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

The University of Texas at Tyler at a glance

• 7,440

  students enrolled

• 2,801

  degrees and certificates a year

• 54%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $13,323

  average net price a year

  Tuition $7,020 in state, $22,320 out of state

• $49,355

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $57,053

  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 Tyler

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

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• 114

  open professional jobs

• 14

  entry level

  2 say no experience is needed

• 1%

  ask for AI skills

  1 jobs

• 4.2%

  unemployment in Smith County

  2026-08 · unchanged from a year earlier

• $71,923

  median household income

  Smith County

• 35%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.7% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, business & management, psychology, which lead to clinical (3 open), finance (16 open), sales (20 open), operations (14 open), marketing (1 open), human resources (2 open).

Hiring most: Delek US (6), Trane U.s. (6), BJ's Wholesale Club (5), Langan (5), Nexstar Media Group (4), Snelling Tyler (4), Southside Bank (4), Ardent Health (3).

What they hire for: Sales (20), Engineering (17), Finance (16), Operations (14), Administration (6), Legal (5). Sales jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: East Texas Workforce Development Board.

• Workforce Solutions East Texas - TylerTyler · 903-561-8131 · Monday-Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is The University of Texas at Tyler?

The University of Texas at Tyler enrolls about 7,440 students and is a public 4-year institution in Tyler, Texas. It awards about 2,801 degrees and certificates a year.

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

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 Tyler graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $49,355 six years after entry and $57,053 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

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

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

Are there jobs near The University of Texas at Tyler?

114 open professional jobs are listed in Smith County, 14 of them entry level and 2 saying no experience is needed. Delek US has the most openings.