Engineering at The University of Texas at Dallas
If you are interested in studying Engineering, take a look at what The University of Texas at Dallas. Get started with the following essential facts.
The University of Texas at Dallas is located in Richardson, TX.
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Studying Online at The University of Texas at Dallas
Online coursework is an option at The University of Texas at Dallas. Of 29,886 students, 887 (3%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 9,355 (31%) took at least some classes online.
Engineering Rankings at The University of Texas at Dallas
These rankings give you a sense of how The University of Texas at Dallas’s Engineering program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #11 of 49 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #14 of 75 |
| Best Value | Texas | #32 of 49 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #50 of 74 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #188 of 681 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #376 of 679 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #11 of 49 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #14 of 75 |
| Best Value | Texas | #32 of 49 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #50 of 74 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #188 of 681 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #376 of 679 |
Earnings for Engineering Graduates from The University of Texas at Dallas
Those who finish The University of Texas at Dallas’s Engineering program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $75,711 |
| 2 years | $70,345 |
| 3 years | $78,621 |
| 4 years | $91,583 |
| 5 years | $100,744 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Engineering graduates from The University of Texas at Dallas take home a median $91,583, compared with $82,490 for all The University of Texas at Dallas graduates — about 11% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Engineering graduates from The University of Texas at Dallas is $22,489.
Best-Paid Careers for Engineering Graduates
Students who finish Engineering program at The University of Texas at Dallas pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying careers for Engineering majors, 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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