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.

19:1
Student to faculty ratio
34
Average class size

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 19:1. 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
70
10-19
199
20-29
369
30-39
158
40-49
72
50-99
159
100+
25

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

The average base annual salary of students who were employed within six months of graduation is $6,939,287. This is higher than the national average of $48,300.

$6,939,287
$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
Psychology, General
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Business/Commerce, General
Business Administration and Management, General
52.4
80.72
109.04
137.36
165.68
194

The Full List

Major Graduates
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biomedical Sciences, General 76
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 61
Business
  • Business/Commerce, General 92
  • Business Administration and Management, General 76
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 68
  • Accounting 66
  • Finance, General 42
  • Management Information Systems, General 7
  • Business/Managerial Economics 3
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 2
  • Business/Managerial Economics 1
  • Management Information Systems, General 1
Communication
  • Communication and Media Studies 39
  • Communication, General 39
  • Mass Communication/Media Studies 11
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 42
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 71
Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering 34
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering 16
  • Civil Engineering, General 6
  • Industrial Engineering 1
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
  • Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician 4
  • Surveying Technology/Surveying 3
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 26
Foreign Languages
  • Spanish Language and Literature 7
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 194
  • Health/Health Care Administration/Management 29
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 13
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 13
  • HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS 13
  • Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 8
History
  • History, General 27
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 60
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 7
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 95
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Environmental Science 48
Parks
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 60
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 11
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Philosophy 4
  • Philosophy 1
Physical Sciences
  • Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General 11
  • Chemistry, General 6
  • Chemistry, General 3
  • Physics, General 2
  • Geology/Earth Science, General 2
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 129
  • Psychology, General 1
Social Sciences
  • Political Science and Government, General 11
  • Sociology, General 5
  • Sociology, General 1
  • Political Science and Government, General 1
  • Economics, General 0
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Music, General 19
  • Art/Art Studies, General 18
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 17
  • Graphic Design 11
  • Graphic Design 1
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