Finance and Financial Management Services at Texas A&M University-San Antonio

Texas A&M San Antonio's finance program graduates earn about $50,900 in their first year—roughly $2,700 below the state median and $2,700 below the national average for finance majors. Among Texas's 59 finance programs, this lands around the 40th percentile, meaning most comparable programs deliver stronger early earnings. The gap is particularly notable when you consider that top Texas programs like UT Austin and Texas A&M College Station produce graduates earning $30,000+ more annually right out of the gate.

The moderate debt load of $23,776 keeps the program from being a poor value proposition. With a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.47, graduates should be able to manage their loans on an entry-level finance salary, even if those salaries trail peers from stronger programs. The school's 92% admission rate and high Pell grant percentage (51%) suggest it serves students who might not access more selective finance programs, which provides important context for the earnings gap.

For families considering this program, the central question is opportunity cost. If your child can access a more competitive Texas finance program, the earnings difference likely justifies that choice. But if this represents their best option for a four-year finance degree, the manageable debt and respectable—if below-average—earnings make it a workable path into the field. Just set realistic expectations about starting salaries compared to graduates from flagship universities.