Social Sciences at Texas A&M University-San Antonio
San Antonio, TX · Bachelor's Degree
Texas A&M University-San Antonio graduates in social sciences earn 12% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 38% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Texas A&M University-San Antonio Compares for Social Sciences
All 87 colleges reporting social sciences earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN | $103,229 | $112,767 | #1 | $61,389 |
| 2 | New York University New York, NY | $91,917 | $87,486 | #2 | $49,016 |
| 3 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $78,996 | $69,564 | #5 | $56,540 |
| 4 | Manhattan College Riverdale, NY | $75,745 | $72,094 | #4 | $41,062 |
| 5 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA | $75,301 | $69,261 | #6 | $57,538 |
| 6 | Campbell University Buies Creek, NC | $71,052 | $76,249 | #3 | $50,653 |
| 7 | Towson University Towson, MD | $68,242 | $59,890 | #15 | $37,934 |
| 8 | Whittier College Whittier, CA | $64,736 | $58,906 | #18 | $20,660 |
| 9 | University of Massachusetts Global Irvine, CA | $64,307 | $58,515 | #19 | — |
| 10 | Thomas Edison State University Trenton, NJ | $63,772 | $55,972 | #26 | $44,773 |
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| 65 | University of Bridgeport Bridgeport, CT | $47,108 | $42,412 | #78 | — |
| 66 | University of Wisconsin-Stout Menomonie, WI | $47,074 | $48,983 | #61 | $27,873 |
| 67 | Southern Connecticut State University New Haven, CT | $47,042 | $42,353 | #80 | — |
| 68 | Texas A&M University-San Antonio San Antonio, TX | $47,014 | $47,799 | #63 | $33,812 |
| 69 | University of Central Florida Orlando, FL | $46,388 | $49,374 | #59 | $34,209 |
| 70 | University of South Carolina Beaufort Bluffton, SC | $44,888 | $49,774 | #58 | $32,682 |
| 71 | Chowan University Murfreesboro, NC | $44,793 | $48,069 | #62 | $38,693 |
Other Majors at Texas A&M University-San Antonio by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Management Information Systems and Services | $86,929 | — | #67 of 166 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $64,417 | $50,867 | #403 of 452 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $63,786 | $46,523 | #641 of 1176 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $60,376 | $45,440 | #706 of 796 |
| International Business | $59,781 | $46,714 | #103 of 115 |
| Business/Commerce | $56,787 | $46,676 | #225 of 271 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $55,218 | $32,708 | #249 of 610 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $54,006 | $48,239 | #117 of 207 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $50,856 | $31,953 | #418 of 660 |
| History | $50,062 | $33,392 | #245 of 459 |
| English Language and Literature | $48,877 | $39,152 | #291 of 576 |
| Marketing | $48,687 | $44,082 | #499 of 516 |
| Psychology | $46,362 | $32,858 | #733 of 1027 |
| Biology | $45,920 | $29,981 | #774 of 841 |
| Sociology | $45,191 | $33,945 | #384 of 462 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Texas A&M University-San Antonio social sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $33,812 one year after graduating and $47,014 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Texas A&M University-San Antonio rank for social sciences?
Among 87 colleges reporting earnings for social sciences graduates, Texas A&M University-San Antonio ranks #68 by median pay four years after graduation, and #63 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social sciences at Texas A&M University-San Antonio worth it?
Its graduates earn 12% less than the national median for social sciences ($53,366), and the median federal debt at graduation is $17,750.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.