The University of Texas at Austin — Austin, TX

Business Administration, Management and Operations

at The University of Texas at Austin · Austin, TX

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The Bottom Line

↑Grads earn about $63,143/yr starting out — that's 110% more than skipping college
⏱Takes about 2.6 years to earn back what you spent
$Students on financial aid pay about $19,678/yr after grants & scholarships (varies by family income) — $86,182 total with loan interest

Listed Price

$29,842/yr

Starting Salary

$63,143

Finish Rate

87.6%

$29,842/yr

Full sticker price — tuition, housing, and fees before any aid

Students on financial aid pay $19,678/yr after grants & scholarships (saves $10,164/yr)

4 Years Total

$119,368

Typical Debt

$20,500

Interest You'd Owe

+$7,470

What You'd Really Pay

$86,182

That's about $233/month for 10 years after you graduate

You'd earn (with degree)$631,430

Without college$300,000

Total cost of degree$86,182

Pays for Itself In

2.6 yrs

Salary Boost

+110%

Ahead After 10 Years

$545,248

How We Scored This

Salary vs. Cost40/40

Do you earn enough to justify the price?

Payoff Speed24.2/25

How fast do you earn back what you spent?

Salary Boost14.7/20

How much more than skipping college?

Graduation Rate13.1/15

Will you actually finish?

Data from the U.S. Department of Education. Salaries are what recent grads typically earn — yours could be higher or lower.

Costs can change. These numbers don't adjust for where you live, and only cover students who used federal financial aid. Not financial advice.