Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at University of the Incarnate Word

The small sample size here demands caution, but the pattern is striking: University of the Incarnate Word's liberal arts graduates report first-year earnings of $47,241—outperforming 95% of similar programs nationally and landing solidly above Texas's median. That's $8,412 more than the typical liberal arts graduate in Texas earns, suggesting either strong local connections in San Antonio or graduates who leverage the degree differently than most. With debt at $21,004 (below both state and national averages), graduates face a manageable 0.44 debt-to-earnings ratio from the start.

The 29% earnings jump to $60,690 by year four reinforces that this isn't just entry-level luck—graduates appear to gain traction in their careers. However, that 60th percentile ranking among Texas programs reveals the real picture: UIW performs well, but several institutions (like UT Austin and University of St Thomas) still produce stronger outcomes. The high national ranking largely reflects how poorly liberal arts programs perform across most of the country rather than exceptional Texas performance.

For families considering this relatively accessible school (93% admission rate), the numbers suggest decent value if your child plans to work in San Antonio's growing healthcare and service sectors. Just remember these figures represent fewer than 30 graduates—individual results will vary considerably more than at larger programs.