates who borrowed (Direct Subsidized, Unsubsidized and Grad PLUS; not Parent PLUS, private loans or interest). Programs with too few graduates are suppressed by the Department of Education. Monthly payment assumes a standard 10-year plan. Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, field-of-study data, 10 June 2026. Download every program (CSV). Same degree, different paycheck: what the national data show. Over the Cap: graduate programs where typical debt exceeds the federal loan limits in force since July 2026. Nursing graduates vs RN pay by state: the early-career benchmark.
Frequently asked questions
About Texas A&M University-Central Texas
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- Where is Texas A&M University-Central Texas located?
- Texas A&M University-Central Texas is located in Killeen, TX, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Texas A&M University-Central Texas?
- Texas A&M University-Central Texas is a public university based in TX. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Texas A&M University-Central Texas?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Texas A&M University-Central Texas is approximately 100% (IPEDS, applicants for fall 2024). Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Texas A&M University-Central Texas?
- Texas A&M University-Central Texas's published in-state tuition is approximately $7,363 per year (IPEDS, charges for academic year 2024-25). This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Texas A&M University-Central Texas?
- Texas A&M University-Central Texas reports total enrollment of approximately 2,403 students (undergraduate plus graduate) (IPEDS, fall 2024 enrollment). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal, see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- How much does Texas A&M University-Central Texas actually cost after financial aid?
- The average net price at Texas A&M University-Central Texas is approximately $1,300 per year. Net price is the total cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships that never have to be repaid, so it is what students actually paid rather than the published sticker price. These are averages for students who received federal aid in a prior cohort, not a quote for any individual family. Run the institution's own Net Price Calculator for a figure specific to you.
- How much student debt do graduates of Texas A&M University-Central Texas have?
- Students who borrowed at Texas A&M University-Central Texas left with a median of approximately $17,750 in federal loans, and about 46% of students took federal loans at all. Both numbers matter: a median describes only the students who borrowed, so it reads very differently at a school where most students borrow than at one where few do. Federal loans only, so private and parent borrowing are not included.
- How should I verify final details about Texas A&M University-Central Texas?
- CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with Texas A&M University-Central Texas.
- How much do Computer and Information Sciences graduates from Texas A&M University-Central Texas earn?
- Texas A&M University-Central Texas's bachelor's graduates in Computer and Information Sciences earned a median $63,281 four years after graduating, 31% below the $92,374 national median for the same program (2017-19 graduates, measured 2022-23, College Scorecard). One year after graduating, a later class (2018-20 graduates, measured 2020-21) earned a median $45,536; the two figures describe different graduates, not one class's growth. Graduates who borrowed took out a median $18,940 in federal loans at this college (about $201 a month on a 10-year plan), and had $24,095 in total federal debt including other colleges attended (same degree level).
- How much do Liberal Arts and General Studies graduates from Texas A&M University-Central Texas earn?
- Texas A&M University-Central Texas's bachelor's graduates in Liberal Arts and General Studies earned a median $50,375 four years after graduating, 5% below the $53,072 national median for the same program (2017-19 graduates, measured 2022-23, College Scorecard). One year after graduating, a later class (2018-20 graduates, measured 2020-21) earned a median $38,253; the two figures describe different graduates, not one class's growth. Graduates who borrowed took out a median $17,997 in federal loans at this college (about $191 a month on a 10-year plan), and had $22,688 in total federal debt including other colleges attended (same degree level).
- Which programs at Texas A&M University-Central Texas have the highest graduate earnings?
- Among the 14 programs at Texas A&M University-Central Texas with a federal earnings figure from at least 30 graduates, the highest medians four years after graduating were Nursing (RN), bachelor's ($95,566); Business Administration, master's ($86,018); and Management Information Systems, bachelor's ($69,468) (2017-19 graduates, measured 2022-23, College Scorecard). That order is one federal measure, not a ranking of program quality: earnings reflect the field and where graduates go to work as well as the program.
- Does Texas A&M University-Central Texas get a "lower earnings" warning on the FAFSA?
- No. In the Department of Education's March 2026 data, which the FAFSA uses now, Texas A&M University-Central Texas's graduates' median earnings four years after completing were $60,393, above the $33,352 median for high school graduates aged 25 to 34 in Texas, so first-year students who list it do not see the lower-earnings notice. The figure describes the whole institution, not any one program.
Fields this college awarded credentials in
The 14 largest of 31 fields Texas A&M University-Central Texas reported, by credentials conferred in 2024-25, using the federal classification of each field. The level is the highest credential actually awarded, which is not always the one a field is best known for.
| Field | Awarded | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 162 | Graduate (109 graduate · 53 bachelor's) |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 77 | Graduate (4 graduate · 73 bachelor's) |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 69 | Graduate (6 graduate · 63 bachelor's) |
| Psychology, General | 50 | Bachelor's |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 43 | Graduate (4 graduate · 39 bachelor's) |
| Accounting and Related Services | 42 | Graduate (13 graduate · 29 bachelor's) |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 42 | Graduate |
| Air Transportation | 39 | Bachelor's |
| Information Science/Studies | 38 | Graduate |
| Business/Commerce, General | 33 | Bachelor's |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 30 | Graduate |
| Education, General | 27 | Graduate (12 graduate · 15 bachelor's) |
| Human Resources Management and Services | 26 | Bachelor's |
| Social Work | 22 | Bachelor's |
Fields are as classified in the federal IPEDS completions collection, which records credentials already conferred. A field listed here was awarded in the reporting year; it does not confirm the program is currently admitting students, and a field CampusPin has no guide for is still shown under its official federal title. Confirm current offerings with the institution.
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Data sources & methodology
Reporting period: 2024. Last verified: June 10, 2026.
Facts on this profile of Texas A&M University-Central Texas are compiled from federal datasets and the institution's own published information.
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