# The University of Texas at Arlington: Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical / Space Engineering (bachelor's)

Arlington, TX. IPEDS 228769, CIP 14.02. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/the-university-of-texas-at-arlington/majors/aerospace-aeronautical-and-astronautical-space-engineering

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $78,005
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $99,239 (U.S. median for this major: $96,510 across 59 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,260 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in TX: 2 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the TX median for this major (3 colleges, $99,239): +$0
- Versus the U.S. median: +$2,729

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.47 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $99,239 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 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $12,003 | $53,653 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $12,612 | $56,376 | under 1 year |
| 75-110k | $16,371 | $73,178 | 1.1 years |
| 110k+ | $24,692 | $110,373 | 1.7 years |

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

## Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical / Space Engineering at TX colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Texas at Austin | $104,422 | $22,542 | $19,857 | 89% |
| The University of Texas at Arlington | $99,239 | $25,260 | $13,951 | 54% |
| Texas A&M University-College Station | $97,227 | $22,208 | $21,315 | 84% |

## Careers
- Aerospace engineer (SOC 17-2010): median wage $134,570 Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX, $130,270 TX, $134,960 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.3% by 2035
- Architectural and Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041): median wage $172,160 Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX, $171,370 TX, $171,270 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.5% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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