Business Administration, Management and Operations at The University of Texas at San Antonio

UTSA's business program delivers solid middle-of-the-pack earnings while keeping debt remarkably low—graduates leave owing just under $20,000, far less than the $26,000 national median or even the $24,250 Texas median. That 60th percentile ranking among Texas schools is meaningful context: your child would earn more than the typical Texas business graduate, despite UTSA's accessible admission profile serving a largely working-class student body (42% Pell-eligible).

The earnings trajectory looks healthy, climbing from $45,000 to $54,000 over four years—a 20% gain that suggests graduates are building careers, not stuck in entry-level roles. Yes, this trails UT Austin or SMU by $10,000-15,000 annually, but those schools also saddle graduates with significantly more debt. The 0.44 debt-to-earnings ratio here means your child would owe less than half their first year's salary, a manageable burden that won't constrain early-career choices.

For families prioritizing affordability without sacrificing decent outcomes, this represents a practical path into business careers. The robust sample size confirms these aren't outlier results—this is what typical UTSA business graduates actually earn. You're not buying prestige, but you're getting legitimate value: respectable earnings growth at a fraction of the debt burden.