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2022 Best Value EE Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid

26 Ranked Colleges
1,006 Degrees Awarded
$20,900 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value EE Schools for a Master's in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid

Students have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. At College Factual, we’re committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our “Best Value EE Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid” ranking.

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 Value EE Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid” ranking analyzed 26 colleges that offered a degree in electrical engineering. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great electrical engineering programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the electrical engineering program at the school. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Best Value EE Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value EE Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid.

Top 26 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Electrical Engineering in the Southwest Region (With Aid)

#23 in overall quality

Out of the 26 schools in the Best Value EE Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley landed the #1 spot on the list. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is located in Edinburg, Texas and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 4 masters’s EE degrees to qualified students.

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 UT Rio Grande Valley are $15,151, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Electrical Engineering Report

#2 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend The University of Texas at Austin. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value EE Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid. Austin, Texas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s EE degrees to 139 students in 2019-2020.

UT Austin also took the #2 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 Austin are $22,886, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full The University of Texas at Austin Electrical Engineering Report

#3

Rice University

Houston, Texas
#1 in overall quality

Out of the 26 schools in the Best Value EE Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, Rice University landed the #3 spot on the list. 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. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Rice are $47,913.

Read more about Electrical Engineering at Rice

#6 in overall quality

Out of the 26 schools in the Best Value EE Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, The University of Texas at Dallas landed the #4 spot on the list. UT Dallas is a public institution located in Richardson, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 97 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UT Dallas not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #6 on our “Best Electrical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UT Dallas are $28,610, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Electrical Engineering at The University of Texas at Dallas

#4 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Arizona State University - Tempe. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value EE Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid list. ASU - Tempe is a large public school situated in Tempe, Arizona. It awarded 190 masters’s EE 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 some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Electrical Engineering at ASU - Tempe

#6

University of Houston

Houston, Texas
#9 in overall quality

With a ranking of #6, University of Houston did quite well on the 2022 Best Value EE Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid list. Houston, Texas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s EE degrees to 38 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region master’s degree ee students with aid list, UH has also earned the #9 rank 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 UH are $18,689.

Read more about Electrical Engineering at University of Houston

#24 in overall quality

The University of Texas at El Paso did quite well in the 2022 Best Value EE Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #7. UTEP is a large school located in El Paso, Texas that handed out 11 masters’s EE degrees in 2019-2020.

UTEP also took the #24 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 El Paso are $16,180, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full The University of Texas at El Paso Electrical Engineering Report

#10 in overall quality

Oklahoma State University - Main Campus came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value EE Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Oklahoma State University - Main Campus is a large school located in Stillwater, Oklahoma that handed out 10 masters’s EE degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at OSU, the school also landed the #10 spot in our “Best Electrical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at OSU are $23,963, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Electrical Engineering at Oklahoma State University - Main Campus

#3 in overall quality

Texas A&M University - College Station landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Value EE Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Located in College Station, Texas, this large public school awarded 106 diplomas to qualified masters’s EE students in 2019-2020.

Texas A&M College Station not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #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 College Station are $22,743.

Read more about Electrical Engineering at Texas A&M University - College Station

#25 in overall quality

The University of Texas at Tyler came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value EE Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Tyler, Texas is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s EE degrees to 2 students in 2019-2020.

UT Tyler also made our “Best Electrical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #25. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UT Tyler are $16,308.

Full The University of Texas at Tyler Electrical Engineering Report

#18 in overall quality

With a ranking of #11, The University of Texas at San Antonio did quite well on the 2022 Best Value EE Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid list. UTSA is located in San Antonio, Texas and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 22 masters’s EE degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our southwest region master’s degree ee students with aid list, UTSA has also earned the #18 rank in our “Best Electrical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UTSA are $25,807, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Electrical Engineering at The University of Texas at San Antonio

#12

University of New Mexico - Main Campus

Albuquerque, New Mexico
#17 in overall quality

University of New Mexico - Main Campus came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value EE Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. This large school is located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and it awarded 29 masters’s EE degrees in 2019-2020.

UNM did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #17 on our “Best Electrical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of New Mexico - Main Campus are $19,890, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Electrical Engineering at University of New Mexico - Main Campus

#16 in overall quality

New Mexico State University - Main Campus did quite well in the 2022 Best Value EE Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #13. NMSU Main Campus is located in Las Cruces, New Mexico and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 15 masters’s EE degrees to qualified students.

NMSU Main Campus also made our “Best Electrical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #16. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at NMSU Main Campus are $18,275.

