U.S. news ranked institutions based on 13 indicators, with a focus on research-oriented measures, such as global research reputation and international collaboration.
The university’s top-ranked subjects included: space science, arts and humanities, geosciences, physics, chemistry, social sciences and public health, psychiatry/psychology, mathematics, computer science and materials science.
The American-Statesman reached out to the university but did not receive a response before publication.
Texas universities on U.S. News’ Best Global Universities list
Those who attend UT can expect a $244,000 return on investment 10 years after enrolling in an undergraduate program, according to a 2025 analysis by Georgetown University’s Center on Education and the Workforce.
The university is second only to Rice University, a private school in Houston, for the highest 10-year ROI in the state.
The average cost of attendance at the public university is $29,361, and alumni average annual earnings 10 years after enrolling are $78,721.