The University of Texas at Dallas: programs, outcomes and local jobs

The University of Texas at Dallas at a glance

• 21,751

  students enrolled

• 9,516

  degrees and certificates a year

• 76%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $18,267

  average net price a year

  Tuition $14,564 in state, $40,064 out of state

• $57,249

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $68,227

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  87% working

Executive education programs and Career retraining programs listed on its site.

What students study

AI and data programs

Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.

The job market around The University of Texas at Dallas

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Dallas County, where the college is.

• 6,110

  open professional jobs

• 483

  entry level

  39 say no experience is needed

• 13%

  ask for AI skills

  779 jobs

• 4.2%

  unemployment in Dallas County

  2026-09 · down 0.2 points from a year earlier

• $74,149

  median household income

  Dallas County

• 39%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.7% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in computer & information sciences, business & management, engineering, which lead to engineering (1,345 open), data & analytics (378 open), security (108 open), product (99 open), finance (725 open), sales (697 open).

Hiring most: Texas Instruments (145), Amazon (143), Shield AI (79), Goldman Sachs (75), 7-Eleven (65), Celestica (64), Dallas County (60), National Life Group (59).

What they hire for: Engineering (1,345), Operations (750), Finance (725), Sales (697), Data & Analytics (378), Legal (229). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Workforce Solutions Greater Dallas.

• Workforce Solution Greater Dallas - Pleasant Grove Workforce CenterDallas · 469-687-3400 · Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm
• Workforce Solutions Greater DallasGarland · 972-276-8361 · Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 5:00PM
• Workforce Solutions Greater Dallas - Grand PrairieGrand Prairie · 972-264-5881 · Monday thru Friday 8:00 to 5:00
• Workforce Solutions Greater Dallas - IrvingIrving · 972-573-3500 · M-F 8am-5pm
• Workforce Solutions Greater Dallas - Red Bird Workforce CenterDallas · 972-709-5377 · Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm
• Workforce Solutions Greater Dallas - RedbirdDallas · 972-709-5377 · M-F 8am-5pm

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is The University of Texas at Dallas?

The University of Texas at Dallas enrolls about 21,751 students and is a public 4-year institution in Richardson, Texas. It awards about 9,516 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at The University of Texas at Dallas?

76% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do The University of Texas at Dallas graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $57,249 six years after entry and $68,227 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does The University of Texas at Dallas offer AI or data science degrees?

Yes. The University of Texas at Dallas awarded degrees or certificates in data science, data analytics and business analytics (certificate, bachelor, master) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.

Are there jobs near The University of Texas at Dallas?

6,110 open professional jobs are listed in Dallas County, 483 of them entry level and 39 saying no experience is needed. Texas Instruments has the most openings.