Materials Engineering at University of North Texas
Denton, TX · Bachelor's Degree · about 12 graduates a year
University of North Texas graduates in materials engineering earn 14% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 31% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of North Texas Compares for Materials Engineering
All 34 colleges reporting materials engineering earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Purdue University-Main Campus West Lafayette, IN | $107,557 | $115,389 | #1 | $78,265 |
| 2 | University of California-Irvine Irvine, CA | $106,547 | $96,951 | #6 | $58,177 |
| 3 | California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo, CA | $100,599 | $91,538 | #18 | $74,496 |
| 4 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $98,879 | $104,256 | #2 | $75,041 |
| 5 | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Champaign, IL | $97,924 | $96,210 | #9 | $75,080 |
| 6 | Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA | $97,904 | $99,569 | #4 | $74,971 |
| 7 | University of Maryland-College Park College Park, MD | $97,714 | $85,755 | #22 | — |
| 8 | Michigan State University East Lansing, MI | $95,761 | $100,969 | #3 | $78,276 |
| 9 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA | $95,314 | $87,669 | #20 | $71,174 |
| 10 | Drexel University Philadelphia, PA | $94,694 | $96,305 | #8 | $78,623 |
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| 31 | Iowa State University Ames, IA | $83,416 | $87,743 | #19 | $65,831 |
| 32 | Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Troy, NY | $82,947 | $78,948 | #34 | $66,927 |
| 33 | University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI | $82,131 | $85,461 | #23 | $69,175 |
| 34 | University of North Texas Denton, TX | $78,250 | $79,557 | #32 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of North Texas materials engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn $78,250 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of North Texas rank for materials engineering?
Among 34 colleges reporting earnings for materials engineering graduates, University of North Texas ranks #34 by median pay four years after graduation, and #32 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is materials engineering at University of North Texas worth it?
Its graduates earn 14% less than the national median for materials engineering ($91,449), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,000.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.