by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at UT Austin. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 52 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UT Austin as a strong choice for engineering, ranked #5 out of 678 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Schools | 5 of 678 |
| Best Engineering Schools in Texas | 1 of 49 |
| Best Engineering Schools in the Southwest Region | 1 of 74 |
Here is each degree level offered in engineering at UT Austin, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 1,225 |
| Certificate | 50 |
| Master’s | 466 |
| Doctoral | 231 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1 |
This engineering field at UT Austin breaks down into these majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, The University of Texas at Austin conferred 1,225 bachelor’s degrees in engineering.
UT Austin is among the very best schools in the country for engineering at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 52 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 1 |
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas | 1 |
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 7 |
Engineering graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UT Austin go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $100,430 a year. This is higher than $77,647, the median for all majors at UT Austin.
To complete a bachelor’s at UT Austin, engineering students borrow a median amount of $20,835 in student loans. This is lower than $21,285, the typical median for all majors at UT Austin.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,752 | $44,908 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 68% of engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 32% went to women.
The majority of engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at UT Austin were Asian. About 33% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a bachelor’s in engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 406 |
| Black or African American | 33 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 280 |
| White | 389 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 45 |
| Other Races | 72 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, The University of Texas at Austin handed out 50 certificate degrees in engineering.
UT Austin is not yet ranked for engineering at the certificate level.
In the most recent graduating class, 76% of engineering certificate degrees went to men and 24% went to women.
The majority of engineering certificate degree graduates at UT Austin are White. Approximately 40% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a certificate in engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Graduate study is also available at UT Austin. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Engineering | 466 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Engineering | 231 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Engineering | 1 |
