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2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Electrical Engineering (Income Over $110k) in the Southwest Region

26 Ranked Colleges
1,006 Degrees Awarded
$20,900 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Vallue EE Schools for a Master's in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k

Students have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Best Vallue EE Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k” ranking - to help you make that decision.

Electrical Engineering is the 26th most popular major in the country with 29,892 degrees awarded in 2019-2020.

Across the Southwest region, there were 3,707 electrical engineering graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 1,006 electrical engineering graduates with average earnings and debt of $53,078 and $37,227 respectively.

This year’s “Best Vallue EE Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k” ranking analyzed 26 colleges that offered a degree in electrical engineering. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent electrical engineering programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the electrical engineering program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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The ee school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we’ve developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of “Best Vallue EE Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k”.

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Best Vallue EE Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k

The colleges and universities below are the best for southwest region master’s degree ee students whose families make more than $110k.

Top 26 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Electrical Engineering (Income Over $110k) in the Southwest Region

#2 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend The University of Texas at Austin. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Vallue EE Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k list. The University of Texas at Austin is a large school located in Austin, Texas that handed out 139 masters’s EE degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UT Austin, the school also landed the #2 spot in our “Best Electrical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UT Austin are $22,886, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#23 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. The school came in at #2 for the Best Vallue EE Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k. Edinburg, Texas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s EE degrees to 4 students in 2019-2020.

UT Rio Grande Valley also made our “Best Electrical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #23. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley are $15,151, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#4 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Arizona State University - Tempe. The school came in at #3 for the Best Vallue EE Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k. Arizona State University - Tempe is a public institution located in Tempe, Arizona. The school has a large population, and it awarded 190 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

ASU - Tempe not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #4 on our “Best Electrical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at ASU - Tempe are $27,048, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#15 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Oklahoma Christian University. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Vallue EE Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k list. This small school is located in Edmond, Oklahoma, and it awarded 26 masters’s EE degrees in 2019-2020.

OC also took the #15 spot in our “Best Electrical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at OC are $11,430, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#16 in overall quality

Out of the 26 schools in the Best Vallue EE Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k that were part of this year’s ranking, New Mexico State University - Main Campus landed the #5 spot on the list. New Mexico State University - Main Campus is a public institution located in Las Cruces, New Mexico. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 15 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at NMSU Main Campus, the school also landed the #16 spot in our “Best Electrical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at NMSU Main Campus are $18,275, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#6

University of Houston

Houston, Texas
#9 in overall quality

University of Houston did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue EE Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #6. UH is located in Houston, Texas and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 38 masters’s EE degrees to qualified students.

UH did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #9 on our “Best Electrical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UH are $18,689, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#10 in overall quality

Oklahoma State University - Main Campus came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue EE Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. OSU is a large school located in Stillwater, Oklahoma that handed out 10 masters’s EE degrees in 2019-2020.

OSU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #10 on our “Best Electrical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at OSU are $23,963, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#6 in overall quality

The University of Texas at Dallas ranked #8 on this year’s Best Vallue EE Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k list. The University of Texas at Dallas is a large school located in Richardson, Texas that handed out 97 masters’s EE degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UT Dallas, the school also landed the #6 spot in our “Best Electrical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Texas at Dallas are $28,610.

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#9

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, Texas
#11 in overall quality

Texas Tech University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue EE Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Texas Tech is a large public school situated in Lubbock, Texas. It awarded 41 masters’s EE degrees in 2019-2020.

Texas Tech also made our “Best Electrical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #11. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas Tech University are $17,530, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology ranked #10 on this year’s Best Vallue EE Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k list. New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology is a small public school situated in Socorro, New Mexico. It awarded 1 masters’s EE degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at New Mexico Tech, the school also landed the #0 spot in our “Best Electrical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at New Mexico Tech are $25,602, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#8 in overall quality

The University of Texas at Arlington ranked #11 on this year’s Best Vallue EE Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k list. The University of Texas at Arlington is a public institution located in Arlington, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 71 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UT Arlington did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #8 on our “Best Electrical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Texas at Arlington are $23,376, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full The University of Texas at Arlington Electrical Engineering Report

#24 in overall quality

The University of Texas at El Paso came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue EE Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. El Paso, Texas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s EE degrees to 11 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UTEP, the school also landed the #24 spot in our “Best Electrical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Texas at El Paso are $16,180.

