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Texas public universities offer electrical engineering technology degrees with net costs ranging from $13,853 at University of Houston to $20,924 at Texas A&M College Station. This training pipeline directly serves the state's massive energy infrastructure, where electrical technicians maintain everything from oil refinery control systems to wind farm operations. University of North Texas graduates earn the highest median salary at $72,762, while Texas Southern shows the most accessible admission rate at 96.80 percent acceptance.
7
Programs
$13,853 – $25,314
Net Price Range
$62,152
Avg. Program Earnings
52.3%
Avg. Graduation Rate

7 Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians Programs

Program rankings
# School Net Price In-State Tuition Graduation Rate Acceptance Rate
1 $13,853 $9,711 64.9% 66.2%
2 $14,041 $11,299 43.2% 76.1%
3 $14,352 $11,164 59.6% 79.1%
4 $15,137 $9,748 33.7% 88.0%
5 $19,734 $9,173 19.9% 96.8%
6 $20,924 $13,099 83.8% 62.7%
7 $25,314 $35,500 61.1% 48.8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the $10,000 cost difference between the cheapest and most expensive programs?

University of Houston offers the lowest net cost at $13,853 compared to LeTourneau University's $25,314, primarily because LeTourneau operates as a private institution. The six public options all maintain net costs below $21,000, with Prairie View A&M and University of North Texas both under $15,000.

How do graduation rates vary among these affordable programs?

Texas A&M College Station leads with an 83.80 percent graduation rate despite its higher cost, while Texas Southern University shows only 19.90 percent completion. The mid-range schools like University of Houston achieve 64.90 percent graduation rates, suggesting a balance between affordability and student success.

Where do electrical engineering technology graduates find the highest-paying positions in Texas?

University of North Texas graduates earn a median $72,762 annually, the highest among reporting schools. Texas Southern graduates start lower at $44,942, while University of Houston and Texas A&M College Station graduates both exceed $60,000 in early career earnings.

Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.