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
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Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at University of North Texas, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 34% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 60th 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 University of North Texas
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.
| Major | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | vs. national | Rank (pay) | Rank (wage-adj.) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | $78,714 | $109,151 | +0% | #82 of 189 | #81 | $22,590 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $70,235 | $104,024 | +13% | #100 of 459 | #91 | $22,500 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $75,265 | $95,294 | -5% | #179 of 258 | #172 | $25,000 |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician | $72,266 | $92,524 | -1% | #22 of 43 | #22 | $26,000 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $64,441 | $91,514 | +10% | #48 of 166 | #46 | $18,750 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | — | $88,484 | -5% | #84 of 118 | #71 | $22,700 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $68,173 | $87,257 | -5% | #258 of 318 | #216 | $24,583 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | $59,941 | $80,138 | -2% | #39 of 61 | #36 | $23,980 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $61,509 | $79,124 | +4% | #269 of 796 | #274 | $18,922 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | $54,058 | $78,740 | +1% | #44 of 84 | #45 | $14,500 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $58,615 | $78,629 | -9% | #74 of 126 | #73 | $17,750 |
| Materials Engineering | — | $78,250 | -14% | #34 of 34 | #32 | $24,000 |
| Air Transportation | $56,487 | $78,166 | -9% | #35 of 52 | #37 | $23,573 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $57,524 | $77,061 | -8% | #232 of 452 | #242 | $20,175 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $53,194 | $75,657 | +11% | #225 of 1176 | #192 | $20,216 |
| Insurance | $59,022 | $75,438 | -15% | #16 of 21 | #16 | $19,392 |
| Business/Commerce | $45,122 | $71,695 | +5% | #65 of 271 | #62 | $16,570 |
| Real Estate | $44,124 | $71,473 | -16% | #18 of 25 | #17 | $15,000 |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | $45,265 | $69,210 | +13% | #20 of 67 | #24 | $18,750 |
| Information Science/Studies | $52,449 | $69,097 | -19% | #115 of 148 | #117 | $21,093 |
| Marketing | $43,828 | $66,673 | -4% | #259 of 516 | #255 | $18,500 |
| Economics | $51,316 | $66,040 | -20% | #316 of 368 | #289 | $21,025 |
| Interior Architecture | $50,681 | $64,716 | +7% | #6 of 17 | #7 | $20,000 |
| Homeland Security | $44,969 | $63,622 | -9% | #23 of 33 | #24 | $17,023 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $45,015 | $62,703 | +29% | #14 of 137 | #14 | $17,931 |
| Mathematics | $53,133 | $62,465 | -10% | #235 of 309 | #213 | $19,375 |
| Chemistry | $38,006 | $61,473 | -6% | #147 of 209 | #148 | $23,250 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | $34,657 | $60,655 | -7% | #80 of 110 | #71 | $21,719 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $45,745 | $60,456 | -11% | #159 of 187 | #157 | $19,368 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $53,733 | $58,004 | +4% | #70 of 207 | #62 | $18,750 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $28,337 | $57,888 | -2% | #121 of 215 | #132 | $17,750 |
| Political Science and Government | $34,195 | $57,852 | -9% | #380 of 565 | #340 | $16,069 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $33,867 | $57,753 | +12% | #100 of 299 | #97 | $22,269 |
| Journalism | $38,118 | $57,461 | +2% | #77 of 187 | #60 | $19,500 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | $41,183 | $57,255 | +1% | #57 of 137 | #59 | $20,551 |
| Biology | $32,782 | $56,561 | -1% | #465 of 841 | #444 | $20,500 |
| Social Sciences | $34,679 | $56,026 | +5% | #33 of 87 | #23 | $20,500 |
| History | $36,568 | $55,906 | +10% | #116 of 459 | #88 | $21,000 |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations | $39,787 | $55,878 | -6% | #22 of 42 | #23 | $21,250 |
| Music | $31,450 | $55,705 | +30% | #29 of 268 | #19 | $23,425 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $36,588 | $55,562 | +5% | #166 of 476 | #158 | $18,997 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $24,880 | $55,259 | +0% | #127 of 225 | #118 | $20,135 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management | $36,857 | $54,621 | +8% | #11 of 55 | #11 | $23,000 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $35,039 | $54,578 | +0% | #268 of 610 | #272 | $22,000 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $39,267 | $53,453 | -3% | #383 of 660 | #388 | $18,000 |
| Geography and Cartography | $39,960 | $52,712 | -9% | #100 of 117 | #86 | $18,275 |
| English Language and Literature | $32,892 | $52,576 | +8% | #185 of 576 | #124 | $20,097 |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | $28,681 | $51,368 | +5% | #30 of 62 | #15 | $17,677 |
| Social Work | $36,167 | $50,579 | -2% | #248 of 420 | #285 | $19,500 |
| International/Globalization Studies | $30,621 | $50,139 | -16% | #64 of 87 | #66 | $19,000 |
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.
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🏆 Where University of North Texas Ranks
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Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,319 | $18,399 |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $26,987 | $37,067 |
Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $10,816 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $11,452 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $13,489 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $18,573 |
| $110,001+ | $21,829 |
Programs & Career Paths
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