Is West Texas A & M University worth it?
West Texas A & M University is a public, four-year institution in Canyon, Texas (small town). It awarded 2,335 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in business administration and management, general studies and registered nursing.
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Federal context for West Texas A & M University
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Median earnings 1 year after
$43,203
Median earnings 4 years after
$55,166
Median earnings 10 years after
$50,741
Average net price
$19,487
Completion rate
55%
Completions (2024)
2,335
Years to pay back
1.4 years
Students (undergrad)
6,917
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Bachelor's | $46,614 | $49,241 | 246 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's | $40,793 | $49,618 | 210 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $74,531 | $79,583 | 147 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $43,492 | $71,979 | 103 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | Bachelor's | $26,513 | $51,397 | 77 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $28,507 | $43,403 | 62 |
| Marketing | Bachelor's | $40,465 | $58,303 | 60 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's | $78,028 | $93,938 | 58 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $37,978 | $58,011 | 57 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's | $42,650 | $66,534 | 54 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $30,101 | $45,193 | 52 |
| Business/Commerce, General | Bachelor's | $43,167 | $60,430 | 52 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's | $40,313 | $48,492 | 51 |
| Social Work | Bachelor's | $34,664 | $44,174 | 44 |
| Music | Bachelor's | $50,881 | $48,656 | 41 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 193 |
| General Studies | Bachelor's | 175 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 121 |
| Business/Commerce, General | Bachelor's | 90 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 87 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Bachelor's | 82 |
| Agronomy and Crop Science | Bachelor's | 73 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | Bachelor's | 71 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 69 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 66 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Services | 32% | 8,815 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 19% | 5,159 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 6% | 1,787 |
| Finance and Insurance | 6% | 1,774 |
| Manufacturing | 6% | 1,665 |
| Retail Trade | 6% | 1,658 |
| Public Administration | 5% | 1,421 |
| Wholesale Trade | 3% | 844 |
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Sources: federal figures for West Texas 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.
Updated September 18, 2026 · Methodology · Report a problem with this page