Is Stephen F Austin State University worth it?
Stephen F Austin State University is a public, four-year institution in Nacogdoches, Texas (small town). It awarded 2,450 degrees in 2024, most often in multi studies, business and registered nursing.
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Federal context for Stephen F Austin State University
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Median earnings 1 year after
$42,236
Median earnings 4 years after
$55,013
Median earnings 10 years after
$49,634
Average net price
$14,260
Completion rate
53%
Completions (2024)
2,450
Years to pay back
1.0 years
Students (undergrad)
8,728
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Bachelor's | $46,871 | $50,052 | 415 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Master's | $64,896 | $69,559 | 246 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $74,683 | $84,107 | 168 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's | $38,249 | $55,250 | 166 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General | Bachelor's | $34,452 | $44,600 | 126 |
| Business/Commerce, General | Bachelor's | $40,868 | $61,686 | 107 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's | $49,406 | $69,635 | 106 |
| Social Work | Master's | $46,589 | $61,841 | 88 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $33,906 | $50,302 | 87 |
| Marketing | Bachelor's | $46,014 | $57,974 | 85 |
| Music | Bachelor's | $47,318 | $52,341 | 84 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $30,424 | $43,697 | 83 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's | $49,445 | $75,271 | 80 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Master's | $55,643 | $58,776 | 78 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Bachelor's | $25,362 | $38,042 | 74 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Bachelor's | 258 |
| Business/Commerce, General | Bachelor's | 130 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 123 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | Bachelor's | 98 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 92 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 90 |
| Agriculture, General | Bachelor's | 81 |
| Music, General | Bachelor's | 69 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 64 |
| Forestry, General | Bachelor's | 58 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Services | 37% | 14,451 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 17% | 6,640 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 8% | 3,103 |
| Retail Trade | 7% | 2,937 |
| Finance and Insurance | 4% | 1,704 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 4% | 1,589 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 4% | 1,437 |
| Public Administration | 3% | 1,237 |
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Sources: federal figures for Stephen F Austin State University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Texas. Counts under 10 are not published.
Updated September 18, 2026 · Methodology · Report a problem with this page