by our College Data Analytics Team
[Electrical Engineering](/majors/engineering/ee-electrical-engineering/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 36 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for electrical engineering students.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the electrical engineering degrees they offer, see the list below.
Our analysis ranked El Paso Community College the best value for a degree in electrical engineering in Texas. El Paso Community College is a very large public school located in the city of El Paso. Students from in state pay about $3,274 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $5,314. Typical student debt for electrical engineering graduates is $8,542. Early-career electrical engineering graduates make about $29,086. That is a strong return on a $8,542 median debt.
Collin County Community College District came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best value electrical engineering schools. Collin County Community College District is a very large public school located in the suburb of McKinney. Students from in state pay about $2,014 in tuition and fees, compared with $6,064 for out-of-state students. Electrical Engineering graduates carry a median of $9,716 in student loans. Soon after graduation, electrical engineering degree recipients from Collin County Community College District generally make around $42,177. Set against $9,716 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
A rank of #3 makes The University Of Texas Pan American one of the best values for electrical engineering. The University Of Texas Pan American is a very large public school located in the city of Edinburg. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,799, compared with $19,645 for out-of-state students. Electrical Engineering graduates carry a median of $19,250 in student loans. Early-career electrical engineering graduates make about $45,597. That is a strong return on a $19,250 median debt. The University Of Texas Pan American admits about 94% of applicants.
The University Of Texas Of The Permian Basin is a great value for students pursuing a degree in electrical engineering, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the city of Odessa, The University Of Texas Of The Permian Basin is a moderately-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $9,607 in tuition and fees, compared with $21,900 for out-of-state students. Electrical Engineering graduates carry a median of $20,052 in student loans. Soon after graduation, electrical engineering degree recipients from The University Of Texas Of The Permian Basin generally make around $60,503. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 95%.
Rice University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in electrical engineering, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the city of Houston, Rice University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $61,247. Electrical Engineering graduates carry a median of $11,904 in student loans. Electrical Engineering graduates of Rice University earn a median of $96,751 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 8%.
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The University Of Texas At El Paso ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best value electrical engineering schools. The University Of Texas At El Paso is a very large public school located in the city of El Paso. In-state tuition and fees average $9,544, while out-of-state students pay about $25,502. Students borrow a median of $18,500 to complete the electrical engineering program here. Soon after graduation, electrical engineering degree recipients from The University Of Texas At El Paso generally make around $74,285. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 100% of applicants are accepted.
Texas A And M University Kingsville earned the #7 position for value in electrical engineering this year. Texas A And M University Kingsville is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Kingsville. In-state tuition and fees average $9,892, while out-of-state students pay about $25,746. Electrical Engineering graduates carry a median of $27,702 in student loans. Electrical Engineering graduates of Texas A And M University Kingsville earn a median of $77,971 early in their careers. Set against $27,702 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 91% of applicants are accepted.
Lamar University earned the #8 position for value in electrical engineering this year. Set in the city of Beaumont, Lamar University is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $8,905, with out-of-state students paying around $18,745. Typical student debt for electrical engineering graduates is $18,000. Soon after graduation, electrical engineering degree recipients from Lamar University generally make around $83,155. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 86% of applicants are accepted.
The University Of Texas At San Antonio earned the #9 position for value in electrical engineering this year. Set in the city of San Antonio, The University Of Texas At San Antonio is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,326, with out-of-state students paying around $22,249. Typical student debt for electrical engineering graduates is $26,971. Electrical Engineering graduates of The University Of Texas At San Antonio earn a median of $80,386 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 87% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Houston ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best value electrical engineering schools. University Of Houston is a very large public school located in the city of Houston. In-state tuition and fees average $9,717, with out-of-state students paying around $22,547. Typical student debt for electrical engineering graduates is $25,692. Early-career electrical engineering graduates make about $86,136. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Houston admits about 74% of applicants.
Texas A And M University Commerce landed the #11 spot for electrical engineering value this year. Located in the town of Commerce, Texas A And M University Commerce is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $10,026, with out-of-state students paying around $22,326. Students borrow a median of $23,796 to complete the electrical engineering program here. Electrical Engineering graduates of Texas A And M University Commerce earn a median of $54,201 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $23,796 median debt. The acceptance rate is 92%.
The University Of Texas At Tyler came in at #12 for value in electrical engineering this year. The University Of Texas At Tyler is a large public school located in the city of Tyler. In-state tuition and fees average $9,512, compared with $24,512 for out-of-state students. Electrical Engineering graduates carry a median of $25,274 in student loans. Electrical Engineering graduates of The University Of Texas At Tyler earn a median of $78,266 early in their careers. Set against $25,274 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 94%.
