Avg Earnings (5yr)
$60,896
Acceptance Rate
29%
Graduation Rate
88%
Annual Tuition
$11,678
At a Glance
Total Students
42,100
Retention Rate
96%
Faculty Ratio
18
Financial Aid
27%
Median Debt
$20,500
Campus Setting
City
Institution Type
Public
Institution Overview
The University of Texas at Austin is a large public university with over 42,000 students. The university has a selective admissions process, accepting less than 30% of applicants. The vast majority of students return each year, with a retention rate of 96%. Nearly 88% of students graduate.
Graduates of the University of Texas at Austin earn a median of over $51,000 one year after graduation, increasing to over $75,000 ten years after graduation. The median debt for graduates is around $20,500. Over a quarter of students receive financial aid. In-state tuition is approximately $11,700.
Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data
Earning Projection Over Time
$51k
1 YEAR
$61k
5 YEARS
$75k
10 YEARS
Graduate Outcomes
One year after graduation, University of Texas at Austin alumni earn a median salary of $51,060. Five years after graduation, median earnings increase to $60,896, and after ten years, median earnings are $75,121. The median debt for graduates is $20,500.
The University of Texas at Austin has a high retention rate of 96.1% and an 87.7% graduation rate. The university has a 29.1% acceptance rate. 27.1% of students receive financial aid.
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