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

The University of Texas at Austin at a glance

• 42,855

  students enrolled

• 17,518

  degrees and certificates a year

• 89%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $19,857

  average net price a year

  Tuition $11,678 in state, $42,778 out of state

• $60,896

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $75,121

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  91% 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 Austin

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

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• 5,747

  open professional jobs

• 512

  entry level

  34 say no experience is needed

• 17%

  ask for AI skills

  990 jobs

• 3.9%

  unemployment in Travis County

  2026-08 · up 0.2 points from a year earlier

• $97,169

  median household income

  Travis County

• 56%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.8% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, engineering, computer & information sciences, which lead to finance (312 open), sales (755 open), operations (562 open), marketing (316 open), human resources (205 open), strategy (67 open).

Hiring most: Amazon (433), Advanced Micro Devices (192), Cloudflare (114), Apple (109), Fluidstack (95), DroneDeploy (77), Saronic (73), Base Power (64).

What they hire for: Engineering (1,786), Sales (755), Operations (562), Data & Analytics (465), Marketing (316), Finance (312). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Workforce Solutions: Capital Area Workforce Board.

• Workforce Solutions Capital Area - EastAustin · Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m
• Workforce Solutions Capital Area - NorthAustin · 512-454-9675 · Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is The University of Texas at Austin?

The University of Texas at Austin enrolls about 42,855 students and is a public 4-year institution in Austin, Texas. It awards about 17,518 degrees and certificates a year.

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

89% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do The University of Texas at Austin graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $60,896 six years after entry and $75,121 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

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

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

Are there jobs near The University of Texas at Austin?

5,747 open professional jobs are listed in Travis County, 512 of them entry level and 34 saying no experience is needed. Amazon has the most openings.