At a glance
Average net price
$9,403
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
50.2%
Admission rate
100%
Undergrad size
21,005
In-state tuition
$9,744
Out-of-state tuition
$25,502
Cost of attendance
$19,836
Median earnings (10y)
$50,923
Admissions
- SAT average
- 962
- ACT midpoint
- Not available
- Retention
- 78.9%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
22 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by stem (26%), social sciences (18%), humanities & arts (16%).
- STEM26%
- Health14%
- Business14%
- Humanities & arts16%
- Social sciences18%
- Trades & services13%
- Health professions13.5%~2,836 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Business13.5%~2,836 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Engineering10.2%~2,140 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~1,943 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~1,848 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Psychology7.4%~1,546 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Education6.8%~1,426 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~1,029 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Communication4.4%~924 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Computer science4.4%~920 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~910 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~695 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Social sciences2.3%~475 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- English1.7%~361 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- History1.2%~256 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~235 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~208 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~147 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics0.6%~120 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~84 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~42 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~25 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 730 | $58,760 | $21,379 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 569 | $21,716 | $18,479 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 548 | $24,153 | $18,195 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor's | 537 | $28,359 | $19,381 |
| Education, General. | Bachelor's | 471 | — | — |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General. | Bachelor's | 403 | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 355 | $54,748 | $18,875 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 354 | $60,587 | $23,250 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 315 | $23,496 | $21,049 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 284 | $31,362 | $17,893 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 274 | $33,263 | $16,437 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master's | 245 | $90,721 | — |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Bachelor's | 237 | — | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 220 | $34,191 | $16,510 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 206 | $60,525 | — |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 182 | $30,261 | $16,551 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | Bachelor's | 152 | $24,484 | $22,000 |
| Civil Engineering. | Bachelor's | 150 | $55,467 | $16,293 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | Bachelor's | 141 | $58,729 | $18,500 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. | Bachelor's | 138 | $20,907 | $21,737 |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 129 | $24,928 | $21,097 |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 121 | $22,700 | $19,778 |
| Curriculum and Instruction. | Master's | 120 | $50,163 | — |
| Construction Management. | Master's | 113 | $68,367 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Master's | 112 | $51,188 | — |
| Systems Engineering. | Master's | 111 | $73,179 | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 107 | $28,456 | $22,500 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration. | First professional | 102 | — | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master's | 96 | $52,728 | — |
| Social Work. | Bachelor's | 94 | $22,388 | $15,500 |
| Industrial Engineering. | Bachelor's | 91 | $52,972 | $15,552 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Master's | 89 | $79,395 | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | Bachelor's | 84 | $24,670 | $16,322 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | Master's | 82 | $53,832 | — |
| History. | Bachelor's | 79 | $28,278 | $25,125 |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 75 | $47,460 | $17,195 |
| Public Health. | Bachelor's | 71 | $26,367 | $24,250 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | Master's | 70 | — | — |
| Social Work. | Master's | 67 | $41,956 | — |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | First professional | 67 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About The University of Texas at El Paso
The University of Texas at El Paso is a very large institution located in El Paso, Texas, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 21,005 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Health professions, Business, Engineering.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at The University of Texas at El Paso — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $9,403 per year, which is very affordable compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $9,744 for in-state students and $25,502 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $19,836 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 50.2%, a above-average completion outcome. 78.9% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $50,923 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
The University of Texas at El Paso confers degrees and certificates across 22 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Health professions, Business, Engineering. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by stem (26% of credentials), social sciences (18% of credentials), humanities & arts (16% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
The University of Texas at El Paso accepts 100% of applicants, making it open or near-open admission. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 962.
Location & campus
Set in El Paso, Texas (city), The University of Texas at El Paso draws students from across Texas and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about The University of Texas at El Paso
Q.How much does The University of Texas at El Paso cost?
The average net price at The University of Texas at El Paso is $9,403 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $19,836.
Q.What is the graduation rate at The University of Texas at El Paso?
The University of Texas at El Paso has a 6-year graduation rate of 50.2% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into The University of Texas at El Paso?
The University of Texas at El Paso admits 100% of applicants, which is considered open or near-open admission.
Q.How much do The University of Texas at El Paso graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median The University of Texas at El Paso graduate earns $50,923 per year.
Q.What is tuition at The University of Texas at El Paso?
Published tuition is $9,744 in-state and $25,502 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is The University of Texas at El Paso located?
The University of Texas at El Paso is located in El Paso, Texas (ZIP 79968).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with The University of Texas at El Paso at their official website.