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2022 Best Value Electrical Technology Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k

23 Ranked Colleges
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$8,900 Avg Net Price*
Best Value Electrical Technology Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Best Value Electrical Technology Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking - to help you make that decision.

Electrical, Electronic & Communications Engineering Technology is the 153rd most popular major in the country with 6,597 degrees awarded in 2019-2020.

Across the Southwest region, there were 892 electrical, electronic and communications engineering technology/technician graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Electrical Technology Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking looked at 23 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in electrical, electronic and communications engineering technology/technician. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great electrical, electronic and communications engineering technology/technician programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the electrical, electronic and communications engineering technology/technician program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Best Value Electrical Technology Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Electrical Technology Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k.

Top 23 Best Value Colleges for Electrical, Electronic & Communications Engineering Technology (Income $30-$48k) in the Southwest Region

#1

Victoria College

Victoria, Texas

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Victoria College. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Electrical Technology Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k. Located in Victoria, Texas, this small public school handed out 103 degrees to qualified ’s electrical technology students in 2019-2020.

Victoria College not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #2 on our “Best Electrical, Electronic & Communications Engineering Technology Schools in the Southwest Region” list. It costs about $5,652 for southwest region electrical technology students whose families make $30-$48k per year to attend Victoria College.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of North Texas. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Electrical Technology Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Denton, Texas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s electrical technology degrees to 11 students in 2019-2020.

UNT also made our “Best Electrical, Electronic & Communications Engineering Technology Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #4. The yearly cost to attend University of North Texas is $9,082 for Southwest Region Electrical Technology students whose families make $30-$48k.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 85%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Oklahoma State University - Oklahoma City. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Electrical Technology Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k. Oklahoma State University - Oklahoma City is located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 6 ’s electrical technology degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at OSU-OKC, the school also landed the #5 spot in our “Best Electrical, Electronic & Communications Engineering Technology Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for OSU-OKC is $5,839 for Southwest Region Electrical Technology students whose families make $30-$48k.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Austin Community College District. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Electrical Technology Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Located in Austin, Texas, this large public school handed out 67 degrees to qualified ’s electrical technology students in 2019-2020.

Austin Community College District not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #8 on our “Best Electrical, Electronic & Communications Engineering Technology Schools in the Southwest Region” list. It costs about $4,362 for southwest region electrical technology students whose families make $30-$48k per year to attend Austin Community College District.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Texas A&M University - College Station. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Electrical Technology Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k. This large school is located in College Station, Texas, and it awarded 58 ’s electrical technology degrees in 2019-2020.

Texas A&M College Station not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #1 on our “Best Electrical, Electronic & Communications Engineering Technology Schools in the Southwest Region” list. The estimated yearly cost for Texas A&M College Station is $13,270 for southwest region electrical technology students whose families make $30-$48k.

The school has an impressive student loan default rate. It’s only 2.9%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 94%.

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#6

Houston Community College

Houston, Texas

With a ranking of #6, Houston Community College did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Electrical Technology Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Houston Community College is a large public school situated in Houston, Texas. It awarded 18 ’s electrical technology degrees in 2019-2020.

Houston Community College also took the #12 spot in our “Best Electrical, Electronic & Communications Engineering Technology Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Houston Community College is $5,351 for southwest region electrical technology students whose families make $30-$48k.

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Tarrant County College District came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Electrical Technology Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Fort Worth, Texas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s electrical technology degrees to 36 students in 2019-2020.

Tarrant County College did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #11 on our “Best Electrical, Electronic & Communications Engineering Technology Schools in the Southwest Region” list. It costs about $5,742 for Southwest Region Electrical Technology students whose families make $30-$48k per year to attend Tarrant County College.

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#8

Lee College

Baytown, Texas

With a ranking of #8, Lee College did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Electrical Technology Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Lee College is a public institution located in Baytown, Texas. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 2 ’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Lee College not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #13 on our “Best Electrical, Electronic & Communications Engineering Technology Schools in the Southwest Region” list. The estimated yearly cost for Lee College is $6,555 for southwest region electrical technology students whose families make $30-$48k.

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#9

University of Houston

Houston, Texas

University of Houston came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Electrical Technology Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. University of Houston is a large school located in Houston, Texas that handed out 45 ’s electrical technology degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UH, the school also landed the #3 spot in our “Best Electrical, Electronic & Communications Engineering Technology Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for UH is $9,925 for southwest region electrical technology students whose families make $30-$48k.

With a freshman retention rate of 86%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its students.

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Oklahoma State University - Main Campus came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Electrical Technology Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. OSU is a large school located in Stillwater, Oklahoma that handed out 15 ’s electrical technology degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at OSU, the school also landed the #6 spot in our “Best Electrical, Electronic & Communications Engineering Technology Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend OSU is $9,962 for southwest region electrical technology students whose families make $30-$48k.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 85%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

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#11

Tulsa Community College

Tulsa, Oklahoma

With a ranking of #11, Tulsa Community College did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Electrical Technology Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Located in Tulsa, Oklahoma, this fairly large public school handed out 16 degrees to qualified ’s electrical technology students in 2019-2020.

Tulsa Community College not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #15 on our “Best Electrical, Electronic & Communications Engineering Technology Schools in the Southwest Region” list. It costs about $5,092 for Southwest Region Electrical Technology students whose families make $30-$48k per year to attend Tulsa Community College.

