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West Texas A & M University

#835 in US ranking Canyon, TX
Type:
Public
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$24,705
Tuition & fees
$9,664
Avg. aid
$8,436
Receiving aid
94%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
99%
SAT range
950–1170
ACT range
18–23

Outcomes

Graduation rate
55%
Median salary
$45,652
1 yr after graduation

What are the graduation rates for students at West Texas A & M University?

West Texas A&M University's reported four-year graduation rate is 32%, while its six-year rate is 48%. These figures track completion over different periods and are most useful as indicators of how long a defined group of students took to finish - not as predictions for an individual applicant.

The institution also reports an overall graduation measure of 55% and a first-year retention rate of 70%. The overall measure should not be treated as interchangeable with the six-year figure: graduation statistics can use different cohorts, degree types or reporting definitions. Students comparing colleges should use the same measure and year for each institution.

For a more personal estimate of time to degree, prospective students can examine the required course sequence for their major. Transfer-credit decisions, course availability, enrollment intensity and changes of major can all affect an individual timeline, but the reported rates alone do not establish which factors produced WT's outcomes.

What is the earning potential for graduates at West Texas A & M University?

College Scorecard program data report different early-career earnings across fields studied at West Texas A&M University. The figures are program-level median earnings measured one year after completion for the federally aided graduates covered by the measure; they are not starting-salary offers or forecasts for all graduates.

Examples in the October 2026 data include about $68,023 for computer science, $65,323 for mechanical engineering and $60,278 for registered nursing. The reported figure for accounting is $40,194, while psychology is $26,796. Differences may reflect occupations, further study, location and the graduates represented - not simply the value of one degree compared with another.

One-year earnings omit much of a career and do not account for an individual student's borrowing or living costs. They are best read alongside program curriculum, completion prospects, likely licensing requirements and the total price a student would pay. Career support is also distinct from a measured employment or earnings outcome.

West Texas A & M University Graduation Rate

Avg. graduation
55%
4-year graduation
32%
6-year graduation
48%

West Texas A & M University Retention and Employment

First-year retention, full-time students
70%
First-year retention, part-time students
65%
Employed 1 year after graduation
97%

West Texas A & M University Median Alumni Salary Over Time

1 year after graduation
$45,652
4 years after graduation
$55,166
5 years after graduation
$55,669
7 years after graduation
$59,499
10 years after starting college
$55,024

Alumni Salary for West Texas A & M University Degrees

Degrees

Avg. salary

Accounting and Related Services

$40,194

Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services

$22,442

Agricultural Business and Management

$40,161

Agricultural Public Services

$23,723

Animal Sciences

$24,972

Biology, General

$29,492

Business Administration, Management and Operations

$42,597

Business/Commerce, General

$43,696

Computer Science

$68,023

Criminal Justice and Corrections

$36,506

Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft

$22,421

English Language and Literature, General

$23,880

Finance and Financial Management Services

$38,159

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General

$28,776

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

$36,469

Management Information Systems and Services

$51,416

Marketing

$35,782

Mechanical Engineering

$65,323

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other

$38,006

Music

$42,424

Psychology, General

$26,796

Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

$33,107

Radio, Television, and Digital Communication

$29,830

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

$60,278

Social Work

$29,161

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness

$33,611

West Texas A & M University Graduations Per Degree

BACHELOR’S Degree

Women Men Total

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

172156328

Health Professions and Related Programs

19532227

Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields

13377210

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

12847175

Biological and Biomedical Sciences

632891

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

612182

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology

333871

Engineering

115869

Education

501262

Visual and Performing Arts

401757

MASTER’S Degree

Women Men Total

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

138149287

Education

791493

Psychology

66874

Health Professions and Related Programs

601373

Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields

25833

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services

91726

Public Administration and Social Service Professions

21526

Mathematics and Statistics

10919

Visual and Performing Arts

7714

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology

5611

DOCTOR’S Degree

Women Men Total

Education

11516

Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields

011

Data last updated on November 5, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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