Physics

Bachelor's degree · Texas State University · San Marcos, TX

CIP 40.08

$41,737Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$65,217Median earnings 4 years after
$101,450Median earnings 5 years after
$19,500Median federal debt
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How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Physics at Texas State University earn a median of $41,737 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $76,786 four years after graduating (middle half: $51,777–$102,948). Median debt is $19,500, about 47% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Physics (Bachelor's degree) at other Texas schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Texas Tech University
Lubbock
$57,435$21,500
Texas A&M University-College Station
College Station
$53,329$19,500
The University of Texas at Austin
Austin
$36,832$19,500
The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio
$36,328$25,000
The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington
$34,611$22,964

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Physics graduates from Texas State University make?

The median salary is $41,737 one year after graduation and $101,450 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $19,500.

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