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Economics at The University of Texas at Arlington

Arlington, TX · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $46,416/yr (-14% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (56% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (293,500 openings/yr)

ROI 16.1x earnings multiple (6.4x out-of-state)

Ranked #93 of 351 Economics programs Top 50%

How AI Changes the Outlook

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

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$787K	$757K	$647K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	16.8x	16.1x	13.8x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	6.6x	6.4x	5.5x
Probability of Field Employment	66%	60%	41%
DegreeOutlook Score	73	72	69

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 (6.4x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$60,940

-30% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$18,750

4.8 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$80,774

74% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

The University of Texas at Arlington's Economics program produces graduates earning $46,416/yr — within striking distance of the $53,966 national average for this field.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 16.1x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Economics programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Economics's typical career paths, with 56% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 18% gap from the optimistic case.

Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $18,750 in median debt clears quickly against $46,416 in annual earnings.

At #93 of 351 Economics programs, The University of Texas at Arlington scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

Five-year earnings of $80,774 show a 74% jump from the $46,416 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration.

About The University of Texas at Arlington

A 81% acceptance rate means The University of Texas at Arlington is accessible to most applicants, one of the larger campuses at 30,834 students in Arlington, TX.

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Top Career Paths

Managers, all other $136,550/yr

Economics teachers, postsecondary $119,980/yr

Economists $115,440/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Economics at The University of Texas at Arlington?

This program scores 72/100 — placing it among the stronger programs for Economics nationally. The score reflects above-average earnings, manageable AI risk, and solid financial return.

Will AI replace Economics careers?

With 56% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $646,818 in decade earnings vs $787,480 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

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