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-Corpus Christi is $9,748 per year for in-state students and $20,794 for out-of-state students.
After grants, scholarships, and financial aid, the average student pays $15,225 per year — significantly less than the sticker price for many students.
The median student loan debt at graduation is $23,000. Given median earnings of $51,865, this represents a manageable debt-to-income ratio for most graduates.