Texas · Philosophy

Best Philosophy institutions in Texas, ranked by earnings

The Philosophy program offers a systematic study of fundamental questions related to existence, knowledge, mind, reason, language, and value. It is designed for students interested in engaging in rational and critical inquiry, reflecting…

Institutions
29
offering CIP 38.01
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
389
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
$30,058
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
6
College Scorecard
Median net price
$21,745
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
62%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Mathematicians
BLS OEWS 2024

Top 6 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings

Earnings = median 1 year after graduation (College Scorecard).

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Southern Methodist University
Dallas Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$42,3342384%$33,246$21,500
2The University of Texas at Austin
Austin Public · Bachelor's degree
$40,8815889%$18,676
3University of North Texas
Denton Public · Bachelor's degree
$37,2312261%$17,750
4Texas A&M University - College Station
College Station Public · Bachelor's degree
$30,0581884%$19,000
5Texas State University
San Marcos Public · Bachelor's degree
$27,8933055%$26,000
6The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg Public · Bachelor's degree
$14,1511751%$13,000

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Mathematicians (SOC 15-2021).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
-0.7%
Little or no change
Openings / yr (US)
~100
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$121,680
typically Master's degree

Top skills

MathematicsCritical ThinkingReading ComprehensionActive LearningScienceWriting

What Mathematicians earn in Texas

Jobs in Texas
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
annual
Best-paying metro

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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Philosophy programs in Texas.

Which Philosophy program in Texas has the highest-earning graduates?+

By median earnings one year after graduation (College Scorecard), Southern Methodist University tops the list at $42,334. Compare it against completions, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

What is the focus of the Philosophy program?+

The Philosophy program offers a systematic study of fundamental questions related to existence, knowledge, mind, reason, language, and value. It is designed for students interested in engaging in rational and critical inquiry, reflecting…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop mathematics, critical thinking, reading comprehension, active learning, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Mathematicians?+

The national job outlook is about -0.7% growth with around 100 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Master's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

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