Texas State Student Outcomes

  • 5/10 Overall Rating
  • 4 Year
  • San Marcos, TX
  • 3.8 9 reviews
#9 Best Public Universities in Texas

Graduation Rate

Graduation Rate

Percent of students graduating within 150% of normal completion time

54% vs. 41.9% national median

Bachelor's degree within 6 years

56% vs. 58% national median
Graduation rates for Texas State University
Years Percent Earning Bachelor's Degree
within 4 years 27% earned a bachelor degree
within 5 years 48% earned a bachelor degree
within 6 years 56% earned a bachelor degree

A college's graduation rate is a strong indication of its effectiveness and your potential to find success at a school. These statistics measure the percentage of first-time, full-time students who earned a bachelor degree within four, five or six years from Texas State University. For comparison, approximately 58% of starting students nationally earn a bachelor's degree within six years. Texas State University is less effective than average in terms of graduating students.

Post Graduation Earnings

Post Graduation Earnings

Average Salary After 10 Years

$49,200 vs. $34,300 national median
Average salary after attending Texas State University
Years Average Earnings
after 6 years $38,300 per year
after 7 years $40,900 per year
after 8 years $44,100 per year
after 9 years $45,500 per year
after 10 years $49,200 per year

10 years after enrolling, the average income of former Texas State University students who are working and no longer in school is $49,200, which is 43% higher than the national median.

Data sources, U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / Department of Treasury

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Student Loan Debt

Student Loan Debt Upon Graduation

Median Student Loan Debt for Graduates

$21,250

Percent of students receiving Federal Loans

53%

Student Loan Repayment

Median Loan Payment

$219 per month

Percent of students actively repaying their loans

55% vs. 47% national average

If you are having trouble affording your Texas State student loan debt, explore your options.

Other Colleges to Consider

Students applying to Texas State University often consider these colleges

Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=228459.

Earnings data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / Department of Treasury.

Last updated: August 2026