The "sticker price" before scholarships or aid. Very few students pay this full amount.
The typical amount students who borrowed money owe when they finish their degree.
Tuition at Texas A&M University-College Station is $13,154 per year for in-state students and $40,124 for out-of-state students.
After grants, scholarships, and financial aid, the average student pays $21,315 per year — significantly less than the sticker price for many students.
The median student loan debt at graduation is $17,804. Given median earnings of $72,097, this represents a manageable debt-to-income ratio for most graduates.