Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 70.2%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 70.8%
- Retention Rate
- 88.1%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $68,227
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $18,000
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 27:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 64.7%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $191/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Systems Engineering. | Master | $101,406 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $94,674 | $49,818 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Master | $94,408 | $22,374 |
| Computer Engineering. | Master | $94,408 | |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | Master | $81,333 | $33,305 |
| Information Science/Studies. | Master | $75,518 | $32,797 |
| Computer Engineering. | Bachelor | $74,953 | $21,375 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering. | Bachelor | $69,098 | $24,125 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor | $67,324 | $17,500 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Master | $64,990 | |
| Marketing. | Master | $63,005 | $23,791 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Master | $62,863 | $22,120 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor | $60,125 | $20,689 |
| Physics. | Bachelor | $57,318 | $20,500 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Master | $57,318 | $35,395 |
Outcomes Overview
UTD graduates earn a median of $68,227 within ten years, reflecting the university's strength in high-paying STEM fields. With typical debt of $18,000, graduates face a debt-to-earnings ratio of just 26%, well below the concerning 40% threshold. Monthly loan payments of $191 consume only 4% of median income, making repayment manageable. The school's 93.4% employment rate demonstrates strong job placement, particularly in Dallas's thriving tech corridor where major employers actively recruit UTD engineering and computer science graduates. Many alumni land roles at Texas Instruments, AT&T, and emerging startups. This combination of modest debt and strong earning potential delivers a strong return on investment.