Business Economics at The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Business/Managerial Economics
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
64
Optimistic
63
Base Case
61
Pessimistic
Earnings
$44,424/yr (-17% vs median)
AI Risk
Very High (53% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (105,700 openings/yr)
ROI
18.7x earnings multiple (7.7x out-of-state)
How AI Changes the Outlook
Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Business Economics graduates.
| Optimistic No Disruption |
Base Case Gradual AI |
Pessimistic Aggressive AI |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Year Earnings | $699K | $673K | $597K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 19.4x | 18.7x | 16.6x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 8.0x | 7.7x | 6.8x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 66% | 58% | 42% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 64 | 63 | 61 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$35,964
Out-of-state: $87,860 (7.7x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$18,246
4.9 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$71,403
61% growth from Year 1
About The University of Texas at San Antonio
The University of Texas at San Antonio accepts 88% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, one of the larger campuses at 29,675 students in San Antonio, TX. With 42% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum.
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Economics teachers, postsecondary
$119,980/yr
Economists
$115,440/yr
Financial risk specialists
$106,000/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does The University of Texas at San Antonio's Business Economics program score?
This program scores 63/100, reflecting respectable but not exceptional financial outcomes for Business Economics graduates.
How vulnerable is Business Economics to AI automation?
AI won't 'replace' Business Economics careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 53% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.
Why are Business Economics earnings lower at The University of Texas at San Antonio?
Lower starting pay at The University of Texas at San Antonio 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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