# The University of Texas at El Paso: Metallurgical Engineering (bachelor's)

El Paso, TX. IPEDS 228796, CIP 14.20. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/the-university-of-texas-at-el-paso/majors/metallurgical-engineering

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $53,478
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $89,131 (U.S. median for this major: $92,016 across 2 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $20,490 (U.S. median $23,380)
- Rank in TX: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$2,885

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.71 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $89,131 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 | $7,863 | $37,035 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $8,136 | $38,321 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $10,120 | $47,665 | under 1 year |
| 75-110k | $14,093 | $66,378 | 1.2 years |
| 110k+ | $18,282 | $86,108 | 1.5 years |

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

## Metallurgical Engineering at TX colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Texas at El Paso | $89,131 | $20,490 | $9,403 | 50% |

## Careers
- Architectural and Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041): median wage $144,360 El Paso, TX, $171,370 TX, $171,270 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.5% by 2035
- Materials Engineers (SOC 17-2131): median wage not reported El Paso, TX, $117,700 TX, $112,860 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.5% 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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