by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at UT Austin. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 36 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UT Austin as a strong choice for electrical engineering, ranked #2 out of 307 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Electrical Engineering Schools | 2 of 307 |
| Best Electrical Engineering Schools in Texas | 1 of 26 |
| Best Electrical Engineering Schools in the Southwest Region | 1 of 38 |
The following degree levels are granted in electrical engineering at UT Austin, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 312 |
During the most recent reporting year, The University of Texas at Austin awarded 312 bachelor’s degrees in electrical engineering.
UT Austin is among the very best schools in the country for electrical engineering at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 36 schools by College Factual.
Electrical Engineering graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UT Austin earn a median of $106,557 a year. This is above $77,647, the median for all majors at UT Austin.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UT Austin, electrical engineering students accumulate a median of $20,500 in student loans. This is lower than $21,285, the typical median for all majors at UT Austin.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,752 | $44,908 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 81% of electrical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 19% went to women.
The majority of electrical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at UT Austin were Asian. 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 at Austin with a bachelor’s in electrical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 157 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 50 |
| White | 71 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 17 |
UT Austin granted 312 bachelor’s completions in electrical and electronics engineering recently — 19% to women and 81% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Asian (50%).
