# The University of Texas at Austin: Writing (bachelor's)

Austin, TX. IPEDS 228778, CIP 23.13. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/the-university-of-texas-at-austin/majors/writing

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $38,713
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $68,314 (U.S. median for this major: $47,141 across 135 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $21,323 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in TX: 1 of 8 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the TX median for this major (8 colleges, $58,957): +$9,357
- Versus the U.S. median: +$21,173

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.2 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $68,314 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 | $12,553 | $52,723 | 1.5 years |
| 30-48k | $14,297 | $60,047 | 1.7 years |
| 48-75k | $17,207 | $72,269 | 2.1 years |
| 75-110k | $24,406 | $102,505 | 2.9 years |
| 110k+ | $30,082 | $126,344 | 3.6 years |

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

## Writing at TX colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Texas at Austin | $68,314 | $21,323 | $19,857 | 89% |
| University of North Texas | $62,703 | $19,424 | $15,649 | 61% |
| Texas Tech University | $60,563 | $21,500 | $19,070 | 69% |
| The University of Texas at Arlington | $59,430 | $17,417 | $13,951 | 54% |
| Texas State University | $58,484 | $21,765 | $16,805 | 55% |
| Saint Edward's University | $53,151 | $26,000 | $25,578 | 63% |
| University of Houston | $39,645 | not reported | $14,276 | 65% |
| Stephen F Austin State University | $34,743 | $21,726 | $14,260 | 53% |

## Careers
- Editors (SOC 27-3041): median wage $52,600 Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX, $45,950 TX, $77,920 U.S.; U.S. jobs -1.1% by 2035
- Proofreaders and Copy Markers (SOC 43-9081): median wage not reported Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX, $41,990 TX, $51,120 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.9% 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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