Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
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How strong are the academics at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

18:1
Student to faculty ratio
29
Average class size
20%
4-year grad rate

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

Texas A&M - Corpus Christi has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 18:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Class Sizes
2-9
143
10-19
274
20-29
376
30-39
162
40-49
62
50-99
133
100+
12

Honors Programs

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on Texas A&M - Corpus Christi's website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi:

58%
First-year retention rate
20%
4-year grad rate
34%
6-year grad rate

The average base annual salary of students who were employed within six months of graduation is $64,394. This is higher than the national average of $48,300.

$64,394
$48,300 (National Average)

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Psychology, General
Biomedical Sciences, General
Business Administration and Management, General
54.8
87.44
120.08
152.72
185.36
218

The Full List

Major Graduates
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biomedical Sciences, General 101
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 76
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 82
  • Accounting 66
  • Business/Commerce, General 65
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 63
  • Finance, General 40
  • Management Information Systems, General 15
  • Business/Managerial Economics 6
Communication
  • Communication and Media Studies 37
  • Communication, General 37
  • Mass Communication/Media Studies 23
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 46
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 51
Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering 54
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering 15
  • Civil Engineering, General 1
  • Industrial Engineering 0
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
  • Surveying Technology/Surveying 7
  • Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician 4
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 28
Foreign Languages
  • Spanish Language and Literature 5
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 218
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 42
  • HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS 42
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 42
  • Health/Health Care Administration/Management 21
  • Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 8
History
  • History, General 20
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 60
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 7
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 151
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Environmental Science 42
Parks
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 77
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 9
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Philosophy 7
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 15
  • Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General 6
  • Geology/Earth Science, General 3
  • Physics, General 2
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 120
Social Sciences
  • Political Science and Government, General 9
  • Sociology, General 4
  • Economics, General 0
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Art/Art Studies, General 23
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 21
  • Graphic Design 14
  • Music, General 12

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