Philosophy bachelor's degree programs in Texas
Compare 5 reporting programs using the same federal field and bachelor's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.
Highest reported earnings in Texas
Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.
1The University of Texas at AustinAustin · $18,676 federal debt$71,7902University of HoustonHouston · $23,650 federal debt$55,8753Texas A&M University-College StationCollege Station · $19,000 federal debt$54,8224Texas State UniversitySan Marcos · $26,000 federal debt$50,7685The University of Texas Rio Grande ValleyEdinburg · $13,000 federal debt$33,457
CAREER CONTEXT IN TX
What related occupations pay in Texas
These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.
25-1126Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary
- State median wage
- $76,700
- Middle 50% wage range
- $60,460–$96,340
- State employment
- 1,760
- Projected growth
- +2.0%
- Annual openings
- 1,800
11-9121Natural Sciences Managers
- State median wage
- $129,960
- Middle 50% wage range
- $91,950–$165,800
- State employment
- 7,470
- Projected growth
- +8.2%
- Annual openings
- 9,200
25-1022Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary
- State median wage
- $76,990
- Middle 50% wage range
- $60,030–$100,010
- State employment
- 4,870
- Projected growth
- +1.7%
- Annual openings
- 3,900
Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Texas; they are not earnings or placement rates for graduates of these programs. Wage ranges show the distribution across workers, not an entry-to-experienced career path. Growth and annual openings are national 2025–35 projections. BLS reports openings in thousands; DegreeVerdict displays the corresponding job count. These figures provide labor-market context and are not used in DegreeVerdict payoff or ROI calculations.
ALL REPORTING PROGRAMS
Compare every available outcome
Sorted by observed year-4 earnings. Open a row for its exact college-and-degree profile.
| # | College | City | Median year-4 earnings | Median federal debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The University of Texas at Austin | Austin | $71,790 | $18,676 |
| 2 | University of Houston | Houston | $55,875 | $23,650 |
| 3 | Texas A&M University-College Station | College Station | $54,822 | $19,000 |
| 4 | Texas State University | San Marcos | $50,768 | $26,000 |
| 5 | The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley | Edinburg | $33,457 | $13,000 |
This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.
A quick read on Philosophy in Texas
What do Philosophy bachelor's degree graduates earn in Texas?
Across 5 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $54,822 four years after completion.
How much federal debt is reported for these programs?
The median is $19,000 among the 5 programs reporting federal debt.
Which Texas colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?
The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. The University of Texas at Austin has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.