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Career OutcomesAzimuth ranks The University of Texas At Austin #9 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn median $79,115 four years after enrollment, placing The University of Texas At Austin in the 86.2 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Artificial Intelligence #9 nationally among nonprofit four-year institutions — a program-level anchor that reflects the university's strength in high-return fields and contributes to its standing on the Azimuth composite. The University of Texas At Austin sits in the 93.4 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions, meaning graduates consistently earn more than similar students at comparable institutions. The university's composite ranking reflects strong performance across return on investment, mobility, and access — making it one of the higher-ranked public research universities in the Azimuth coverage set.
Azimuth ranks The University of Texas At Austin #9 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. A public university in Austin, TX, University of Texas At Austin enrolls roughly 42,855 undergraduates. Retention is 96.7% and the six-year graduation rate is 88.9%, figures that place the university among the strongest nationally for converting enrollment into degree completion. Where The University of Texas At Austin performs strongest is return on investment. Azimuth ranks The University of Texas At Austin #94 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $16,023 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing The University of Texas At Austin in the 93.4 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. The university's dominant program family is Biological Sciences, but strength extends across a broad portfolio — Engineering accounts for 12% of degree output, and high-return programs like Artificial Intelligence and Finance anchor the earnings profile. The composite is shaped by a balance of access and affordability alongside that return strength. The University of Texas At Austin admits about 26.6% of applicants, and 25.9% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants with 27.5% identifying as first-generation — access sits in the 95.4 percentile among nonprofit four-year institutions. Affordability sits in the 60.0 percentile, while mobility reaches the 99.2 percentile for mobility among nonprofit four-year institutions, reflecting strong outcomes for the students the university enrolls.
Thomas More University's published cost of attendance is $31,247. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation: low-income families pay approximately $12,553, middle-income families pay around $17,207, and higher-income families pay approximately $30,082. Azimuth ranks The University of Texas At Austin #571 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Thomas More University structures aid through need-based and merit components. Families apply using the FAFSA, and the university participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs to help bridge the gap between sticker price and what families actually pay. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $20,500, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $26,632; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $79,115, median federal debt of $20,500 projects to a monthly payment of about $232 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
The University of Texas at Austin is a strong fit for students drawn to Biological Sciences, engineering, business, and applied professional fields who want a large public research university experience in TX with broad employer reach and a proven record of post-graduation earnings. Graduates earn median $79,115 four years after enrollment, placing The University of Texas At Austin in the 86.2 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions, and earn about $16,023 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the university in the 93.4 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. 25.9% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants and 27.5% are first-generation students — groups that benefit from the university's broad program depth and strong mobility outcomes. Low-income graduates place in the 98.2 percentile for low-income graduate earnings among nonprofit four-year institutions on a historical 10-year Scorecard measure, and the Pell completion rate is 80.1%, reflecting meaningful support for cost-sensitive students. Fit depends on two realistic filters: The University of Texas At Austin admits about 26.6% of applicants, making it selective, and its program mix is broad but anchored in research-oriented and STEM-adjacent fields — students whose interests align with those areas, and who can manage median student debt of $20,500, will find the earnings trajectory and access outcomes among the strongest available at a public institution.
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Computer and Information Sciences, General
456 graduates
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering
320 graduates
Petroleum Engineering
75 graduates
Finance and Financial Management Services
407 graduates
Management Information Systems and Services
213 graduates
The University of Texas At Austin's program mix is anchored in Biological Sciences and professional fields. Biology, General is the largest program with 671 graduates, followed by Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Psychology, General, Artificial Intelligence, and Finance.
Across 59 ranked programs serving roughly 10,371 students annually, several deliver strong four-year earnings outcomes aligned with regional labor-market demand. The earnings pattern reflects The University of Texas At Austin's positioning as a private professional university.
Artificial Intelligence graduates earn median earnings of $155,168 four years after enrollment, while Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering graduates earn $146,003. Finance delivers median earnings of $132,075, and Economics graduates earn $89,354.
