# University of North Texas: Materials Engineering (bachelor's)

Denton, TX. IPEDS 227216, CIP 14.18. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-north-texas/majors/materials-engineering

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: not reported
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $78,250 (U.S. median for this major: $91,799 across 34 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,823 (U.S. median $23,492)
- Rank in TX: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$13,549

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.34 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $78,250 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 | 1.2 years |
| 30-48k | $12,668 | $54,979 | 1.2 years |
| 48-75k | $14,473 | $62,813 | 1.4 years |
| 75-110k | $19,576 | $84,960 | 1.9 years |
| 110k+ | $22,943 | $99,573 | 2.2 years |

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

## Materials Engineering at TX colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of North Texas | $78,250 | $26,823 | $15,649 | 61% |

## Careers
- Cost Estimators (SOC 13-1051): median wage $79,290 Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX, $76,980 TX, $78,740 U.S.; U.S. jobs -3.1% 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
- Materials Engineers (SOC 17-2131): median wage $117,700 Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, 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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