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Bachelor's-8% vs national median113 grads tracked

Materials Engineering at University of North Texas

Ranked 19th of 20 bachelor's programs in Materials Engineering by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$52,989
middle 50%: $27,525 – $79,471
Median · 5 years out
$86,717
middle 50%: $68,891 – $98,953
Median · 10 years out
n/a
not enough graduates to report

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Materials Engineering (bachelor's) graduates.

This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates

Graduates of University of North Texas's bachelor's program in Materials Engineering earn a median $52,989 one year after graduating, rising to $86,717 by year five. Five years out, earnings run 8% below the national median of $94,535 for this field, ranking 19th of 20 reporting programs.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.

Will the degree pay for itself?

Drag the sliders — payback uses this program's actual salary curve.

Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).

Paid off in
5.2 yrs
≈ $5,883 total interest

Same major at other universities

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
$92,424 · 5 yrs out
Winona State University
$92,387 · 5 yrs out
North Carolina State University
$90,137 · 5 yrs out
University of Utah
$89,880 · 5 yrs out
Clemson University
$88,907 · 5 yrs out
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
$87,772 · 5 yrs out
Wright State University
$82,300 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at University of North Texas

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Doctorate)
$137,306 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Doctorate)
$117,867 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Doctorate)
$112,147 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Master's)
$110,650 · 5 yrs out
Computer Engineering (Bachelor's)
$110,340 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Master's)
$107,401 · 5 yrs out
Psychology (Doctorate)
$104,483 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$103,663 · 5 yrs out
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's)
$101,833 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$99,334 · 5 yrs out
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services (Doctorate)
$99,334 · 5 yrs out
Education (Doctorate)
$99,159 · 5 yrs out

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