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The University of Texas at Austin

TX · Public · 100% graduation rate

Best major ROI
A
ROI Score
90/100

ROI by Major

Debt and earnings data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. ROI grades compare median student debt at graduation to earnings 1 and 5 years after completion, adjusted for NCES IPEDS graduation rates.

MajorMedian DebtYear 1 EarningsYear 5 EarningsROI GradeVerdict
Computer and Information Sciences$20K$95K$147KASTRONG BUY
Mathematics$20K$78K$126KASTRONG BUY
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering$20K$92K$129KBBUY
Mechanical Engineering$20K$92K$129KBBUY
Finance and Financial Management Services$24K$65K$89KBBUY
Business Administration, Management and Operations$24K$65K$89KBBUY
Management Information Systems and Services$24K$65K$89KBBUY
Marketing$24K$65K$89KBBUY
Public Health$26K$62K$86KBBUY
Political Science and Government$24K$58K$78KCBUY
Economics$24K$58K$78KCBUY
Biology$24K$55K$74KCBUY
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology$24K$55K$74KCBUY
Neurobiology and Neurosciences$24K$55K$74KCBUY
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication$24K$52K$69KCCAUTION
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication$24K$52K$69KCCAUTION
Communication and Media Studies$24K$52K$69KCCAUTION
Psychology$24K$48K$65KCCAUTION
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$24K$45K$61KCCAUTION
Health and Physical Education/Fitness$24K$42K$58KCCAUTION

Frequently Asked Questions

It depends on your major. The highest-ROI major at The University of Texas at Austin earns a grade of A, with median debt of $20K and year-5 earnings of $147K. Compare debt-to-earnings ratios across majors before deciding.

The University of Texas at Austin has a 100% graduation rate. A higher graduation rate generally correlates with better student support and outcomes, which can impact your return on investment.

Median debt varies significantly by major at The University of Texas at Austin. For example, Computer and Information Sciences graduates have median debt of $20K. Review the ROI by Major table above for a full breakdown.

The top-earning major is Computer and Information Sciences with median year-5 earnings of $147K. We rank each major by its debt-to-earnings ROI score to help you compare options.

Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, NCES IPEDS
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ROI scores are calculated by comparing median debt at graduation to median earnings 1 and 5 years after completion, weighted by graduation rate. Grades range from A (strong return) to F (poor return).