# The University of Texas at Austin: Physics (bachelor's)

Austin, TX. IPEDS 228778, CIP 40.08. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/the-university-of-texas-at-austin/majors/physics

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $36,832
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $74,738 (U.S. median for this major: $78,569 across 107 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $20,333 (U.S. median $23,490)
- Rank in TX: 3 of 6 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the TX median for this major (6 colleges, $73,284): +$1,454
- Versus the U.S. median: -$3,831

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.2 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $74,738 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 | $12,553 | $52,723 | 1.3 years |
| 30-48k | $14,297 | $60,047 | 1.5 years |
| 48-75k | $17,207 | $72,269 | 1.8 years |
| 75-110k | $24,406 | $102,505 | 2.5 years |
| 110k+ | $30,082 | $126,344 | 3.1 years |

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

## Physics at TX colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas A&M University-College Station | $92,826 | $17,522 | $21,315 | 84% |
| University of Houston | $86,078 | $25,925 | $14,276 | 65% |
| The University of Texas at Austin | $74,738 | $20,333 | $19,857 | 89% |
| The University of Texas at Arlington | $71,830 | $22,314 | $13,951 | 54% |
| Texas State University | $65,217 | $23,500 | $16,805 | 55% |
| The University of Texas at San Antonio | $42,790 | $27,508 | $10,836 | 53% |

## Careers
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (SOC 25-2031): median wage $62,320 Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX, $63,590 TX, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage $131,900 Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX, $129,960 TX, $167,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.2% 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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