The University of Texas at Austin — Austin, TX

Finance and Financial Management Services

at The University of Texas at Austin · Austin, TX

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The Bottom Line

↑Grads earn about $69,505/yr starting out — that's 132% more than skipping college
⏱Takes about 2.2 years to earn back what you spent
$Students on financial aid pay about $19,857/yr after grants & scholarships (varies by family income) — $86,898 total with loan interest

Listed Price

$31,247/yr

Starting Salary

$69,505

Finish Rate

88.9%

Household Income

$31,247/yr

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

Students on financial aid pay $19,857/yr after grants & scholarships (saves $11,390/yr)

4 Years Total

$124,988

Typical Debt

$20,500

Interest You'd Owe

+$7,470

What You'd Really Pay

$86,898

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

You'd earn (with degree)$695,050

Without college$300,000

Total cost of degree$86,898

Pays for Itself In

2.2 yrs

Salary Boost

+132%

Ahead After 10 Years

$608,152

How We Scored This

Salary vs. Cost40/40

Do you earn enough to justify the price?

Payoff Speed24.7/25

How fast do you earn back what you spent?

Salary Boost17.6/20

How much more than skipping college?

Graduation Rate13.3/15

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.