Philosophy

Bachelor's degree · The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley · Edinburg, TX

CIP 38.01

$14,151Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$33,457Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$13,000Median federal debt
17Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Philosophy at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley earn a median of $14,151 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $54,455 four years after graduating (middle half: $34,926–$78,043). Median debt is $13,000, about 92% of first-year earnings.

Philosophy (Bachelor's degree) at other Texas schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Southern Methodist University
Dallas
$42,334$20,500
The University of Texas at Austin
Austin
$40,881$19,500
University of North Texas
Denton
$37,231$15,000
Texas A&M University-College Station
College Station
$30,058$17,375
Texas State University
San Marcos
$27,893$24,500

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Philosophy graduates from The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley make?

The median salary is $14,151 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $13,000.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.