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The University of Texas at El Paso

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The University of Texas at El Paso's campus sits on a hillside, offering views of the Rio Grande and Ciudad Juarez. Its unique architecture, inspired by the Dzong style of Bhutan and Tibet, sets it apart. The university is a major research institution and the largest Hispanic-serving R1 university in the contiguous United States. UTEP is also home to the Sun Bowl stadium, where the annual Sun Bowl college football game takes place.

Programs Analyzed

Avg Grad Earnings

$36,416/yr

Avg DegreeOutlook Score

46/100

Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$9,744/yr

Out-of-state: $25,512/yr

Financial Aid & Net Price

What students actually pay after grants and scholarships, by family income. 61% of students receive Pell Grants and 29% take federal loans.

Family Income	Avg Net Price/yr	4-Year Net Cost	Net-Price ROI
$0 – $30K	$9,413	$37,652	9.7x
$30K – $48K	$9,876	$39,504	9.2x
$48K – $75K	$11,289	$45,156	8.1x
$75K – $110K	$16,289	$65,156	5.6x
$110K+	$18,978	$75,912	4.8x
Sticker price (no aid)	$9,744	$38,976	9.3x

Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships. ROI = average 10-year graduate earnings ÷ 4-year net cost. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

All Programs at The University of Texas at El Paso

38 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for full AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Program	DW Score	Earnings	AI Risk	ROI
Computer and Information Sciences, General Compare across schools	88	$73,311/yr	Very High	25.1x
Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration Compare across schools	86	$72,429/yr	High	20.7x
Electrical Compare across schools	75	$74,285/yr	Very High	24.6x
Mechanical Engineering Compare across schools	72	$62,393/yr	Very High	22.5x
Civil Engineering Compare across schools	69	$60,287/yr	High	18.7x
Metallurgical Engineering Compare across schools	63	$53,478/yr	High	17.9x
Industrial Engineering Compare across schools	63	$45,467/yr	High	19.8x
Finance and Financial Management Services Compare across schools	61	$40,994/yr	Very High	12.5x
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research Compare across schools	60	$54,659/yr	Moderate	14.5x
Accounting and Related Services Compare across schools	59	$37,562/yr	Very High	13.8x
Mathematics Compare across schools	55	$42,424/yr	Very High	13.7x
Business Administration Compare across schools	54	$37,140/yr	High	11.0x
Music Compare across schools	51	$56,062/yr	High	13.4x
Criminal Justice and Corrections Compare across schools	51	$33,304/yr	Moderate	11.6x
Security Science and Technology Compare across schools	51	$23,495/yr	High	15.2x
Management Information Systems and Services Compare across schools	49	$41,014/yr	Very High	13.2x
Social Work Compare across schools	46	$37,865/yr	Moderate	11.5x
Marketing Compare across schools	46	$31,236/yr	Very High	12.4x
Microbiological Sciences and Immunology Compare across schools	44	$22,069/yr	High	15.3x
Health and Physical Education/Fitness Compare across schools	41	$23,010/yr	Moderate	13.9x
Public Relations & Advertising Compare across schools	40	$33,280/yr	High	10.6x
History Compare across schools	40	$30,230/yr	High	10.9x
Romance Languages & Literatures Compare across schools	39	$30,291/yr	Very High	12.8x
Public Health Compare across schools	36	$31,844/yr	High	9.1x
Sociology Compare across schools	36	$29,066/yr	High	11.3x
Political Science and Government Compare across schools	36	$26,182/yr	Very High	10.7x
Biology, General Compare across schools	34	$22,167/yr	High	12.3x
Biochemistry & Biophysics and Molecular Biology Compare across schools	34	$19,546/yr	High	14.2x
English Language and Literature, General Compare across schools	33	$29,550/yr	Very High	11.2x
Psychology, General Compare across schools	33	$27,627/yr	High	10.3x
International Business Compare across schools	32	$15,202/yr	Very High	2.9x
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication Compare across schools	31	$21,182/yr	High	9.7x
Natural Resources Conservation and Research Compare across schools	29	$31,207/yr	High	7.0x
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions Compare across schools	27	$28,195/yr	Moderate	6.2x
Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management Compare across schools	26	$16,023/yr	High	7.5x
Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools	25	$23,766/yr	High	5.1x
Fine and Studio Arts Compare across schools	25	$19,506/yr	Moderate	7.8x
Linguistic & Comparative Compare across schools	23	$26,475/yr	Very High	5.4x

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