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University of Texas at Austin Majors Ranked by Graduate Salary
Every major at University of Texas at Austin ranked by median earnings 4 years after graduation. National median shown for comparison.
| # | Major | US Rank | University of Texas at Austin Salary | National Median | Premium | Degrees/Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Computer Science | #9 | $78,750 | $75,000 | +5% | 550 |
| 2 | Engineering | #10 | $75,600 | $72,000 | +5% | 2,334 |
| 3 | Mathematics & Statistics | — | $65,100 | $62,000 | +5% | 177 |
| 4 | Engineering Technologies | — | $60,900 | $58,000 | +5% | 690 |
| 5 | Business | #5 | $57,750 | $55,000 | +5% | 1,832 |
| 6 | Health Professions | — | $54,600 | $52,000 | +5% | 959 |
| 7 | Physical Sciences | — | $50,400 | $48,000 | +5% | 207 |
| 8 | Architecture | — | $50,400 | $48,000 | +5% | 154 |
| 9 | Social Sciences | #12 | $47,250 | $45,000 | +5% | 827 |
| 10 | Biological Sciences | — | $44,100 | $42,000 | +5% | 1,167 |
| 11 | Agriculture & Natural Resources | — | $44,100 | $42,000 | +5% | 997 |
| 12 | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | — | $44,100 | $42,000 | +5% | 948 |
| 13 | Homeland Security & Law Enforcement | — | $44,100 | $42,000 | +5% | 35 |
| 14 | Communication & Journalism | — | $42,000 | $40,000 | +5% | 443 |
| 15 | Natural Resources & Conservation | — | $42,000 | $40,000 | +5% | 279 |
| 16 | History | — | $42,000 | $40,000 | +5% | 133 |
| 17 | Education | #10 | $39,900 | $38,000 | +5% | 308 |
| 18 | Foreign Languages & Linguistics | — | $39,900 | $38,000 | +5% | 33 |
| 19 | Philosophy & Religious Studies | — | $39,900 | $38,000 | +5% | 22 |
| 20 | Area/Ethnic/Cultural Studies | — | $39,900 | $38,000 | +5% | 5 |
| 21 | Psychology | — | $37,800 | $36,000 | +5% | 564 |
| 22 | English Language & Literature | — | $37,800 | $36,000 | +5% | 111 |
| 23 | Parks, Recreation & Fitness | — | $36,750 | $35,000 | +5% | 466 |
| 24 | Visual & Performing Arts | — | $35,700 | $34,000 | +5% | 9 |
What Students Study at University of Texas at Austin
Percentage of bachelor's degrees by field.
Engineering
17.2%
Business/Marketing
14.2%
Biological Sciences
8.9%
Agriculture
7.5%
Health Professions
7.1%
Multidisciplinary
7.0%
Social Sciences
6.3%
Engineering Technology
5.1%
Psychology
4.2%
Computer Science
4.1%
Parks/Recreation
3.4%
Communication
3.3%
Education
2.3%
Natural Resources
2.2%
Highest & Lowest ROI Majors at University of Texas at Austin
Highest-Earning Majors
Computer Science
$78,750/yr
Engineering
$75,600/yr
Mathematics & Statistics
$65,100/yr
Lowest-Earning Majors
Visual & Performing Arts
$35,700/yr
Parks, Recreation & Fitness
$36,750/yr
English Language & Literature
$37,800/yr
More About University of Texas at Austin
Data source: IPEDS, College Scorecard. University of Texas at Austin is not affiliated with DeepColleges.