Read more about Electrical Engineering at NMSU Main Campus

#14

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, Texas
#11 in overall quality

Texas Tech University came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value EE Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Texas Tech University is a large public school situated in Lubbock, Texas. It awarded 41 masters’s EE degrees in 2019-2020.

Texas Tech did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #11 on our “Best Electrical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas Tech University are $17,530, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Texas Tech Electrical Engineering Report

#15

Arizona State University - Skysong

Scottsdale, Arizona
#13 in overall quality

Arizona State University - Skysong did quite well in the 2022 Best Value EE Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #15. Arizona State University - Skysong is a public institution located in Scottsdale, Arizona. The school has a large population, and it awarded 24 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

ASU - Skysong not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #13 on our “Best Electrical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at ASU - Skysong are $6,724, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Electrical Engineering at ASU - Skysong

#15

University of North Texas

Denton, Texas
#14 in overall quality

University of North Texas came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Value EE Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. University of North Texas is a large public school situated in Denton, Texas. It awarded 20 masters’s EE degrees in 2019-2020.

UNT not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #14 on our “Best Electrical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Texas are $15,618, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full UNT Electrical Engineering Report

#8 in overall quality

The University of Texas at Arlington ranked #16 on this year’s Best Value EE Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid list. This large school is located in Arlington, Texas, and it awarded 71 masters’s EE degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UT Arlington, the school also landed the #8 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 Arlington are $23,376, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full The University of Texas at Arlington Electrical Engineering Report

#17

Prairie View A & M University

Prairie View, Texas
#19 in overall quality

Prairie View A & M University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value EE Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #17. Located in Prairie View, Texas, this medium-sized public school awarded 13 degrees to qualified masters’s EE students in 2019-2020.

PVAMU also took the #19 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 Prairie View A & M University are $17,071.

Full Prairie View A & M University Electrical Engineering Report

#21 in overall quality

With a ranking of #18, Texas A&M University - Kingsville did quite well on the 2022 Best Value EE Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid list. Located in Kingsville, Texas, this medium-sized public school awarded 34 diplomas to qualified masters’s EE students in 2019-2020.

Texas A&M Kingsville did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #21 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 Kingsville are $14,066.

Read full report on Electrical Engineering at Texas A&M University - Kingsville

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Value EE Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology is located in Socorro, New Mexico and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 1 masters’s EE degrees to qualified students.

New Mexico Tech did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #0 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 New Mexico Tech are $25,602.

Read full report on Electrical Engineering at New Mexico Tech

#20

Northern Arizona University

Flagstaff, Arizona
#20 in overall quality

Northern Arizona University landed the #20 spot on the 2022 Best Value EE Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Located in Flagstaff, Arizona, this large public school awarded 14 degrees to qualified masters’s EE students in 2019-2020.

NAU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #20 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 NAU are $19,489.

Read more about Electrical Engineering at NAU

With a ranking of #21, University of Central Oklahoma did quite well on the 2022 Best Value EE Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid list. This fairly large school is located in Edmond, Oklahoma, and 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 University of Central Oklahoma are $17,913.

Read full report on Electrical Engineering at UCO

#7 in overall quality

University of Oklahoma Norman Campus landed the #22 spot on the 2022 Best Value EE Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. University of Oklahoma Norman Campus is a large public school situated in Norman, Oklahoma. It awarded 31 masters’s EE degrees in 2019-2020.

University of Oklahoma did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #7 on our “Best Electrical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Oklahoma are $23,236, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Electrical Engineering at University of Oklahoma

#23

Oklahoma Christian University

Edmond, Oklahoma
#15 in overall quality

Oklahoma Christian University came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Best Value EE Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Located in Edmond, Oklahoma, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 26 diplomas to qualified masters’s EE students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region master’s degree ee students with aid list, OC has also earned the #15 rank in our “Best Electrical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Oklahoma Christian University are $11,430, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full OC Electrical Engineering Report

#24

St. Mary's University

San Antonio, Texas
#22 in overall quality

St. Mary’s University ranked #24 on this year’s Best Value EE Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid list. Located in San Antonio, Texas, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 2 diplomas to qualified masters’s EE students in 2019-2020.

St. Mary’s not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #22 on our “Best Electrical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at St. Mary’s University are $19,320, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full St. Mary’s Electrical Engineering Report

#25

University of Tulsa

Tulsa, Oklahoma
#12 in overall quality

University of Tulsa did quite well in the 2022 Best Value EE Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #25. University of Tulsa is a private not-for-profit institution located in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The school has a small population, and it awarded 2 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

University of Tulsa not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #12 on our “Best Electrical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Tulsa are $24,080, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Electrical Engineering at University of Tulsa

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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%.

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