# The University of Texas at Arlington

Public college in Arlington, TX. IPEDS ID 228769.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/the-university-of-texas-at-arlington · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/the-university-of-texas-at-arlington.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 80% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $13,951 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 54%; beats 71% of TX colleges and 50% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $63,199; beats 87% of TX colleges and 76% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $11,791

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $11,893 |
| 30-48k | $12,003 |
| 48-75k | $12,612 |
| 75-110k | $16,371 |
| 110k+ | $24,692 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, in-state. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.47 years on average (35% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $63,199 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in TX (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $11,893 | $53,162 | 1.8 years |
| 30-48k | $12,003 | $53,653 | 1.8 years |
| 48-75k | $12,612 | $56,376 | 1.9 years |
| 75-110k | $16,371 | $73,178 | 2.5 years |
| 110k+ | $24,692 | $110,373 | 3.7 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $25,261 in-state; about $42,893 out-of-state
- Tuition and fees: $11,950 in-state, $29,582 out-of-state
- Housing and meals: $10,582; books: $1,150

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: 510–620; SAT math: 500–620; ACT: 19–27 (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 23,126 applicants, 18,799 admitted, 5,233 enrolled; test scores considered but not required
- Fall 2024: acceptance 80%, ACT 19–27 (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 81%, ACT 18–26 (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (63 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $84,759 | $109,197 | $19,500 |
| Computer Engineering | $81,226 | $105,871 | $20,833 |
| Electrical Engineering | $75,116 | $99,993 | $25,990 |
| Nursing | $85,513 | $99,393 | $26,182 |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical / Space Engineering | $78,005 | $99,239 | $25,260 |
| Industrial Engineering | $76,390 | $97,788 | $22,503 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $69,188 | $90,158 | $24,080 |
| Civil Engineering | $70,629 | $86,844 | $20,542 |
| Management Information Systems | $52,836 | $81,538 | $19,500 |
| Business Economics | $53,984 | $80,711 | $16,063 |
| Information Science / Studies | $57,756 | $78,953 | $20,205 |
| Accounting | $54,661 | $78,245 | $19,458 |
| Finance | $53,980 | $76,623 | $20,250 |
| International Business | $48,625 | $72,486 | $17,999 |
| Physics | $34,611 | $71,830 | $22,314 |
| Economics | $46,416 | $71,821 | $20,500 |
| Biomedical Engineering | $41,773 | $67,246 | $26,106 |
| Public Relations and Advertising | $41,703 | $66,454 | $22,639 |
| Mathematics | $51,443 | $66,261 | $17,161 |
| Geology / Earth Science | $42,788 | $65,294 | $27,931 |
| Chemistry | not reported | $63,766 | not reported |
| Marketing | $43,406 | $63,088 | $18,616 |
| Business Administration | $45,534 | $62,978 | $20,823 |
| Architecture | $40,166 | $62,345 | $23,535 |
| Broadcasting / Digital Media | $43,038 | $60,617 | $21,302 |
| Writing | $37,883 | $59,430 | $17,417 |
| Music | $37,020 | $59,198 | $24,911 |
| Criminal Justice | $40,577 | $57,210 | $19,908 |
| History | $44,806 | $57,159 | $24,875 |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $49,748 | $56,782 | $19,500 |
| International / Global Studies | $29,118 | $55,933 | $25,028 |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $40,185 | $54,975 | $28,750 |
| Sociology | $37,338 | $54,401 | $30,941 |
| Biochemistry | not reported | $53,830 | $23,201 |
| Biology | $30,432 | $53,498 | $17,500 |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | $30,505 | $51,653 | $16,797 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $30,499 | $50,930 | $19,023 |
| English | $40,718 | $50,495 | $23,613 |
| Social Work | $38,174 | $50,388 | $21,546 |
| Political Science | $31,550 | $50,006 | $20,406 |
| Journalism | not reported | $48,042 | not reported |
| Studio Art | $25,156 | $47,106 | $26,562 |
| Psychology | $30,210 | $45,539 | $21,000 |
| Theatre | $26,474 | $36,457 | $27,000 |
| Anthropology | $17,229 | $32,834 | $19,500 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Interior Architecture | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Communications | $32,990 | not reported | $20,000 |
| Education | $57,410 | not reported | $13,250 |
| Architectural Engineering | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Construction Engineering | $72,613 | not reported | not reported |
| Energy Systems Engineering | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Linguistics | $30,895 | not reported | $16,833 |
| Microbiological Sciences and Immunology | $40,101 | not reported | $21,395 |
| Data Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Philosophy | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Arts and Entertainment Management | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Medical Laboratory Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Public Health | $37,043 | not reported | $20,108 |
| Management Science / Analytics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Real Estate | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Nursing → Registered nurse: median wage $101,420 (Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX), $95,970 (TX), $97,550 (U.S.)
- Business Administration → Management analyst: median wage $102,860 (Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX), $101,400 (TX), $101,860 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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