Business/Managerial Economics at The University of Texas at San Antonio

UTSA's Business/Managerial Economics graduates earn approximately $10,000 less annually than the typical Texas graduate in this field—landing in the bottom quartile both statewide and nationally. With first-year earnings of $44,424, these graduates trail comparable programs at UT Arlington ($54,000) and UNT by nearly $10,000, a gap that persists even four years out. For a state flagship system school, these outcomes are surprisingly weak.

The debt picture offers some consolation: at $18,246, graduates carry about $800 less than the Texas median and roughly $4,000 below the national average. This keeps the debt-to-earnings ratio at a manageable 0.41, meaning graduates should be able to handle their loans despite the lower salaries. The 11% earnings growth over four years is modest but steady.

For families considering UTSA's managerial economics program, the value proposition is straightforward but underwhelming. You're paying less and borrowing less than at many alternatives, but you're also earning considerably less—enough to question whether the degree delivers adequate career acceleration. If your student is committed to staying in San Antonio and values the accessibility of an 88% acceptance rate, this can work. But families who can access UT Arlington or UNT should seriously consider those options, where graduates earn $5,000-$10,000 more annually for similar debt levels.