Is Prairie View A & M University worth it?
Prairie View A & M University is a public, four-year institution in Prairie View, Texas (rural area). It awarded 1,660 degrees in 2024, most often in exercise science and kinesiology, business administration and management and psychology.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$41,904
Median earnings 4 years after
$60,602
Median earnings 10 years after
$45,411
Average net price
$13,570
Completion rate
43%
Completions (2024)
1,660
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
8,877
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $83,218 | $91,910 | 164 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $31,823 | $47,743 | 117 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's | $25,594 | $46,693 | 114 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $73,269 | $98,290 | 81 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | Bachelor's | $32,266 | $50,657 | 79 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $22,269 | $48,887 | 74 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Bachelor's | $52,148 | $57,212 | 73 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $38,662 | $53,715 | 73 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's | $66,678 | $88,708 | 67 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $28,947 | $51,499 | 65 |
| Chemical Engineering | Bachelor's | $58,627 | $92,591 | 51 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $28,047 | $44,240 | 49 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Master's | $115,452 | $120,963 | 49 |
| Agriculture, General | Bachelor's | $38,063 | $49,403 | 36 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Master's | $63,776 | $84,059 | 36 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | Bachelor's | 144 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 118 |
| Health and Wellness, General | Bachelor's | 100 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 98 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 93 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | Bachelor's | 88 |
| Agriculture, General | Bachelor's | 75 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 63 |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | Master's | 58 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General | Bachelor's | 56 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Services | 35% | 8,628 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 21% | 5,253 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 7% | 1,697 |
| Retail Trade | 6% | 1,466 |
| Public Administration | 5% | 1,238 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 5% | 1,176 |
| Manufacturing | 5% | 1,136 |
| Finance and Insurance | 3% | 774 |
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Sources: federal figures for Prairie View A & M University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Texas. Counts under 10 are not published.
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