# The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley: Philosophy (bachelor's)

Edinburg, TX. IPEDS 227368, CIP 38.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/the-university-of-texas-rio-grande-valley/majors/philosophy

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $14,151
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $33,457 (U.S. median for this major: $56,812 across 85 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $13,000 (U.S. median $21,510)
- Rank in TX: 5 of 5 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the TX median for this major (5 colleges, $54,822): -$21,365
- Versus the U.S. median: -$23,355

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.52 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $33,457 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 | $3,785 | $17,108 | no earnings gain |
| 30-48k | $3,877 | $17,524 | no earnings gain |
| 48-75k | $5,665 | $25,606 | no earnings gain |
| 75-110k | $7,972 | $36,033 | no earnings gain |
| 110k+ | $13,782 | $62,295 | no earnings gain |

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

## Philosophy at TX colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Texas at Austin | $71,790 | $18,676 | $19,857 | 89% |
| University of Houston | $55,875 | $23,650 | $14,276 | 65% |
| Texas A&M University-College Station | $54,822 | $19,000 | $21,315 | 84% |
| Texas State University | $50,768 | $26,000 | $16,805 | 55% |
| The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley | $33,457 | $13,000 | $4,831 | 51% |

## Careers
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage $105,370 McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, 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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