Electrical Engineering at Texas State University
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Texas State University is in San Marcos, TX.
During the most recent reporting year, 57 electrical engineering degrees were granted at Texas State University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Texas State University
Distance learning is available at Texas State University. Among 40,674 students, 2,395 (6%) studied exclusively online and 15,927 (39%) took at least some classes online.
Electrical Engineering Rankings at Texas State University
Use these rankings to compare Texas State University’s Electrical Engineering program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #15 of 26 |
| Best Value | Texas | #18 of 26 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #25 of 39 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #25 of 38 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #150 of 309 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #209 of 310 |
Earnings for Electrical Engineering Graduates from Texas State University
Students who complete Texas State University’s Electrical Engineering program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $62,828 |
| 2 years | $68,858 |
| 3 years | $82,439 |
| 4 years | $89,597 |
| 5 years | $104,885 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Electrical Engineering graduates from Texas State University earn a median of $89,597, compared with $55,350 for all Texas State University graduates — about 62% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Electrical Engineering graduates from Texas State University stands at $28,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Electrical Engineering graduates at Texas State University, by degree type.
Program-wide, Electrical Engineering graduates at Texas State University are 7% women (4) and 93% men (53).
Electrical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Texas State University
Among the 57 bachelor’s electrical engineering degrees awarded at Texas State University, 7% were women (4) and 93% were men (53).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Electrical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Texas State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 23 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 22 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 2 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Minority students account for 54% of Electrical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Texas State University, higher than the national average of 42%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Electrical Engineering Concentrations at Texas State University
The Electrical Engineering program at Texas State University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | 57 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Electrical Engineering Graduates
Graduates of the Electrical Engineering program at Texas State University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Electrical Engineering majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Engineers, All Other | $136,628 |
| Electrical Engineers | $127,814 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $122,969 |
| Solar Energy Systems Engineers | $116,775 |
| Mechatronics Engineers | $115,569 |
| Microsystems Engineers | $104,558 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $101,277 |
| Wind Energy Engineers | $98,460 |
| Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers | $89,263 |
| Photonics Engineers | $84,667 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.