Texas A And M University Texarkana placed #13 among the best values for electrical engineering. Set in the city of Texarkana, Texas A And M University Texarkana is a mid-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,349, with out-of-state students paying around $24,680. Students borrow a median of $25,270 to complete the electrical engineering program here. Soon after graduation, electrical engineering degree recipients from Texas A And M University Texarkana generally make around $50,207. Set against $25,270 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Texas A And M University Texarkana admits about 64% of applicants.
University Of North Texas ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best value electrical engineering schools. University Of North Texas is a very large public school located in the city of Denton. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,309, with out-of-state students paying around $21,149. Students borrow a median of $27,004 to complete the electrical engineering program here. Electrical Engineering graduates of University Of North Texas earn a median of $75,265 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of North Texas admits about 72% of applicants.
Prairie View A And M University earned the #15 position for value in electrical engineering this year. Set in the rural area of Prairie View, Prairie View A And M University is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $11,299, with out-of-state students paying around $26,874. Electrical Engineering graduates carry a median of $28,081 in student loans. Soon after graduation, electrical engineering degree recipients from Prairie View A And M University generally make around $84,195. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 79% of applicants are accepted.
The University Of Texas At Arlington came in at #16 for value in electrical engineering this year. Located in the city of Arlington, The University Of Texas At Arlington is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $11,950, while out-of-state students pay about $29,582. Students borrow a median of $25,990 to complete the electrical engineering program here. Electrical Engineering graduates of The University Of Texas At Arlington earn a median of $75,116 early in their careers. Set against $25,990 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 80%.
Texas A And M University Corpus Christi earned the #17 position for value in electrical engineering this year. Located in the city of Corpus Christi, Texas A And M University Corpus Christi is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,748, with out-of-state students paying around $20,794. Electrical Engineering graduates carry a median of $25,508 in student loans. Soon after graduation, electrical engineering degree recipients from Texas A And M University Corpus Christi generally make around $71,616. Set against $25,508 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Texas A And M University Corpus Christi admits about 89% of applicants.
Texas State University San Marcos landed the #18 spot for electrical engineering value this year. Located in the city of San Marcos, Texas State University San Marcos is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $11,450, compared with $22,930 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $28,000 to complete the electrical engineering program here. Electrical Engineering graduates of Texas State University San Marcos earn a median of $72,990 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Texas State University San Marcos admits about 89% of applicants.
The University Of Texas At Dallas came in at #19 for value in electrical engineering this year. Set in the city of Richardson, The University Of Texas At Dallas is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $14,644, compared with $40,144 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $25,500 to complete the electrical engineering program here. Early-career electrical engineering graduates make about $91,186. Set against $25,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The University Of Texas At Dallas admits about 65% of applicants.
The University Of Texas At Austin earned the #20 position for value in electrical engineering this year. The University Of Texas At Austin is a very large public school located in the city of Austin. In-state tuition and fees average $11,688, compared with $44,908 for out-of-state students. Electrical Engineering graduates carry a median of $20,500 in student loans. Soon after graduation, electrical engineering degree recipients from The University Of Texas At Austin generally make around $109,956. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 27% of applicants are accepted.
Texas Tech University placed #21 among the best values for electrical engineering. Located in the city of Lubbock, Texas Tech University is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $11,852, with out-of-state students paying around $24,157. Typical student debt for electrical engineering graduates is $26,000. Soon after graduation, electrical engineering degree recipients from Texas Tech University generally make around $79,544. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Texas Tech University admits about 73% of applicants.
Texas Southern University earned the #22 position for value in electrical engineering this year. Located in the city of Houston, Texas Southern University is a moderately-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $8,637, with out-of-state students paying around $21,473. Typical student debt for electrical engineering graduates is $35,330. Electrical Engineering graduates of Texas Southern University earn a median of $41,890 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 97%.
West Texas A And M University ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best value electrical engineering schools. Located in the town of Canyon, West Texas A And M University is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,101, with out-of-state students paying around $10,996. Electrical Engineering graduates carry a median of $22,333 in student loans. Early-career electrical engineering graduates make about $43,515. Set against $22,333 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 99%.
Texas A And M University College Station earned the #24 position for value in electrical engineering this year. Texas A And M University College Station is a very large public school located in the city of College Station. In-state tuition and fees average $12,995, with out-of-state students paying around $40,124. Typical student debt for electrical engineering graduates is $22,482. Soon after graduation, electrical engineering degree recipients from Texas A And M University College Station generally make around $83,389. Set against $22,482 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 57% of applicants are accepted.
Letourneau University earned the #25 position for value in electrical engineering this year. Letourneau University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Longview. Students from in state pay about $37,160 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $32,086 to complete the electrical engineering program here. Soon after graduation, electrical engineering degree recipients from Letourneau University generally make around $53,569. That is a strong return on a $32,086 median debt. Letourneau University admits about 38% of applicants.
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This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 36 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 26 ranked schools only.
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