History at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi

A Texas A&M-Corpus Christi history degree starts at $30,650—roughly $3,600 below the Texas median for history majors and falling in the 40th percentile statewide. While the debt load of $27,250 is actually higher than most Texas programs, it remains manageable with a 0.89 debt-to-earnings ratio. The gap becomes more apparent when you see what history graduates earn at other Texas schools: UT Arlington grads make $44,806, while A&M College Station history majors earn $42,899. Your student would be starting nearly $12,000 behind peers at the flagship campus.

The program does show 24% earnings growth over four years, reaching $37,862, which is respectable for a humanities degree. However, this still trails the typical Texas history graduate and barely edges above the national median. Given the school's 89% acceptance rate and accessibility (40% Pell grant recipients), this may be more about affordability than maximizing earnings potential.

For a family weighing the investment, this works if cost and location matter more than maximizing earning power. The debt isn't crushing, and the degree provides a foundation for graduate school or careers where personal drive matters more than credential prestige. But if your student has options at UT Arlington or A&M College Station at similar net cost, those programs deliver materially better economic outcomes.