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Engineering at The University of Texas at El Paso

Engineering at The University of Texas at El Paso

If you are interested in studying Engineering, consider the program at The University of Texas at El Paso. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

The University of Texas at El Paso is located in El Paso, TX.

Studying Online at The University of Texas at El Paso

Distance learning is available at The University of Texas at El Paso. Among 25,039 students, 2,333 (9%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 9,127 (36%) took at least some classes online.

Engineering Rankings at The University of Texas at El Paso

Use these rankings to compare The University of Texas at El Paso’s Engineering program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Texas #17 of 49
Best Value Southwest (Region) #23 of 74
Best Schools (Quality) Texas #31 of 49
Best Schools (Quality) Southwest (Region) #49 of 75
Best Value Nationwide #212 of 679
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #491 of 681

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Texas #17 of 49
Best Value Southwest (Region) #23 of 74
Best Schools (Quality) Texas #31 of 49
Best Schools (Quality) Southwest (Region) #49 of 75
Best Value Nationwide #212 of 679
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #491 of 681

Earnings for Engineering Graduates from The University of Texas at El Paso

Graduates of The University of Texas at El Paso’s Engineering program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Engineering at The University of Texas at El Paso
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $62,862
2 years $61,540
3 years $68,804
4 years $80,345
5 years $88,983

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Engineering graduates from The University of Texas at El Paso take home a median $80,345, compared with $58,459 for all The University of Texas at El Paso graduates — about 37% higher than the school-wide median.

Engineering earnings compared with all majors at The University of Texas at El Paso

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Engineering graduates from The University of Texas at El Paso comes in at $17,942.

Top-Paying Careers for Engineering Graduates

Those who complete Engineering program at The University of Texas at El Paso go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-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

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