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Bilingual & Multilingual at Texas A & M International University

Laredo, TX · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $55,467/yr (4% vs median)

AI Risk High (29% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (303,500 openings/yr)

ROI 18.7x earnings multiple (7.6x out-of-state)

Ranked #1 of 3 Bilingual & Multilingual programs Top 50%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Bilingual & Multilingual graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$594K	$587K	$555K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	18.9x	18.7x	17.7x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	7.7x	7.6x	7.2x
Probability of Field Employment	70%	66%	57%
DegreeOutlook Score	72	72	73

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$31,384

Out-of-state: $77,528 (7.6x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$12,244

61% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$12,079

2.6 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$54,594

Small cohort — data may not reflect typical outcomes

Program Analysis

At $55,467/yr, Bilingual & Multilingual graduates from Texas A & M International University land near the $53,419 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

The 18.7x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 29% task exposure — and the 6% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The median debt load of $12,079 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

With only 3 programs offering Bilingual & Multilingual nationally, this is a niche field. Texas A & M International University ranks #1 among them.

About Texas A & M International University

Texas A & M International University accepts 46% of applicants, balancing access with selectivity, enrolling 6,502 students in Laredo, TX. With 63% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum. The average net cost of $12,244 over four years represents a 61% discount from published tuition.

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Top Career Paths

Education teachers, postsecondary $72,090/yr

Teachers and instructors, all other $64,690/yr

Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education $64,580/yr

View all 8 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Texas A & M International University's Bilingual & Multilingual program score?

A score of 72/100 indicates strong financial outcomes. Texas A & M International University's Bilingual & Multilingual graduates fare well on earnings, job market size, and return on investment.

How vulnerable is Bilingual & Multilingual to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Bilingual & Multilingual careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 29% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.

How affordable is Bilingual & Multilingual at Texas A & M International University after financial aid?

Sticker price is $31,384, but the average net cost is $12,244 — a 61% discount. For students who qualify for aid, this program is considerably more affordable than it appears.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →