Finance and Financial Management Services at The University of Texas at Arlington

UTA's finance program delivers solid middle-market results at a manageable price point. With first-year earnings of $53,980 and just $20,250 in debt, graduates carry less than half a year's salary in loans—comfortably below the concerning 1:1 threshold. That 60th percentile ranking among Texas programs means your child would be outearning graduates from about half the state's finance schools, including some private competitors charging significantly more.

The earnings trajectory shows steady progression rather than spectacular gains, climbing 10% to $59,313 by year four. While this trails the elite programs—UT Austin and SMU graduates earn $80,000+—it reflects the reality that UTA primarily feeds regional employers rather than Wall Street. For a student paying in-state tuition at a school with an 81% admission rate, these outcomes represent strong value. The debt load is particularly noteworthy: at $20,250, it's $2,250 below the Texas median and $3,000 below the national benchmark.

The calculus here is straightforward. Your child won't launch into high finance or land at a bulge bracket bank straight out of UTA. But they'll graduate with marketable skills, reasonable debt, and earnings that match or exceed the typical finance graduate nationally—all while likely paying a fraction of what private alternatives cost in tuition. For families prioritizing ROI over prestige, that's a practical win.