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Mechanical Engineering at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi

Corpus Christi, TX · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $66,404/yr (-6% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (53% exposed)

Job Market Large (58,100 openings/yr)

ROI 21.1x earnings multiple (9.8x out-of-state)

Ranked #100 of 320 Mechanical Engineering programs Top 50%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Mechanical Engineering graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$862K	$822K	$704K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	22.1x	21.1x	18.1x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	10.3x	9.8x	8.4x
Probability of Field Employment	80%	71%	50%
DegreeOutlook Score	74	73	70

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$38,992

Out-of-state: $84,132 (9.8x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$60,548

-55% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$26,675

4.8 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$90,045

36% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi's Mechanical Engineering program produces graduates earning $66,404/yr — within striking distance of the $70,527 national average for this field.

With a 21.1x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 18% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Mechanical Engineering career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $26,675 in median debt clears quickly against $66,404 in annual earnings.

A #100 ranking among 320 Mechanical Engineering programs places Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi in the middle-to-upper range. Solid, not exceptional.

A 36% earnings increase from $66,404 to $90,045 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.

About Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi

A 89% acceptance rate means Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi is accessible to most applicants, serving 7,804 students in Corpus Christi, TX.

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Top Career Paths

Architectural and engineering managers $167,740/yr

Aerospace engineers $134,830/yr

Engineering teachers, postsecondary $106,120/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 73/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Mechanical Engineering at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi?

At 73/100, this is a high-performing program. The DegreeOutlook Score combines earnings, AI resilience, and ROI — and this program delivers on all three.

Should I worry about AI if I study Mechanical Engineering at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi?

The 53% AI task exposure score is above average. Our model shows this affecting job availability more than salaries — graduates may face stiffer competition for fewer positions.

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