The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX · Public · 42,855 undergraduates
Median earnings after attending
$82K
In-state tuition
$12K
Out-of-state tuition
$45K
Graduation rate
89%
Acceptance rate
27%
Median debt
$17K
Borrowing rate
29%
Earnings (all students)
$64K
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Institution profile
| Highest degree offered | Graduate/Doctoral |
|---|---|
| Predominant degree | Bachelor's |
| Setting | City: Large (500k+) |
| Region | Southwest |
| ZIP | 78705 |
Financial overview
Published cost
$32K
Federal aid / UG
$10K
Est. net price
$22K
At a glance
| SAT average | 1395 |
|---|---|
| ACT composite (median) | 30.0 |
| First-year retention | 97% |
| SAT math (median) | 690 |
| SAT reading & writing (median) | 625 |
| Undergraduate composition | 30% White · 5% Black · 28% Hispanic · 26% Asian |
| Official website | https://www.utexas.edu/ |
Figures come from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and describe students who received federal aid. Statistics describe populations, not individuals — use them as one input among many.
Fields of study with published earnings
| Major | median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | $89K | $18K |
| Petroleum Engineering. | $87K | $18K |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | $82K | $18K |
| Chemical Engineering. | $77K | $15K |
| Management Information Systems and Services. | $75K | $17K |
| Mechanical Engineering. | $73K | $18K |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | $70K | $19K |
| Business/Commerce, General. | $69K | — |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering. | $69K | $20K |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering. | $66K | $20K |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $65K | $14K |
| Civil Engineering. | $65K | $18K |
Compare with similar colleges in — TX
| College | In-state tuition | Graduation rate | Median debt | median earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas A&M University-College Station | $13K | 85% | $15K | $78K |
| Lone Star College System | $3K | 19% | $6K | $44K |
| Dallas College | $3K | 24% | $6K | $45K |
| Tarrant County College District | $2K | — | $5K | $46K |
| Houston City College | $2K | 17% | $9K | $42K |
| University of Houston | $10K | 66% | $13K | $68K |
| Texas State University | $11K | 55% | $13K | $61K |
| University of North Texas | $11K | 63% | $12K | $59K |
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