Physics bachelor's degree programs in Texas

Compare 6 reporting programs using the same federal field and bachelor's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.

6Programs reporting earnings

$71,830Median year-4 earnings

$22,314Median federal debt

6Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in Texas

Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.

1Texas A&M University-College StationCollege Station · $17,522 federal debt$92,826 2University of HoustonHouston · $25,925 federal debt$86,078 3The University of Texas at AustinAustin · $20,333 federal debt$74,738 4The University of Texas at ArlingtonArlington · $22,314 federal debt$71,830 5Texas State UniversitySan Marcos · $23,500 federal debt$65,217 6The University of Texas at San AntonioSan Antonio · $27,508 federal debt$42,790

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.

19-2012Physicists

State median wage: $184,040
Middle 50% wage range: $95,530–$253,070
State employment: 580
Projected growth: +7.2%
Annual openings: 1,300

10th–90th percentile: $69,960–$289,950

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

10th–90th percentile: $74,200–$213,280

25-1054Physics Teachers, Postsecondary

State median wage: $97,760
Middle 50% wage range: $67,890–$124,230
State employment: 1,110
Projected growth: +2.4%
Annual openings: 1,100

10th–90th percentile: $60,590–$167,090

25-2031Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

State median wage: $63,590
Middle 50% wage range: $61,390–$73,720
State employment: 111,660
Projected growth: -0.2%
Annual openings: 63,500

10th–90th percentile: $50,410–$78,020

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	Texas A&M University-College Station	College Station	$92,826	$17,522
2	University of Houston	Houston	$86,078	$25,925
3	The University of Texas at Austin	Austin	$74,738	$20,333
4	The University of Texas at Arlington	Arlington	$71,830	$22,314
5	Texas State University	San Marcos	$65,217	$23,500
6	The University of Texas at San Antonio	San Antonio	$42,790	$27,508

This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.

QUESTIONS ANSWERED

A quick read on Physics in Texas

What do Physics bachelor's degree graduates earn in Texas?

Across 6 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $71,830 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The median is $22,314 among the 6 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. Texas A&M University-College Station has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.