C+
Above Average
Score: 61/100
Overall (traditional)
B
Outcome Rating
71/100 · earnings-weighted

The University of Texas at Arlington

4-Year Public
📍 Arlington, Texas 76013
The University of Texas at Arlington campus, Arlington, TX
The University of Texas at Arlington campus, Arlington, TX. Photo: EMBaero, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
B
70/100
Affordability
B
66/100
Resources
C
46/100
Experience
B+
77/100
Prestige
C
46/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

43,992
Total Enrollment
57%
Graduation Rate
73%
Retention Rate
23.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
81%
Acceptance Rate
$14,956
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near The University of Texas at Arlington ▼

11% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value
$312,546
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,444
1-Year Change
+1.8%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at The University of Texas at Arlington, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$63,199
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$60,902
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$17,527
Median debt at graduation
54%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
1,124
Average SAT
23
Median ACT
42.3%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 28% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 76th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (TX wage index 0.97). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at The University of Texas at Arlington

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Computer Science$84,759$109,197+2%#117 of 349#106$17,899
Computer Engineering$81,226$105,871-3%#94 of 189#97$19,083
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering$75,116$99,993-1%#106 of 258#121$23,316
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$85,513$99,393+12%#135 of 966#131$17,421
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering$78,005$99,239+1%#21 of 59#25$25,130
Industrial Engineering$76,390$97,788-1%#49 of 94#53$18,359
Mechanical Engineering$69,188$90,158-2%#186 of 318#172$23,031
Civil Engineering$70,629$86,844+0%#96 of 233#95$19,583
Management Information Systems and Services$52,836$81,538-2%#84 of 166#86$19,000
Business/Managerial Economics$53,984$80,711+4%#38 of 84#40$14,866
Information Science/Studies$57,756$78,953-7%#89 of 148#78$17,796
Accounting and Related Services$54,661$78,245+3%#290 of 796#291$18,747
Finance and Financial Management Services$53,980$76,623-8%#236 of 452#246$18,500
Construction Engineering$72,613—————
International Business$48,625$72,486-1%#65 of 115#64$18,751
Physics$34,611$71,830-6%#82 of 107#66$22,964
Economics$46,416$71,821-13%#248 of 368#240$18,750
Biomedical/Medical Engineering$41,773$67,246-28%#118 of 118#118$24,500
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication$41,703$66,454+5%#66 of 178#59$19,362
Mathematics$51,443$66,261-5%#197 of 309#179$14,667
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences$42,788$65,294+8%#46 of 138#37$25,000
Chemistry—$63,766-2%#133 of 209#128—
Marketing$43,406$63,088-9%#338 of 516#339$17,551
Business Administration, Management and Operations$45,534$62,978-8%#672 of 1176#680$18,375
Architecture$40,166$62,345-7%#67 of 78#58$23,535
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication$43,038$60,617+20%#34 of 158#26$18,161
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies$37,883$59,430+23%#27 of 137#21$12,917
Music$37,020$59,198+38%#11 of 268#6$22,714
Education$57,410————$13,250
Criminal Justice and Corrections$40,577$57,210+3%#240 of 660#221$16,831
History$44,806$57,159+13%#91 of 459#67$22,000
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies$49,748$56,782+2%#81 of 207#74$17,365
International/Globalization Studies$29,118$55,933-7%#48 of 87#42$19,500
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$40,185$54,975+4%#177 of 476#167$21,078
Sociology$37,338$54,401+3%#180 of 462#139$23,000
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology—$53,830-18%#98 of 110#94$19,779
Biology$30,432$53,498-6%#583 of 841#565$16,050
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics$30,505$51,653-6%#162 of 225#152$15,634
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness$30,499$50,930-7%#377 of 610#396$16,861
English Language and Literature$40,718$50,495+4%#229 of 576#189$19,723
Social Work$38,174$50,388-3%#256 of 420#290$18,000
Political Science and Government$31,550$50,006-21%#520 of 565#511$19,216
Journalism—$48,042-15%#152 of 187#154—
Fine and Studio Arts$25,156$47,106+14%#85 of 423#76$22,683
Psychology$30,210$45,539-10%#776 of 1027#777$17,710
Microbiological Sciences and Immunology$40,101————$20,813
Public Health$37,043————$19,292
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft$26,474$36,457-8%#188 of 255#183$18,833
Communication and Media Studies$32,990————$15,808
Anthropology$17,229$32,834-30%#185 of 188#185$19,441

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The The University of Texas at Arlington Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $312,546
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,444/mo — vs ~$652/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 76018 (5.5% cap, Arlington)

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🏆 Where The University of Texas at Arlington Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

🥈
Banking and Financial Support Services
of 9 schools
#11
Nursing Administration
of 48 schools
#12
Construction Engineering
of 16 schools
#17
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing
of 100 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $9,206 $27,138
Room $5,870
Board $4,712
Total Cost (On-Campus) $28,776 $46,708

Financial Aid

91%
Receive Any Aid
54%
Receive Pell Grants
31%
Take Out Loans
$14,956
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$13,535
$30,001 - $48,000$13,225
$48,001 - $75,000$14,602
$75,001 - $110,000$20,025
$110,001+$22,617

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 2,468 grads/yr Computer and Information Sciences, General 1,075 grads/yr Social Work 915 grads/yr Family Practice Nurse/Nursing 730 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 572 grads/yr Construction Engineering 343 grads/yr Information Science/Studies 324 grads/yr Civil Engineering, General 279 grads/yr Psychology, General 272 grads/yr Biology/Biological Sciences, General 258 grads/yr Communication, General 251 grads/yr Marketing/Marketing Management, General 249 grads/yr General Studies 237 grads/yr Public Health, General 235 grads/yr Banking and Financial Support Services 220 grads/yr Educational Leadership and Administration, General 203 grads/yr Nursing Administration 199 grads/yr Exercise Science and Kinesiology 197 grads/yr Industrial Engineering 197 grads/yr Computer Science 181 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from The University of Texas at Arlington's top programs commonly pursue.

Registered nurses
$94k/yr 3,391,000 jobs
Nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondary
$80k/yr 91,600 jobs
Computer and information systems managers
$171k/yr 667,100 jobs
Computer and information research scientists
$141k/yr 40,300 jobs
Database architects
$136k/yr 66,900 jobs
Computer network architects
$130k/yr 179,200 jobs
Computer occupations, all other
$109k/yr 472,000 jobs
Database administrators
$105k/yr 78,000 jobs

Student Demographics

43,992
Total Students
60%
Women
70%
Traditional Age (18-24)
11%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 24%
Hispanic 33%
Black 13%
Asian 12%
Two or More 3%
Non-Resident 13%

🏠 Living Arrangements

On Campus 50%
Off-Campus (Renters) 11%
With Family 39%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~4,751 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 47%
Hybrid (Some Online) 24%
Fully Online 29%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 70%
25-64 (Adult) 29%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at The University of Texas at Arlington?
The University of Texas at Arlington has an acceptance rate of 81%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend The University of Texas at Arlington?
Tuition at The University of Texas at Arlington is $9,206 for in-state students and $27,138 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $14,956.
What is the graduation rate at The University of Texas at Arlington?
The graduation rate at The University of Texas at Arlington is 57%. This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.
Is The University of Texas at Arlington a good school?
The University of Texas at Arlington has a Repit College Score of 61/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (B): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (B+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (C): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend The University of Texas at Arlington?
The University of Texas at Arlington has a total enrollment of 43,992 students.
Is there rental demand near The University of Texas at Arlington?
Yes! Approximately 11% of students at The University of Texas at Arlington live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 4,751 students who need rental housing near campus.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology