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Aerospace at The University of Texas at Arlington

Arlington, TX · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $78,005/yr (7% vs median)

AI Risk High (41% exposed)

Job Market Medium (25,800 openings/yr)

ROI 17.7x earnings multiple (7.0x out-of-state)

Ranked #22 of 57 Aerospace programs Top 50%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Aerospace graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$846K	$828K	$728K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	18.0x	17.7x	15.5x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	7.1x	7.0x	6.1x
Probability of Field Employment	85%	81%	61%
DegreeOutlook Score	74	74	71

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$46,912

Out-of-state: $118,640 (7.0x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$60,940

-30% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$25,130

3.9 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$88,986

14% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $78,005 at The University of Texas at Arlington come in 7% above the national median of $73,060 for Aerospace programs.

With a 17.7x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 14% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Aerospace career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

With first-year pay of $78,005 far exceeding the $25,130 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

A #22 ranking among 57 Aerospace programs places The University of Texas at Arlington in the middle-to-upper range. Solid, not exceptional.

The limited growth from $78,005 to $88,986 over five years suggests earnings in this field plateau relatively early in one's career.

About The University of Texas at Arlington

The University of Texas at Arlington accepts 81% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, with 30,834 students enrolled in Arlington, TX.

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Top Career Paths

Architectural and engineering managers $167,740/yr

Aerospace engineers $134,830/yr

Engineering teachers, postsecondary $106,120/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 74/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Aerospace at The University of Texas at Arlington?

At 74/100, this is a high-performing program. The DegreeOutlook Score combines earnings, AI resilience, and ROI — and this program delivers on all three.

Should I worry about AI if I study Aerospace at The University of Texas at Arlington?

The 41% AI task exposure score is above average. Our model shows this affecting job availability more than salaries — graduates may face stiffer competition for fewer positions.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →