Social Sciences at The University of Texas at Tyler

UT Tyler's social sciences bachelor's runs right down the middle for Texas—both the estimated $40,183 first-year earnings and $20,334 debt align exactly with the state median for this degree. That debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.51 means graduates would owe about half their first salary, which is manageable compared to many bachelor's programs. However, these figures come from just four comparable social sciences programs in Texas, so there's real uncertainty here.

The range among similar programs is substantial. At the high end, UT Rio Grande Valley social sciences graduates earn $47,000, while Texas A&M San Antonio sits at $34,000—a $13,000 spread. Where UT Tyler falls within that spectrum depends on factors the data doesn't capture: whether students go into nonprofit work, corporate roles, or pursue graduate school; the strength of local employer connections; and individual career choices. The relatively high Pell grant percentage (38%) suggests many students here come with financial constraints that make every earnings dollar count.

For parents deciding whether this is worth $20,000 in debt, the Texas numbers suggest reasonable odds of a workable outcome. But recognize you're making this decision largely on proxy data from peer schools rather than a track record specific to UT Tyler's program. If your student has strong interest in specific career paths—policy, market research, human services—dig into where Tyler's alumni actually land, because that will matter far more than these aggregated estimates.