Solid graduate outcomes with earnings above the peer average.
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.
UTD graduates demonstrate steady earnings growth over the post-graduation period, with median earnings rising from $57,249 six years after enrollment to $64,228 at eight years and reaching $68,227 at ten years. This represents 19.2% growth from the six-year to ten-year mark, indicating consistent career advancement and skill development among graduates.
How outcomes compare to similar institutions.
Graduate earnings exceed the peer average, indicating above-typical outcomes for this institution type.
Financial justification for the investment.
Excellent affordability. Median debt of $18,000 is well under annual earnings, enabling comfortable repayment.
UTD graduates carry median debt of $18,000, which compares favorably to the peer median of $20,000, resulting in $2,000 less borrowing than similar institutions. Debt levels range from $5,500 at the 25th percentile to $22,750 at the 75th percentile, indicating most graduates avoid excessive borrowing.
The University of Texas at Dallas ranks in the 86.5th percentile nationally for return on investment, reflecting well above average performance in converting educational investment into earnings outcomes. Graduates earn $3,543 beyond expectations compared to similar students nationally, placing UTD at the 69.5th percentile for earnings uplift relative to student demographics and program mix.
Approximately 22.3% of UTD graduates continue to graduate or professional school, reflecting balanced preparation for both workforce entry and advance...
Program mix explains much of the earnings story.
UTD's strongest return outcomes concentrate in engineering and technology fields, with Computer Engineering graduates earning $98,131 leading institutional performance. Artificial Intelligence graduates earn $87,411 while representing the largest high-earning cohort with 714 graduates, demonstrating both program strength and institutional scale.
Electrical and Electronics Engineering produces graduates earning $89,049, while business programs contribute solid mid-range outcomes with Banking and Financial Support Services graduates earning $72,322. Even programs with more modest individual earnings contribute to UTD's overall return performance by providing accessible pathways to middle-class careers.
See which programs drive the strongest earnings and career trajectories
Earnings distribution shows substantial upside potential for UTD graduates, with outcomes ranging from $44,421 at the 25th percentile to $101,340 at the 75th percentile. This 2.3:1 ratio reflects the diverse program portfolio spanning high-earning engineering fields to more modest liberal arts outcomes.
