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Aerospace Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin

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

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $81,022/yr (11% vs median)

AI Risk High (41% exposed)

Job Market Medium (25,800 openings/yr)

ROI 20.1x earnings multiple (5.5x out-of-state)

Ranked #6 of 57 Aerospace programs Top 25%

How AI Changes the Outlook

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

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$963K	$939K	$812K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	20.6x	20.1x	17.4x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.6x	5.5x	4.7x
Probability of Field Employment	85%	81%	61%
DegreeOutlook Score	76	76	73

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$46,712

Out-of-state: $171,112 (5.5x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$78,712

-69% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$22,125

3.3 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$100,587

24% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

The University of Texas at Austin's Aerospace Engineering graduates start at $81,022/yr — above the $73,060 national average, though not by a wide margin.

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

Some AI exposure exists in Aerospace Engineering's typical career paths, with 41% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 16% gap from the optimistic case.

Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $22,125 in median debt clears quickly against $81,022 in annual earnings.

At #6 of 57 nationally, this is a top-5% Aerospace Engineering program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.

Earnings grow from $81,022 to $100,587 over five years — a 24% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About The University of Texas at Austin

Admission to The University of Texas at Austin is competitive, with 29% of applicants accepted, with 42,100 students enrolled in Austin, 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 Aerospace Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin?

This program scores 76/100 — placing it among the stronger programs for Aerospace Engineering nationally. The score reflects above-average earnings, manageable AI risk, and solid financial return.

Will AI replace Aerospace Engineering careers?

With 41% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $811,547 in decade earnings vs $962,692 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

What makes The University of Texas at Austin's Aerospace Engineering program stand out?

Ranked #6 of 57 programs nationally, The University of Texas at Austin lands in the top 25%. The ranking reflects a combination of graduate earnings, return on investment, and job market alignment.

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