Is The University of Texas at Austin worth it?
The University of Texas at Austin is a public, four-year institution in Austin, Texas (large city). It awarded 18,023 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in computer and information sciences, biological and physical sciences and biology sciences.
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Federal context for The University of Texas at Austin
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Median earnings 1 year after
$51,060
Median earnings 4 years after
$79,115
Median earnings 10 years after
$75,121
Average net price
$19,857
Completion rate
89%
Completions (2024)
18,023
Years to pay back
1.0 years
Students (undergrad)
42,855
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $159,326 | $197,707 | 532 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | Bachelor's | $47,972 | $80,221 | 420 |
| Law | Doctoral | $103,039 | $173,114 | 376 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $31,832 | $66,264 | 355 |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's | $43,281 | $75,988 | 327 |
| Economics | Bachelor's | $58,717 | $89,354 | 306 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's | $111,587 | $155,168 | 296 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $33,556 | $56,821 | 284 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | Bachelor's | $96,997 | $146,003 | 278 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | Bachelor's | $28,892 | $52,860 | 254 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Bachelor's | $51,107 | $54,816 | 241 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's | $81,844 | $132,075 | 224 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Master's | $71,694 | $117,656 | 211 |
| Social Work | Master's | $53,515 | $64,396 | 201 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $43,848 | $72,210 | 191 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Biological and Physical Sciences | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 924 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 744 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 537 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 487 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 417 |
| Finance, General | Bachelor's | 417 |
| Law | Doctoral professional practice | 411 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 403 |
| Hispanic and Latin American Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 346 |
| Economics, General | Bachelor's | 325 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 25% | 47,837 |
| Educational Services | 17% | 32,671 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 9% | 17,030 |
| Manufacturing | 7% | 13,565 |
| Finance and Insurance | 7% | 12,429 |
| Information | 5% | 9,783 |
| Retail Trade | 5% | 8,720 |
| Wholesale Trade | 4% | 8,372 |
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Sources: federal figures for The University of Texas at Austin. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Texas. Counts under 10 are not published.
Updated September 18, 2026 · Methodology · Report a problem with this page