Graduate earnings are in line with similar institutions.
What graduates earn 10 years after enrollment.
Annual salary at 10 years
Lower quartile earnings
Upper quartile earnings
How graduate earnings grow in the decade after enrollment.
The University of Texas at Arlington graduates experience modest earnings progression during the early-to-mid career period. Median earnings begin at $60,902 six years after enrollment, advance to $63,000 at eight years, and reach $63,199 at the ten-year mark.
How outcomes compare to similar institutions.
Graduate earnings align with peer institutions — outcomes are in line with similar schools.
Financial justification for the investment.
Excellent affordability. Median debt of $17,527 is well under annual earnings, enabling comfortable repayment.
The University of Texas at Arlington graduates carry median debt of $17,527, comparing favorably to the peer median of $20,000 and ranking in the 81st percentile nationally for debt performance. Debt levels range from $5,500 at the 25th percentile to $21,500 at the 75th percentile, indicating most students avoid excessive borrowing.
The University of Texas at Arlington generates strong return on educational investment, ranking in the 86th percentile nationally for overall return performance. Graduates earn $12,834 beyond expectations compared to similar students, placing the institution in the 89th percentile for value creation and demonstrating well above average outcomes relative to student inputs.
Approximately 37.8% of The University of Texas at Arlington graduates continue to graduate or professional school, based on program mix analysis with ...
Program mix explains much of the earnings story.
Engineering programs drive the institution's strongest earnings outcomes, with Computer Engineering leading at $101,060, followed by Computer Science at $89,635 and Electrical Engineering at $87,605. Adult Health Nursing provides the largest contribution to overall performance, serving 3,539 graduates with solid $83,895 earnings and representing over 40% of tracked students.
Civil Engineering adds $79,903 outcomes, while Information Science/Studies contributes $75,393. Business programs show more moderate performance, with Banking and Financial Services reaching $59,313 and Business Administration at $54,961.
See which programs drive the strongest earnings and career trajectories
Earnings distribution shows substantial variation reflecting diverse program outcomes and career paths. The 25th to 75th percentile spread ranges from $41,572 to $91,958, creating a 2.2:1 ratio between higher and lower earners.