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UT Austin College of Education Tuition
UT Austin College of Education tuition and required fees for 2025-26 are approximately $11,688/year for Texas residents and $44,908/year for non-residents at full-time enrollment (15 credit hours). The $33,220/year difference is the residency-classification gap; out-of-state families can legally qualify for the resident rate through the 12-month Texas residency pathway.
The College of Education tuition breakdown
College of Education charges the base undergraduate rate with no per-college differential. Tuition is the standard rate for residents and non-residents.
| Component | In-State (per year) | Out-of-State (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Base tuition | ~$8,182 | ~$37,274 |
| College of Education differential | ~$0 | ~$0 |
| Required fees | ~$3,506 | ~$7,634 |
| Annual total | $11,688 | $44,908 |
Admissions context for College of Education
College of Education admits approximately 700-800 students per year across Applied Movement Science (kinesiology), Health Promotion, Special Education, Youth and Community Studies, and the various teacher preparation tracks. Many students enter through internal transfer from Liberal Arts after completing prerequisites.
Why College of Education tuition is higher
Education tuition is at the base rate because most education coursework is lecture-and-discussion plus practicum placements in Austin-area schools. Practicum placements are coordinated by the college; there are no significant lab or equipment costs.
Career outcomes for College of Education graduates
Education graduates pursue teaching certifications (typically through the college's UTeach or Texas Teach programs), school counseling, health and wellness coaching, special education, and youth services. Starting teacher salaries in Texas average $55,000-$60,000 with steady increases. The UTeach program is nationally recognized for producing STEM teachers.
Program details
- UTeach Natural Sciences is the flagship STEM-teacher preparation program; replicated at 50+ universities nationwide.
- Kinesiology track popular with pre-med and pre-PT students.
- Special Education is among the most marketable certifications statewide.
- Sport Management track has close ties to UT Athletics.
Out-of-state College of Education students: how the residency pathway changes the math
If your student has been admitted to College of Education as a non-resident, four-year tuition runs approximately $179,632 at flat rates (closer to $190,859 adjusted for ~4% annual increases). The Texas residency pathway, executed during year 1 and approved for year 2, brings the four-year total down by approximately $99,660.
The pathway: acquire Texas real property, the student lives at it, maintain Texas indicia (driver's license, vehicle registration, voter registration, federal tax return with Texas address) for 12 continuous months, file the residency petition through UT MyStatus. Full step-by-step pathway here.
The residency pathway works for every UT college
The residency framework applies identically whether the student is in College of Education, Liberal Arts, or any other college. Differential tuition (the part that makes College of Education more expensive than the base) is the same for residents and non-residents. The residency reclassification only affects the statutory (residency-sensitive) portion of tuition, but that portion is the same dollars across all colleges. Annual savings: about $33,220/year regardless of major.
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