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Electrical Engineering Schools in Texas

2,387 students earned EE degrees in Texas in the 2020-2021 year.

An Electrical Engineering major is the 25th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Electrical Engineering Majors in Texas

EE majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,678
Master’s Degree 496
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 166
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 166
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 166
Associate Degree 39
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 5
Post-Master’s Certificate 5
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 3
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 3
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 3

Gender Distribution

In Texas, a EE major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of EE majors in Texas is as follows:

  • Asian: 15.4%
  • Black or African American: 4.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 23.0%
  • White: 25.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 26.0%
  • Other Races: 5.4%
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Jobs for Electrical Engineering Grads in Texas

In this state, there are 61,970 people employed in jobs related to an EE degree, compared to 752,410 nationwide.

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Wages for Electrical Engineering Jobs in Texas

In this state, EE grads earn an average of $119,260. Nationwide, they make an average of $107,930.

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There are 10 colleges in Texas that offer EE degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

363 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
70,418 Total Students

In their early career, Texas A&M College Station grads earn an average salary of $54,342. Most students complete their degree in 4.36 years. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

353 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
50,476 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,350. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 66% of students receive it.

257 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
28,669 Total Students

82% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Graduates earn an average $52,187 after graduation. A typical student attending UT Dallas will pay a net price of $15,526.

197 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
48,072 Total Students

90% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate is 4.60% which is lower than average. A typical student attending UT Arlington will pay a net price of $15,509.

153 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
47,090 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid. A typical student attending UH will pay a net price of $13,721. It takes the average student 4.59 years to graduate.

138 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
34,742 Total Students

A typical student attending UTSA will pay a net price of $10,549. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 27 to 1. The student loan default rate of 5.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

120 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
24,879 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 88% get financial aid. The 7.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $35,797 after graduation.

113 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
40,322 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $16,194. 86% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Graduates earn an average $47,287 after graduation.

93 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
40,953 Total Students

85% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate of 5.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 74%.

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Texas State University

San Marcos
78 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
37,812 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 5.20% which is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,773 a year. 80% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

Electrical Engineering Careers in TX

Some of the careers EE majors go into include:

Job Title TX Job Growth TX Median Salary
Electrical Engineers 18% $99,670
Engineering Professors 17% $108,180
Architectural and Engineering Managers 16% $154,240
Electronics Engineers 15% $112,520
Engineers 14% $109,110
Aerospace Engineers 12% $124,200

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to EE.

Major Annual Graduates in TX
Mechanical Engineering 3,806
Civil Engineering 1,718
Computer Engineering 1,079
Biomedical Engineering 983
Chemical Engineering 914
Industrial Engineering 874
General Engineering 656
Aeronautical Engineering 485

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