Physics at The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX · Public · Bachelor's Degree
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
50
Optimistic
50
Base Case
57
Pessimistic
Earnings
$34,611/yr (-26% vs median)
AI Risk
Very High (50% exposed)
Job Market
Large (77,700 openings/yr)
ROI
17.9x earnings multiple (7.1x out-of-state)
How AI Changes the Outlook
Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Physics graduates.
| Optimistic No Disruption |
Base Case Gradual AI |
Pessimistic Aggressive AI |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Year Earnings | $886K | $838K | $726K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 18.9x | 17.9x | 15.5x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 7.5x | 7.1x | 6.1x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 70% | 62% | 46% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 50 | 50 | 57 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$46,912
Out-of-state: $118,640 (7.1x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$22,964
8.0 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$79,646
130% growth from Year 1
About The University of Texas at Arlington
The University of Texas at Arlington accepts 81% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, one of the larger campuses at 30,834 students in Arlington, TX.
See all programs and financial aid at The University of Texas at Arlington →Top Career Paths
Physicists
$166,290/yr
Natural sciences managers
$161,180/yr
Physics teachers, postsecondary
$97,360/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does The University of Texas at Arlington's Physics program score?
A score of 50/100 reflects decent absolute metrics, but The University of Texas at Arlington trails the majority of Physics programs on relative rankings. Context matters more than the raw number.
How vulnerable is Physics to AI automation?
AI won't 'replace' Physics careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 50% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.
Why are Physics earnings lower at The University of Texas at Arlington?
Lower starting pay at The University of Texas at Arlington may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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