Industrial Engineering at The University of Texas at Arlington

UTA's Industrial Engineering program delivers above-average outcomes at a relatively accessible institution. With first-year earnings of $76,390, graduates outpace both the national median ($74,709) and the Texas median ($67,407) by substantial margins—ranking in the 60th percentile among Texas programs. That's noteworthy for a school with an 81% admission rate and relatively modest test scores. The $22,503 median debt sits right at the state median, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.29—manageable by any standard for an engineering degree.

The comparison to other Texas schools tells an important story: UTA graduates earn essentially the same as those from the University of Houston ($76,147) and more than Texas Tech graduates ($71,545), despite UTA being considerably easier to get into. Four-year earnings climb to $85,252, showing healthy 12% growth that suggests these graduates are establishing stable engineering careers. The higher debt percentile (75th nationally) deserves mention, but at under $23,000 total, this isn't the kind of burden that should materially impact career decisions.

For families seeking solid engineering outcomes without the pressure of elite admissions, this program represents strong value. UTA serves a significant population of Pell-eligible students (40%) while maintaining earnings that compete with more selective Texas universities—that's exactly the kind of accessibility-meets-outcomes combination that makes a program worth serious consideration.