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Philosophy at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Edinburg, TX · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $14,151/yr (-56% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (64% exposed)

Job Market Medium (15,000 openings/yr)

ROI 8.8x earnings multiple (4.4x out-of-state)

Ranked #77 of 77 Philosophy programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Philosophy graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$324K	$349K	$364K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	8.2x	8.8x	9.2x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.1x	4.4x	4.6x
Probability of Field Employment	51%	44%	29%
DegreeOutlook Score	17	16	14

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$39,436

Out-of-state: $79,756 (4.4x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$26,000

34% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$13,000

11.0 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $14,151 place The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley below the $32,297 national median for Philosophy — worth weighing against tuition and cost of living.

At 8.8x the cost of in-state tuition, the ten-year earnings outlook represents a strong return. Not exceptional, but meaningfully positive.

AI risk is moderate — 64% task exposure — and the -12% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $13,000 debt-to-$14,151 income ratio translates to about 11 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #77 out of 77 programs, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley's financial outcomes for Philosophy trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

About The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley accepts 85% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, serving a student body of 27,026 in Edinburg, TX. 64% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating strong socioeconomic diversity. The average net cost of $26,000 over four years represents a 34% discount from published tuition.

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Top Career Paths

Natural sciences managers $161,180/yr

Mathematicians $121,680/yr

Mathematical science teachers, postsecondary $79,350/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley's Philosophy program score?

This program scores 16/100 — on the lower end for Philosophy. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

How vulnerable is Philosophy to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Philosophy careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 64% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.

Why are Philosophy earnings lower at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley?

Lower starting pay at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →