Finance and Financial Management Services (Bachelor's Degree) at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi

Median Earnings (1yr)

$36,656

5th percentile

10th percentile in Texas

Median Debt

$22,750

2% below national median

Analysis

Texas A&M-Corpus Christi's finance program produces graduates earning $36,656 in their first year—nearly $16,000 below the Texas median and barely two-thirds of what the typical finance graduate makes nationally. Among 59 finance programs in Texas, this ranks in just the 10th percentile, meaning 90% of comparable programs deliver stronger early earnings. For context, graduates from Texas A&M's College Station campus start at $71,409, nearly double what Corpus Christi graduates earn with the same degree title.

The debt load of $22,750 sits right at the state median, which ordinarily would be manageable. But paired with such weak earnings, the 0.62 debt-to-earnings ratio becomes problematic. A finance graduate here carries debt equal to 62% of their first year's salary—a burden that will take years to pay down while peers at stronger programs are building wealth. The moderate sample size of 30-100 graduates suggests this pattern is reliable, not a statistical fluke.

This program makes sense only if staying in Corpus Christi is non-negotiable or if you're certain about transferring internally to the College Station campus. Otherwise, families should seriously consider Texas's many stronger finance programs, particularly public options like UT-Austin or Texas A&M-College Station that offer dramatically better earnings outcomes at comparable costs.

Where Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all finance and financial management services bachelors's programs nationally

Earnings Distribution

How Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi graduates compare to all programs nationally

Compare to Similar Programs in Texas

Finance and Financial Management Services bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Texas (59 total in state)

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt	Debt/Earnings
Texas A & M University-Corpus ChristiCorpus Christi	$9,748	$36,656	—	$22,750	0.62
Southern Methodist UniversityDallas	$64,460	$83,159	$113,839	$19,500	0.23
The University of Texas at AustinAustin	$11,678	$81,844	$95,994	$20,500	0.25
Texas Christian UniversityFort Worth	$57,220	$78,453	$90,933	$19,500	0.25
Texas A&M University-College StationCollege Station	$13,099	$71,409	$90,976	$16,880	0.24
University of Phoenix-TexasDallas	—	$70,963	$59,017	$48,469	0.68
National Median	—	$53,590	—	$23,332	0.44

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with finance and financial management services graduates

Financial Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate accounting, investing, banking, insurance, securities, and other financial activities of a branch, office, or department of an establishment.

$161,700/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Treasurers and Controllers

Direct financial activities, such as planning, procurement, and investments for all or part of an organization.

$161,700/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Investment Fund Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate investment strategy or operations for a large pool of liquid assets supplied by institutional investors or individual investors.

$161,700/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Chief Executives

Determine and formulate policies and provide overall direction of companies or private and public sector organizations within guidelines set up by a board of directors or similar governing body. Plan, direct, or coordinate operational activities at the highest level of management with the help of subordinate executives and staff managers.

$105,350/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Chief Sustainability Officers

Communicate and coordinate with management, shareholders, customers, and employees to address sustainability issues. Enact or oversee a corporate sustainability strategy.

$105,350/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

General and Operations Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate the operations of public or private sector organizations, overseeing multiple departments or locations. Duties and responsibilities include formulating policies, managing daily operations, and planning the use of materials and human resources, but are too diverse and general in nature to be classified in any one functional area of management or administration, such as personnel, purchasing, or administrative services. Usually manage through subordinate supervisors. Excludes First-Line Supervisors.

$105,350/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Personal Financial Advisors

Advise clients on financial plans using knowledge of tax and investment strategies, securities, insurance, pension plans, and real estate. Duties include assessing clients' assets, liabilities, cash flow, insurance coverage, tax status, and financial objectives. May also buy and sell financial assets for clients.

$102,140/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Financial and Investment Analysts

Conduct quantitative analyses of information involving investment programs or financial data of public or private institutions, including valuation of businesses.

$101,910/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Financial Risk Specialists

Analyze and measure exposure to credit and market risk threatening the assets, earning capacity, or economic state of an organization. May make recommendations to limit risk.

$101,910/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Budget Analysts

Examine budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and regulations. Analyze budgeting and accounting reports.

$87,930/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Business Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in business administration and management, such as accounting, finance, human resources, labor and industrial relations, marketing, and operations research. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Insurance Underwriters

Review individual applications for insurance to evaluate degree of risk involved and determine acceptance of applications.

$79,880/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi, approximately 40% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.

Sample Size: Based on 31 graduates with reported earnings and 36 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.