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Mechanical Engineering at The University of Texas at Tyler

Tyler, TX · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $64,977/yr (-8% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (53% exposed)

Job Market Large (58,100 openings/yr)

ROI 20.1x earnings multiple (7.9x out-of-state)

Ranked #135 of 320 Mechanical Engineering programs Top 50%

How AI Changes the Outlook

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

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$835K	$798K	$687K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	21.0x	20.1x	17.3x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	8.3x	7.9x	6.8x
Probability of Field Employment	80%	71%	50%
DegreeOutlook Score	73	72	70

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$39,680

Out-of-state: $100,792 (7.9x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$55,724

-40% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$17,788

3.3 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$87,041

34% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $64,977 track close to the $70,527 national median for Mechanical Engineering programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 20.1x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Mechanical Engineering programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Mechanical Engineering's typical career paths, with 53% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 18% gap from the optimistic case.

At $17,788 in median debt against $64,977 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

At #135 of 320 Mechanical Engineering programs, The University of Texas at Tyler scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

Earnings grow from $64,977 to $87,041 over five years — a 34% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About The University of Texas at Tyler

The University of Texas at Tyler has a 92% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, enrolling 7,009 students in Tyler, 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 is the DegreeOutlook Score for Mechanical Engineering at The University of Texas at Tyler?

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

Will AI replace Mechanical Engineering careers?

With 53% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $686,757 in decade earnings vs $834,564 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

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