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12,673
students enrolled
3,643
degrees and certificates a year
48%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$20,783
average net price a year
Tuition $4,416 in state, $14,496 out of state
$46,729
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$53,040
median earnings, 10 years after entry
89% working
Career retraining programs listed on its site.
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Business & management | 21% | 751 |
| Agriculture | 11% | 407 |
| Health professions | 9% | 328 |
| Parks, recreation & fitness | 9% | 308 |
| Psychology | 8% | 292 |
AI and data programs
Tarleton State University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.
The job market around Tarleton State University
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Erath County, where the college is.
10
open professional jobs
0
entry level
10%
ask for AI skills
1 jobs
3.5%
unemployment in Erath County
2026-09 · down 0.4 points from a year earlier
$65,351
median household income
Erath County
35%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 2.2% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, health professions, psychology, which lead to finance (1 open), operations (1 open), marketing (1 open).
Hiring most: Tarleton State University (7), TechnipFMC (2), Texas A&M University System [TARLETON_External] (1).
What they hire for: Clinical (2), Engineering (2), Customer Success (1), Executive Leadership (1), Finance (1), Fundraising & development (1). Clinical jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: North Central Texas Workforce Development Board.
- Workforce Solutions for North Central TexasStephenville · 254-965-5100 · Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
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Common questions
- How big is Tarleton State University?
- Tarleton State University enrolls about 12,673 students and is a public 4-year institution in Stephenville, Texas. It awards about 3,643 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at Tarleton State University?
- 48% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do Tarleton State University graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $46,729 six years after entry and $53,040 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does Tarleton State University offer AI or data science degrees?
- Tarleton State University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.
- Are there jobs near Tarleton State University?
- 10 open professional jobs are listed in Erath County, 0 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. Tarleton State University has the most openings.
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