Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin
If you plan to study Engineering, you may want to check out the program at The University of Texas at Austin. Get started with the following essential facts.
The University of Texas at Austin is located in Austin, TX.
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Online Class Availability at The University of Texas at Austin
Online coursework is an option at The University of Texas at Austin. Among 53,864 students, 257 (0%) studied exclusively online and 19,713 (37%) took at least some classes online.
Engineering Rankings at The University of Texas at Austin
Use these rankings to compare The University of Texas at Austin’s Engineering program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #1 of 75 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #1 of 49 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #9 of 681 |
| Best Value | Texas | #30 of 49 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #49 of 74 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #414 of 679 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #1 of 75 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #1 of 49 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #9 of 681 |
| Best Value | Texas | #30 of 49 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #49 of 74 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #414 of 679 |
Earnings for Engineering Graduates from The University of Texas at Austin
Those who finish The University of Texas at Austin’s Engineering program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $80,407 |
| 2 years | $80,268 |
| 3 years | $88,672 |
| 4 years | $100,430 |
| 5 years | $111,580 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Engineering graduates from The University of Texas at Austin earn a median of $100,430, compared with $77,647 for all The University of Texas at Austin graduates — about 29% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Engineering graduates from The University of Texas at Austin stands at $20,835.
Top-Paying Careers for Engineering Graduates
Students who finish Engineering program at The University of Texas at Austin go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-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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