Physics at The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX · Bachelor's Degree · about 25 graduates a year
The University of Texas at San Antonio graduates in physics earn 44% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 58% of one year’s pay at that point.
How The University of Texas at San Antonio Compares for Physics
All 107 colleges reporting physics 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 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, MA | $131,025 | $115,381 | #2 | $54,773 |
| 2 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $118,649 | $112,929 | #3 | $50,933 |
| 3 | University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN | $110,029 | $118,041 | #1 | — |
| 4 | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC | $103,477 | $111,046 | #4 | $62,647 |
| 5 | Oregon State University Corvallis, OR | $103,167 | $103,775 | #7 | $48,169 |
| 6 | Oregon State University-Cascades Campus Bend, OR | $103,167 | $103,775 | #8 | $48,169 |
| 7 | Whitworth University Spokane, WA | $99,842 | $91,833 | #15 | $65,316 |
| 8 | College of the Holy Cross Worcester, MA | $99,165 | $87,325 | #29 | — |
| 9 | Le Moyne College Syracuse, NY | $99,009 | $94,236 | #13 | — |
| 10 | California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo, CA | $96,805 | $88,086 | #22 | — |
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| 104 | Coe College Cedar Rapids, IA | $61,162 | $64,335 | #92 | — |
| 105 | Georgia State University Atlanta, GA | $60,393 | $62,519 | #98 | $31,001 |
| 106 | North Carolina State University at Raleigh Raleigh, NC | $51,590 | $55,363 | #106 | $43,740 |
| 107 | The University of Texas at San Antonio San Antonio, TX | $42,790 | $43,505 | #107 | $36,328 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do The University of Texas at San Antonio physics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $36,328 one year after graduating and $42,790 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does The University of Texas at San Antonio rank for physics?
Among 107 colleges reporting earnings for physics graduates, The University of Texas at San Antonio ranks #107 by median pay four years after graduation, and #107 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is physics at The University of Texas at San Antonio worth it?
Its graduates earn 44% less than the national median for physics ($76,786), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,000.
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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.