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#25 in overall quality

The University of Texas at Tyler came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue EE Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. The University of Texas at Tyler is a public institution located in Tyler, Texas. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 2 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UT Tyler did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #25 on our “Best Electrical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Texas at Tyler are $16,308, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#14

Texas A&M University - College Station

College Station, Texas
#3 in overall quality

Texas A&M University - College Station ranked #14 on this year’s Best Vallue EE Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Texas A&M College Station is a public institution located in College Station, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 106 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Texas A&M College Station did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #3 on our “Best Electrical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Texas A&M University - College Station are $22,743.

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#18 in overall quality

The University of Texas at San Antonio landed the #15 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue EE Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. The University of Texas at San Antonio is a large public school situated in San Antonio, Texas. It awarded 22 masters’s EE degrees in 2019-2020.

UTSA also took the #18 spot in our “Best Electrical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Texas at San Antonio are $25,807, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#16

University of North Texas

Denton, Texas
#14 in overall quality

University of North Texas did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue EE Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #16. Denton, Texas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s EE degrees to 20 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UNT, the school also landed the #14 spot in our “Best Electrical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Texas are $15,618, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#17

Arizona State University - Skysong

Scottsdale, Arizona
#13 in overall quality

With a ranking of #17, Arizona State University - Skysong did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue EE Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k list. This large school is located in Scottsdale, Arizona, and it awarded 24 masters’s EE degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at ASU - Skysong, the school also landed the #13 spot in our “Best Electrical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Arizona State University - Skysong are $6,724.

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#17

University of New Mexico - Main Campus

Albuquerque, New Mexico
#17 in overall quality

University of New Mexico - Main Campus came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue EE Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Albuquerque, New Mexico is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s EE degrees to 29 students in 2019-2020.

UNM not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #17 on our “Best Electrical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UNM are $19,890.

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#21 in overall quality

Texas A&M University - Kingsville did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue EE Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #18. Located in Kingsville, Texas, this medium-sized public school handed out 34 diplomas to qualified masters’s EE students in 2019-2020.

Texas A&M Kingsville also took the #21 spot in our “Best Electrical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Texas A&M Kingsville are $14,066.

Full Texas A&M Kingsville Electrical Engineering Report

#19

Northern Arizona University

Flagstaff, Arizona
#20 in overall quality

Northern Arizona University ranked #19 on this year’s Best Vallue EE Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k list. This large school is located in Flagstaff, Arizona, and it awarded 14 masters’s EE degrees in 2019-2020.

NAU also made our “Best Electrical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #20. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at NAU are $19,489.

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#20

Prairie View A & M University

Prairie View, Texas
#19 in overall quality

Prairie View A & M University landed the #20 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue EE Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. PVAMU is located in Prairie View, Texas and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 13 masters’s EE degrees to qualified students.

PVAMU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #19 on our “Best Electrical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Prairie View A & M University are $17,071, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full PVAMU Electrical Engineering Report

#7 in overall quality

University of Oklahoma Norman Campus did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue EE Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #21. This large school is located in Norman, Oklahoma, and it awarded 31 masters’s EE degrees in 2019-2020.

University of Oklahoma also made our “Best Electrical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #7. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Oklahoma are $23,236, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Electrical Engineering Report

#22

University of Tulsa

Tulsa, Oklahoma
#12 in overall quality

University of Tulsa landed the #22 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue EE Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. University of Tulsa is a small school located in Tulsa, Oklahoma that handed out 2 masters’s EE degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at University of Tulsa, the school also landed the #12 spot in our “Best Electrical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Tulsa are $24,080, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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University of Central Oklahoma landed the #22 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue EE Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. University of Central Oklahoma is a fairly large public school situated in Edmond, Oklahoma. It awarded 3 masters’s EE degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UCO are $17,913.

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#24

St. Mary's University

San Antonio, Texas
#22 in overall quality

St. Mary’s University did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue EE Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #24. This small school is located in San Antonio, Texas, and it awarded 2 masters’s EE degrees in 2019-2020.

St. Mary’s also took the #22 spot in our “Best Electrical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at St. Mary’s University are $19,320, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#25

Rice University

Houston, Texas
#1 in overall quality

Rice University did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue EE Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #25. Houston, Texas is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s EE degrees to 41 students in 2019-2020.

Rice also made our “Best Electrical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #1. Average graduate tuition and fees at Rice University are $47,913, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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  • 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%.

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