Is Tarleton State University worth it?
Tarleton State University is a public, four-year institution in Stephenville, Texas (small town). It awarded 3,736 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in exercise science and kinesiology, psychology and business administration and management.
Employer and job title data for Tarleton State University is being added
Federal data below is live now. When the scan lands, this page will show graduates found employed, top employers, first and current job titles, industries, metros and the trend by class year.
- Employers and job titles from public professional profiles
- Industries, metros and states graduates were found in
- Found employed by class year, 2020 to 2025
Claimed schools are scanned first
Federal data
Federal context for Tarleton State University
Published by the federal government for federally aided students. It does not say which employers hire graduates.
Median earnings 1 year after
$45,879
Median earnings 4 years after
$57,758
Median earnings 10 years after
$53,040
Average net price
$20,783
Completion rate
48%
Completions (2024)
3,736
Years to pay back
1.4 years
Students (undergrad)
12,673
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Bachelor's | $48,381 | $53,503 | 324 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $74,753 | $89,677 | 270 |
| Business/Commerce, General | Bachelor's | $49,471 | $66,572 | 216 |
| Agricultural Business and Management | Bachelor's | $45,097 | $54,993 | 184 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $43,186 | $53,821 | 176 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's | $36,117 | $52,999 | 170 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $32,937 | $47,699 | 141 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $49,353 | $63,969 | 138 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $71,832 | $86,431 | 129 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's | $35,270 | $44,106 | 121 |
| Animal Sciences | Bachelor's | $30,695 | $43,185 | 89 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Master's | $53,121 | $58,498 | 81 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $35,715 | $50,385 | 73 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's | $48,530 | $68,031 | 71 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Master's | $48,645 | $56,646 | 67 |
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 | 263 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 258 |
| Business/Commerce, General | Bachelor's | 202 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 159 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | Bachelor's | 156 |
| Animal Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 139 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 125 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 123 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | Bachelor's | 99 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Bachelor's | 94 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Services | 31% | 11,528 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 17% | 6,342 |
| Retail Trade | 7% | 2,424 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 6% | 2,309 |
| Manufacturing | 6% | 2,220 |
| Finance and Insurance | 5% | 2,008 |
| Public Administration | 5% | 1,977 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 4% | 1,322 |
Similar schools
Other public four year schools in Texas
Same state, same sector, nearest by completions.
University of Houston-Downtown
Houston, TX
33%
completion rate
3,627
completions
Graduate data being added
See the pageEast Texas A&M University
Commerce, TX
43%
completion rate
3,383
completions
Graduate data being added
See the pageSan Antonio College
San Antonio, TX
26%
completion rate
3,052
completions
Graduate data being added
See the pageFor school staff
Claim this page
Correct your page, verify your outcomes, and add the graduates a public profile scan cannot see. Claimed schools are scanned first.
Sources: federal figures for Tarleton State University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Texas. Counts under 10 are not published.
Updated September 18, 2026 · Methodology · Report a problem with this page