Based on U.S. Department of Education data (October 2025 release).
Earnings Distribution
How The University of Texas at Austin graduates compare to all programs nationally
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
| School | 1 Year | 4 Years | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Texas at Austin | $46,699 | $74,369 | +59% |
| Georgetown University | $64,851 | $83,492 | +29% |
| University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | $35,862 | $72,551 | +102% |
| University of Washington-Seattle Campus | $44,276 | $71,490 | +61% |
| University of Chicago | $38,008 | $67,026 | +76% |
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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 The University of Texas at AustinAustin | $11,678 | $46,699 | $74,369 | — | — |
 Georgetown UniversityWashington | $65,081 | $64,851 | $83,492 | — | — |
 New York UniversityNew York | $60,438 | $51,233 | $56,699 | — | — |
 University of Washington-Seattle CampusSeattle | $12,643 | $44,276 | $71,490 | — | — |
 Columbia University in the City of New YorkNew York | $69,045 | $42,327 | — | — | — |
 University of ChicagoChicago | $66,939 | $38,008 | $67,026 | — | — |
| National Median | — | $44,276 | — | — | — |
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About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At The University of Texas at Austin, approximately 25% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.