Engineering at The University of Texas at Arlington
If you plan to study Engineering, you may want to check out the program at The University of Texas at Arlington. Get started with the following essential facts.
The University of Texas at Arlington sits in Arlington, TX.
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Studying Online at The University of Texas at Arlington
Many students take online classes at The University of Texas at Arlington. Among 44,956 students, 13,999 (31%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 11,417 (25%) took at least some classes online.
Engineering Rankings at The University of Texas at Arlington
These rankings give you a sense of how The University of Texas at Arlington’s Engineering program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #14 of 49 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #18 of 75 |
| Best Value | Texas | #28 of 49 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #43 of 74 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #241 of 681 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #333 of 679 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #14 of 49 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #18 of 75 |
| Best Value | Texas | #28 of 49 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #43 of 74 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #241 of 681 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #333 of 679 |
Earnings for Engineering Graduates from The University of Texas at Arlington
Graduates of The University of Texas at Arlington’s Engineering program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $64,792 |
| 2 years | $67,828 |
| 3 years | $76,037 |
| 4 years | $87,211 |
| 5 years | $95,701 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Engineering graduates from The University of Texas at Arlington earn a median of $87,211, compared with $76,565 for all The University of Texas at Arlington graduates — about 14% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Engineering graduates from The University of Texas at Arlington is $23,616.
Highest-Paying Careers for Engineering Graduates
Students who finish Engineering program at The University of Texas at Arlington go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Engineering graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Database Architects | $148,480 |
| Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers | $138,303 |
| Petroleum Engineers | $137,336 |
| Engineers, All Other | $136,628 |
| Chemical Engineers | $130,903 |
| Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists | $128,495 |
| Electrical Engineers | $127,814 |
| Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers | $122,967 |
| Industrial Engineers | $120,863 |
| Transportation Engineers | $120,210 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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