by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how UT Rio Grande Valley ranks among other schools offering degrees in electrical engineering.
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UT Rio Grande Valley is a solid choice among schools offering electrical engineering. Specifically, it ranked #231 out of 291 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #16 in Texas.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley awarded 54 bachelor’s degrees in electrical engineering.
Electrical Engineering majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UT Rio Grande Valley report a median salary of $86,662 a year. This is higher than $53,002, the median for all majors at UT Rio Grande Valley.
To complete a bachelor’s at UT Rio Grande Valley, electrical engineering students borrow a median amount of $19,250 in student loans. This is higher than $14,870, the typical median for all majors at UT Rio Grande Valley.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,857 | $17,682 |
| Fees | $1,957 | $1,963 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 91% of electrical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 9% went to women.
The largest share of electrical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at UT Rio Grande Valley are Hispanic or Latino. About 93% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley with a bachelor’s in electrical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 50 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Among recent graduates, 80% of electrical engineering master’s degrees went to men and 20% went to women.
The largest share of electrical engineering master’s degree graduates at UT Rio Grande Valley were Hispanic or Latino. About 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley with a master’s in electrical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the electrical engineering majors at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.
The electrical engineering program at UT Rio Grande Valley offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 64 |
UT Rio Grande Valley granted 64 degrees in electrical and electronics engineering in the latest year of data — 11% to women and 89% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (86%).
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