Cost of WTAMU
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $24,705 |
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| Tuition and fees, in-state | $9,664 |
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| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $24,829 |
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| Housing and food (on campus) | $11,101 |
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| Books and supplies | $1,600 |
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| Average net price after aid | $17,909 |
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Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
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| $0–30,000 | $16,503 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $16,009 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $16,620 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $18,867 |
| $110,001+ | $22,221 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with WTAMU's net price calculator ↗.
Majors and programs at WTAMU
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Bachelor's degree programs (55)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Computer Science | 36 | $93,925 | $16,500 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 74 | $82,350 | $14,500 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 235 | $79,258 | $18,750 |
| Civil Engineering | 23 | $60,581 | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | 118 | $55,550 | $17,750 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | 67 | $55,107 | $18,651 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 118 | $54,159 | $18,500 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 78 | $47,470 | $18,625 |
| Marketing | 64 | $46,211 | $17,017 |
| Agricultural Business and Management | 115 | $45,673 | $15,000 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 191 | $45,245 | $18,750 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 64 | $44,763 | $15,000 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 111 | $42,254 | $19,000 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 312 | $41,887 | $18,750 |
| Business/Commerce | 145 | $41,447 | $16,050 |
| Communication and Media Studies | 31 | $41,404 | — |
| Music | 35 | $40,324 | $19,863 |
| Agriculture | 64 | $39,401 | $19,207 |
| Social Work | 56 | $37,511 | $21,250 |
| Political Science and Government | 19 | $37,449 | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 188 | $36,761 | $15,000 |
| Agricultural Public Services | 33 | $36,529 | — |
| Chemistry | 28 | $36,299 | — |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | 36 | $34,778 | — |
| Psychology | 74 | $34,463 | $20,250 |
| Design and Applied Arts | 20 | $32,655 | — |
| Biology | 119 | $31,909 | $17,602 |
| Zoology/Animal Biology | 43 | $31,246 | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 31 | $30,837 | — |
| Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services | 31 | $24,185 | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 5 | — | — |
| Animal Sciences | — | — | — |
| Biotechnology | — | — | — |
| Business/Managerial Economics | 24 | — | — |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | 27 | — | — |
| Dance | 13 | — | — |
| Education | 66 | — | $20,230 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 25 | — | — |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 19 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature | 23 | — | — |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | 6 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 20 | — | — |
| History | 21 | — | — |
| Homeland Security | 51 | — | — |
| Journalism | 5 | — | — |
| Mathematics | 15 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 16 | — | — |
| Physics | 3 | — | — |
| Plant Sciences | 160 | — | — |
| Public Administration | 4 | — | — |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 12 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 2 | — | — |
| Social Sciences | 7 | — | — |
| Sociology | 9 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 35 | — | $20,000 |
Master's degree programs (35)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Management Information Systems and Services | 34 | $118,849 | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 76 | $113,275 | $27,077 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 30 | $104,989 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 397 | $104,152 | $28,434 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | 98 | $92,578 | $20,700 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 55 | $89,631 | $33,816 |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design | 29 | $69,319 | $25,000 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | 35 | $64,033 | $35,257 |
| Special Education and Teaching | 24 | $62,514 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | 18 | $60,825 | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 45 | $57,674 | $26,541 |
| Social Work | 33 | $55,207 | $28,904 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | 45 | $54,965 | $32,429 |
| Marketing | 24 | $54,056 | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 98 | $49,862 | $49,684 |
| Agriculture | 25 | — | — |
| Animal Sciences | 17 | — | — |
| Biology | 7 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | 7 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 1 | — | — |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 24 | — | — |
| Education | 10 | — | — |
| Engineering | 15 | — | — |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 1 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature | 17 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 5 | — | — |
| History | 7 | — | — |
| Mathematics | 29 | — | — |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 5 | — | — |
| Music | 16 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 12 | — | — |
| Plant Sciences | 3 | — | — |
| Psychology | 2 | — | — |
| Public Administration | 2 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 19 | — | — |
Doctoral degree programs (2)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Agriculture | 3 | — | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 30 | — | — |
Graduate certificate programs (1)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 7 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is WTAMU's acceptance rate?
West Texas A & M University admits 99% of applicants. Admitted students average 1,050 on the SAT.
How much does WTAMU cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $24,705 a year (tuition and fees: $9,664 in-state, $24,829 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $17,909 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $16,503.
How much do WTAMU graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $55,024 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 56th of 93 similar colleges in Texas. The best-paid bachelor's program is computer science ($93,925 a year after graduation).
What is WTAMU's graduation rate?
51% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 70% of first-year students return for a second year.