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Wharton County Junior College ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Electrical Technology Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. This medium-sized school is located in Wharton, Texas, and it awarded 5 ’s electrical technology degrees in 2019-2020.

Wharton County Junior College not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #18 on our “Best Electrical, Electronic & Communications Engineering Technology Schools in the Southwest Region” list. The estimated yearly cost for Wharton County Junior College is $4,163 for southwest region electrical technology students whose families make $30-$48k.

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San Jacinto Community College came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Electrical Technology Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. San Jacinto Community College is a large school located in Pasadena, Texas that handed out 19 ’s electrical technology degrees in 2019-2020.

San Jacinto College also made our “Best Electrical, Electronic & Communications Engineering Technology Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #9. The estimated yearly cost for San Jacinto College is $8,502 for Southwest Region Electrical Technology students whose families make $30-$48k.

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Texas State Technical College did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Electrical Technology Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #14. Waco, Texas is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s electrical technology degrees to 3 students in 2019-2020.

TSTC not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #10 on our “Best Electrical, Electronic & Communications Engineering Technology Schools in the Southwest Region” list. The estimated yearly cost for TSTC is $9,067 for southwest region electrical technology students whose families make $30-$48k.

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#15

New Mexico State University - Dona Ana

Las Cruces, New Mexico

New Mexico State University - Dona Ana did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Electrical Technology Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #15. New Mexico State University - Dona Ana is a medium-sized public school situated in Las Cruces, New Mexico. It awarded 12 ’s electrical technology degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at NMSU Dona Ana, the school also landed the #20 spot in our “Best Electrical, Electronic & Communications Engineering Technology Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend NMSU Dona Ana is $5,658 for Southwest Region Electrical Technology students whose families make $30-$48k.

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#16

Del Mar College

Corpus Christi, Texas

Del Mar College landed the #16 spot on the 2022 Best Value Electrical Technology Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Corpus Christi, Texas is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s electrical technology degrees to 4 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at DMC, the school also landed the #22 spot in our “Best Electrical, Electronic & Communications Engineering Technology Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for DMC is $5,957 for Southwest Region Electrical Technology students whose families make $30-$48k.

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#17

Vernon College

Vernon, Texas

Vernon College ranked #17 on this year’s Best Value Electrical Technology Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Vernon Regional Junior College is a small public school situated in Vernon, Texas. It awarded 11 ’s electrical technology degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Vernon Regional Junior College, the school also landed the #23 spot in our “Best Electrical, Electronic & Communications Engineering Technology Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Vernon College is $4,833 for Southwest Region Electrical Technology students whose families make $30-$48k.

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New Mexico State University - Alamogordo ranked #18 on this year’s Best Value Electrical Technology Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Located in Alamogordo, New Mexico, this small public school awarded 2 degrees to qualified ’s electrical technology students in 2019-2020.

NMSU Alamogordo did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #21 on our “Best Electrical, Electronic & Communications Engineering Technology Schools in the Southwest Region” list. The estimated yearly cost for NMSU Alamogordo is $6,643 for southwest region electrical technology students whose families make $30-$48k.

Since the school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

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#19

Lone Star College System

The Woodlands, Texas

Lone Star College System ranked #19 on this year’s Best Value Electrical Technology Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. This large school is located in The Woodlands, Texas, and it awarded 5 ’s electrical technology degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at North Harris Montgomery, the school also landed the #17 spot in our “Best Electrical, Electronic & Communications Engineering Technology Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend Lone Star College System is $7,538 for Southwest Region Electrical Technology students whose families make $30-$48k.

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#20

Mesa Community College

Mesa, Arizona

Mesa Community College came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Electrical Technology Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Mesa Community College is a public institution located in Mesa, Arizona. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 18 ’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region electrical technology students whose families make $30-$48k list, Mesa Community College has also earned the #16 rank in our “Best Electrical, Electronic & Communications Engineering Technology Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend Mesa Community College is $9,317 for Southwest Region Electrical Technology students whose families make $30-$48k.

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#21

Texas Southern University

Houston, Texas

Texas Southern University came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Electrical Technology Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. TSU is located in Houston, Texas and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 14 ’s electrical technology degrees to qualified students.

TSU also made our “Best Electrical, Electronic & Communications Engineering Technology Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #19. The yearly cost to attend Texas Southern University is $24,201 for Southwest Region Electrical Technology students whose families make $30-$48k.

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#22

DeVry University - Texas

Irving, Texas

DeVry University - Texas landed the #22 spot on the 2022 Best Value Electrical Technology Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Located in Irving, Texas, this small private for-profit school handed out 1 degrees to qualified ’s electrical technology students in 2019-2020.

DeVry University - Texas also made our “Best Electrical, Electronic & Communications Engineering Technology Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #14.

The student-to-faculty ratio of 6 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.

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#23

DeVry University - Arizona

Phoenix, Arizona

DeVry University - Arizona did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Electrical Technology Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #23. DeVry University - Arizona is located in Phoenix, Arizona and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 6 ’s electrical technology degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our southwest region electrical technology students whose families make $30-$48k list, DeVry University - Arizona has also earned the #7 rank in our “Best Electrical, Electronic & Communications Engineering Technology Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for DeVry University - Arizona is $29,124 for southwest region electrical technology students whose families make $30-$48k.

The impressive student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools.

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Notes and References

References

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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