Mathematics at Texas A&M University-College Station

Texas A&M's mathematics program lands squarely in the middle of the pack, with first-year earnings of $45,771 trailing both the Texas median ($49,708) and national average ($48,772). At the 40th percentile statewide, graduates are earning roughly $4,000 less than the typical Texas math major—a gap that persists even after four years. The program sits well below what UT Austin ($60,011) and UT Dallas ($58,238) deliver, though it does beat smaller state schools. For a flagship university with strong STEM credentials, these outcomes suggest the mathematics degree may not leverage the Aggie network as effectively as other majors at the school.

The debt picture is more favorable. At $18,223, borrowing stays below both state and national averages, creating a manageable 0.40 debt-to-earnings ratio. Graduates who can swing in-state tuition will likely pay off loans comfortably, even with the lower starting salaries. The 20% earnings growth over four years shows steady career progression, though it doesn't close the gap with higher-performing programs.

This makes sense for students committed to Texas A&M for other reasons—strong campus culture, established alumni network, reasonable cost—but families purely focused on maximizing math degree ROI should compare closely with UT Austin or UT Dallas. The credential carries weight in Texas, just not premium earnings.