West Texas A & M University Graduate Schools

West Texas A & M University (referred to as WTAMU) is a Public, 4 years school located in Canyon, TX. It is classified as a Master's College and University (larger programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship. The 2023 graduate school tuition & fees at West Texas A & M University is $7,284 for Texas residents and $8,574 for out-of-state students. The school has 2,519 graduate students where it has a total enrollment of 9,602 including undergraduate students.

Graduate School Overview

West Texas A & M University (referred to as WTAMU) is a Public, 4 years school located in Canyon, TX. It is classified as a Master's College and University (larger programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship.
The school is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (7/1/1925 - Current[Estimated Date]).
WTAMU Directory Information
School NameWest Texas A & M University (WTAMU)
Address2501 4th Ave, Canyon, TX 79016-0001
Phone806-651-0000
Webhttps://www.wtamu.edu
Online Applicationhttps://www.wtamu.edu/admissions/apply/index.html
Financial Infohttps://www.wtamu.edu/financialaid
The 2023 graduate school tuition & fees at West Texas A & M University is $7,284 for Texas residents and $8,574 for out-of-state students. The school has 2,519 graduate students where it has a total enrollment of 9,602 including undergraduate students.
It offers total 94 graduate programs through Master's and Doctorate (Research).
Graduate School 2023 Key Facts
School TypePublic, 4 years
Tuition & Fees$8,574
$7,284 for Texas Residents
Student Population2,519
Offered Degrees/ProgramsMaster's and Doctorate (Research)
Number of Programs94 graduate programs
Student to Faculty Ratio17 to 1
The graduate tuition & fees at West Texas A & M University is $7,284 for Texas residents and $8,574 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2022-2023. The tuition per credit hour is $471 for Texas residents and $520 for out-of-state students.
West Texas A & M University offers the alternative tuition planstuition guarantee, prepaid payment plan, tuition payment plan, including tuition guarantee, prepaid payment plan, tuition payment plan.
West Texas A & M University offers the distance education programs. All course works for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for graduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively.
On its campus, remedial services, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers, on-campus daycare for students' children are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services
Distance Learning (Online Classes)Graduate Level Courses & Programs
Special learning Opportunities
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening college
  • Teacher certification
On-Campus Student Services
  • Remedial services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services for completers
  • On-campus daycare for students' children

2023 Graduate Tuition, Fees, Other Expenses

For the academic year 2022-2023, the graduate school tuition & fees of West Texas A & M University is $7,284 for Texas residents and $8,574 for other students. The graduate tuition & fees are stayed same compared to previous academic year.
Data source: 2022-2023 tuition - NCES(National Center for Education Statistics (Last update: July 22, 2022)
2022-2023 Graduate Tuition & fees
Texas ResidentsOut-of-State
TuitionFeesTuitionFees
2018-2019$4,691$2,042$5,518$2,042
2019-2020$4,823$2,059$5,668$2,059
2020-2021$4,968$2,181$5,832$2,181
2021-2022$5,086$2,196$6,378$2,196
2022-2023$5,088$2,196$6,378$2,196
The graduate school tuition & fees of WTAMU is very inexpensive compared to public graduate schools in Texas. The average graduate school tuition for all graduate schools in United States is $19,603 and the Texas graduate tuition is $17,588 (public) / $18,378 (private).
The next table compares the average graduate school tuition by location and school types.
Graduate Tuition & fees Comparison
ResidentsOut-of-State
West Texas A & M University$7,284$8,574
All Graduate Schools$16,007$19,603
Public$11,484$20,787
Private$19,674
Texas Graduate Schools$13,299$17,908
Public$8,153$17,588
Private$18,378
For academic year 2022-2023, the living costs are $14,714 when a student lives on-campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory, school owned apartments, etc.) at West Texas A & M University. On-campus living costs are increased by 6.59% compared to previous academic year. The off-campus living costs are $13,436. Off-campus living costs are stayed same compared to previous academic year.
2022-2023 Living Expenses
Living On-CampusLiving Off-Campus
Room & BoardOther ExpenseRoom & BoardOther Expense
2018-2019$7,496$4,854$8,582$4,854
2019-2020$7,496$4,854$8,582$4,854
2020-2021$7,496$4,854$8,582$4,854
2021-2022$8,950$4,854$8,582$4,854
2022-2023$9,860$4,854$8,582$4,854
For academic year 2022-2023, the tuition per credit hour for graduate programs is $471 for Texas residents and $520 for other students at West Texas A & M University. The graduate tuition per credit hour are stayed same compared to previous academic year.
2022-2023 Graduation Program Tuition per Credit Hour
Texas ResidentsOut-of-State
2018-2019$374$420
2019-2020$382$429
2020-2021$458$514
2021-2022$471$520
2022-2023$471$520