These outcomes span both high-mobility direct-to-workforce pathways in business, accounting, and finance, where graduates enter the labor market immediately, and fields where some graduates pursue advanced credentials or graduate study. The concentration in Engineering (representing 12% of graduates) and Business (representing 11% of graduates) positions the institution to serve students seeking applied professional preparation in high-demand sectors.
The [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/) provides context for how these program families align with regional and national labor-market trends.
Explore alternatives with comparable outcomes based on location, selectivity, and value:
| School | State | Accept Rate | Median Earnings | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Texas A & M University-College Station Higher acceptance rate (34.1 percentage points higher) and located 87 miles away; similar graduate earnings | TX | 63% | $72,097 | Compare |
Baylor University Higher acceptance rate (21.9 percentage points higher) and located 95 miles away; similar graduate earnings | TX | 51% | $65,793 | Compare |
New Mexico Institute Of Mining And Technology Higher acceptance rate (24.8 percentage points higher) with similar program focus; similar graduate earnings | NM | 54% | $76,489 | Compare |
Citadel Military College Of South Carolina Higher acceptance rate (69 percentage points higher) with similar program focus; similar graduate earnings | SC | 98% | $72,085 | Compare |
Texas A & M University-College Station Same state (87 miles away) with nearly identical earnings; same institution type | TX | 63% | $72,097 | Compare |
Peer institutions with comparable quality and outcomes:
| School | State | Accept Rate | Median Earnings | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
University Of California-Irvine Similar quality tier (#6 ranked) | CA | 29% | $80,735 | #6 | Compare |
The University Of Texas At Arlington Similar quality tier in Southwest (#7 ranked) | TX | 80% | $63,199 | #7 | Compare |
University Of California-Berkeley Similar quality tier (#4 ranked) | CA | 11% | $92,446 | #4 | Compare |
Cuny Bernard M Baruch College Similar quality tier (#3 ranked) | NY | 48% | $75,971 | #3 | Compare |
University Of Michigan-Ann Arbor Similar quality tier (#8 ranked) | MI | 16% | $83,648 | #8 | Compare |
Based on federal data for students receiving aid. Actual costs may vary.
Thomas More University's published cost of attendance is $31,247. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation: low-income families pay approximately $12,553, middle-income families pay around $17,207, and higher-income families pay approximately $30,082.
Azimuth ranks The University of Texas At Austin #571 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown.
Thomas More University structures aid through need-based and merit components. Families apply using the FAFSA, and the university participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs to help bridge the gap between sticker price and what families actually pay.
Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $20,500, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $26,632; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the [Parent PLUS risk framework](/analysis/ou-what-happens-when-parents-borrow-too/) for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $79,115, median federal debt of $20,500 projects to a monthly payment of about $232 under standard ten-year repayment.
For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use [Azimuth's Financial GPS tool](/analysis/financial-gps-framework/).
Graduates of the University of Texas At Austin earn median earnings of $79,115 four years after enrollment, placing The University of Texas At Austin in the 86.2 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. That figure runs above the $65,228 median at comparable institutions (same control and size band).
Graduates earn about $16,023 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing The University of Texas At Austin in the 93.4 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks The University of Texas At Austin #94 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions.
The earnings pattern at The University of Texas At Austin reflects a broad program portfolio anchored by Biological Sciences, which represents 12% of degree output, alongside Business at 11% and Social Sciences at 9%. Biology, General is the highest-earning program, with 671 graduates earning median earnings of $66,264 four years after enrollment; Azimuth ranks Biology, General #44 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions.
The Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication program graduates 506 students with median earnings of $80,221, and Azimuth ranks Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication #3 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Psychology, General #53 for median earnings among nonprofit four-year institutions four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions with 461 graduates earning $56,821, while Artificial Intelligence and Finance round out the top programs — Azimuth ranks Artificial Intelligence #9 and Finance #8 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions, with graduates earning $155,168 and $132,075 respectively.
