# Texas State University: Business Economics (bachelor's)

San Marcos, TX. IPEDS 228459, CIP 52.06. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/texas-state-university/majors/business-economics

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $49,831
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $74,435 (U.S. median for this major: $80,165 across 83 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $23,125 (U.S. median $22,419)
- Rank in TX: 4 of 6 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the TX median for this major (6 colleges, $76,588): -$2,153
- Versus the U.S. median: -$5,730

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.41 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $74,435 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in TX (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,715 | $56,073 | 1.4 years |
| 30-48k | $13,557 | $59,786 | 1.5 years |
| 48-75k | $13,804 | $60,876 | 1.5 years |
| 75-110k | $20,028 | $88,323 | 2.2 years |
| 110k+ | $24,713 | $108,984 | 2.7 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Business Economics at TX colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baylor University | $84,808 | $22,500 | $41,104 | 80% |
| The University of Texas at Arlington | $80,711 | $16,063 | $13,951 | 54% |
| University of North Texas | $78,740 | $14,125 | $15,649 | 61% |
| Texas State University | $74,435 | $23,125 | $16,805 | 55% |
| The University of Texas at San Antonio | $67,547 | $18,246 | $10,836 | 53% |
| Sam Houston State University | $67,464 | $19,841 | $16,404 | 55% |

## Careers
- Management Analysts (SOC 13-1111): median wage $106,600 Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX, $101,400 TX, $101,860 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.1% by 2035
- Financial Risk Specialists (SOC 13-2054): median wage $108,410 Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX, $103,760 TX, $117,330 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.4% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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