Graduate Programs at WTAMU

West Texas A & M University offers 37 graduate programs for Master's and Doctorate. The next table lists number of programs by offered degree and online availability along with number of completers by degree/certificate programs. Last year, 834 students have completed their study at West Texas A & M University.
Offered Degrees at West Texas A & M University
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Master's Degree360834
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship100
Total370834
The next table shows the popular graduate programs at West Texas A & M University by award level.
  • The most popular Master's program is the Business Administration and Management program with 329 completers.
West Texas A & M University offers 37 programs through Master's and Doctorate. The programs are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Last year total 834 students have completed their graduate studies.
  • 834 students have earned/completed Master's program.
Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Agriculture [+] 9 completers-
Animal Sciences7-
Agronomy and Crop Science2-
Natural Resources and Conservation [+] 7 completers-
Environmental Science7-
Communication and Journalism [+] 5 completers-
Communication5-
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 22 completers-
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance22-
Education [+] 93 completers-
Education2-
Curriculum and Instruction14-
Educational Leadership and Administration24-
Educational/Instructional Technology15-
Special Education and Teaching15-
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services23-
Engineering [+] 6 completers-
Engineering6-
English Language and Literature [+] 2 completers-
English Language and Literature2-
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 8 completers-
Biology/Biological Sciences8-
Mathematics and Statistics [+] 4 completers-
Mathematics4-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 4 completers-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other)4-
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] 16 completers-
Kinesiology and Exercise Science16-
Psychology [+] 22 completers-
Psychology2-
Counseling Psychology20-
School Psychology0-
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 5 completers-
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies5-
Human Services [+] 18 completers-
Social Work18-
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 15 completers-
Fine/Studio Arts2-
Music13-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 119 completers-
Communication Sciences and Disorders19-
Health/Health Care Administration/Management64-
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse7-
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing29-
Business [+] 465 completers-
Business Administration and Management329-
Accounting19-
Finance72-
Management Information Systems27-
Marketing/Marketing Management18-
History [+] 5 completers-
History5-
Total834
Doctorate (Research) Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Agriculture 0 completers-
Total0

Graduate Student Population at WTAMU

For the academic year 2021-2022, total 2,519 students enrolled into West Texas A & M University graduate schools where it has total 9,602 students including undergraduate students. By attending status, there are 587 full-time and 1,932 part-time graduate students. By gender, 1,016 male and 1,503 female students are attending graduate schools. The next table summarizes the graduate student population by gender and attending status.
Graduate School Student Population By Gender
TotalMaleFemale
Total2,5191,0161,503
Full-time587180407
Part-tme1,9328361,096
The next table summarizes the students population by race/ethnicity.
There are 1,473 White (58.48%), 184 Black/African American (7.30%), 486 Hispanic (19.29%), 155 Asian (6.15%), and 221 students with other races. 106 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
Graduate Student Population By Race/ethnicity
TotalMaleFemale
Total2,5191,0161,503
American Indian/Native American15510
Asian1557778
Black/African American18470114
Hispanic486195291
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander615
White1,473573900
Two More582038
Un-Known361818
Non-resident Alien1065749
West Texas A & M University offers the distance learning opportunities (online degree program and/or courses) for graduate programs. 2,065 graduate students (81.98% of total students) are enrolled online exclusively and 454 graduate students (18.02% of total students) are enrolled some online courses. The next table summarizes the online student population.
Distance Learning Student Population
Number of Graduate Students
Total2,519
Enrolled Online Exclusively2,065
Enrolled Some Online Courses454
Not in Online Courses0
The following table summarizes the graduate students population by age at West Texas A & M University. 424 students are aged 20 to 24 (16.83% of total students), 184 students are aged above 50 (7.30%). Next table summarizes the student population by age at West Texas A & M University.
Graduate Student Population By Age
TotalMaleFemale
Total2,5191,0161,503
Age 20-2134430
Age 22-24390152238
Age 25-29589248341
Age 30-34453185268
Age 35-39390170220
Age 40-49479189290
Age 50-6417764113
Over 64743

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