# University of North Texas: Insurance (bachelor's)

Denton, TX. IPEDS 227216, CIP 52.17. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-north-texas/majors/insurance

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $59,022
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $75,438 (U.S. median for this major: $89,343 across 21 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $21,204 (U.S. median $22,957)
- Rank in TX: 2 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$13,905

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.34 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $75,438 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 | $12,311 | $53,430 | 1.3 years |
| 30-48k | $12,668 | $54,979 | 1.3 years |
| 48-75k | $14,473 | $62,813 | 1.5 years |
| 75-110k | $19,576 | $84,960 | 2.0 years |
| 110k+ | $22,943 | $99,573 | 2.4 years |

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

## Insurance at TX colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Houston-Downtown | $98,510 | not reported | $10,542 | 33% |
| University of North Texas | $75,438 | $21,204 | $15,649 | 61% |

## Careers
- Insurance underwriter (SOC 13-2053): median wage $79,590 Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX, $78,890 TX, $81,370 U.S.; U.S. jobs -3.8% by 2035
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists (SOC 13-1141): median wage $74,860 Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX, $74,800 TX, $78,210 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6% by 2035
- Compensation and Benefits Managers (SOC 11-3111): median wage $145,930 Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX, $136,930 TX, $149,230 U.S.; U.S. jobs 1.1% 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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