The University of Texas at Arlington: programs, outcomes and local jobs

The University of Texas at Arlington at a glance

• 32,294

  students enrolled

• 270,000

  alumni, as the college reports

• 13,191

  degrees and certificates a year

• 54%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $13,951

  average net price a year

  Tuition $9,206 in state, $27,138 out of state

• $60,902

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $63,199

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  90% working

Executive education programs and Career retraining programs listed on its site.

What students study

AI and data programs

Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.

The job market around The University of Texas at Arlington

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Tarrant County, where the college is.

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• 1,670

  open professional jobs

• 207

  entry level

  16 say no experience is needed

• 6%

  ask for AI skills

  95 jobs

• 4.4%

  unemployment in Tarrant County

  2026-08 · up 0.1 points from a year earlier

• $81,905

  median household income

  Tarrant County

• 40%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.9% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, business & management, engineering, which lead to clinical (53 open), finance (173 open), sales (142 open), operations (308 open), marketing (45 open), human resources (77 open).

Hiring most: Lockheed Martin (92), Lockheed Martin Services (49), GM Financial (40), Celestica (34), JPS Health Network (27), Ptrglobal (20), University of North Texas System (20), Lockheed Martin Services (15).

What they hire for: Engineering (391), Operations (308), Finance (173), Sales (142), Data & Analytics (86), Human Resources (77). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County.

• Arlington Workforce Center-Workforce SolutionsArlington · 817-413-4000 · Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm
• Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County - Mid-Cities Workforce CenterHurst · 817-413-4000 · MF 8-5
• Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County - Resource Connection Workforce CenterFort Worth · 817-413-4000 · M-F 8am-5pm
• Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County Alliance Workforce CenterFort Worth · Monday -Friday8:00am-5:00pm
• Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County Central Workforce CenterFort Worth · Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is The University of Texas at Arlington?

The University of Texas at Arlington enrolls about 32,294 students and is a public 4-year institution in Arlington, Texas. It awards about 13,191 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at The University of Texas at Arlington?

54% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do The University of Texas at Arlington graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $60,902 six years after entry and $63,199 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does The University of Texas at Arlington offer AI or data science degrees?

Yes. The University of Texas at Arlington awarded degrees or certificates in data science, data analytics and business analytics (certificate, bachelor, master) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.

Are there jobs near The University of Texas at Arlington?

1,670 open professional jobs are listed in Tarrant County, 207 of them entry level and 16 saying no experience is needed. Lockheed Martin has the most openings.