History at The University of Texas at Tyler

UT Tyler's history program graduates earn slightly above the state median right out of school, but the small sample size—fewer than 30 graduates tracked—means these numbers could swing considerably with just a few different outcomes. Still, the data we have shows graduates starting at $34,269 and reaching $35,536 after four years, which places the program in the 60th percentile among Texas history programs.

The debt picture looks more favorable than typical history programs nationwide. At $19,300, graduates here borrow about 20% less than the national median and nearly $4,000 less than the Texas average for history majors. That lower debt load, combined with earnings that track close to state norms, creates a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.56—meaning most graduates should be able to handle their loan payments on these salaries.

The challenge is the modest earnings trajectory: a 4% increase over four years suggests limited income growth in those early career years. And while UT Tyler performs respectably within Texas, elite programs in the state like UT Arlington and Texas A&M produce history graduates earning 25-30% more. For a family comfortable with the uncertainty that comes from limited data, this program offers an affordable entry point into a history degree without crushing debt—just don't expect dramatic salary growth in the first several years after graduation.