Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering
Bachelor's degree · The University of Texas at Austin · Austin, TX
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin earn a median of $96,997 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $100,647 four years after graduating (middle half: $84,635–$122,440). Median debt is $20,480, about 21% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's degree) at other Texas schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Rice University Houston | $96,751 | — |
| University of Houston Houston | $86,136 | $22,625 |
| Prairie View A & M University Prairie View | $84,195 | $25,000 |
| Texas A&M University-College Station College Station | $83,389 | $20,968 |
| Lamar University Beaumont | $83,155 | $18,301 |
| Baylor University Waco | $82,475 | $21,500 |
| Texas Tech University Lubbock | $79,544 | $26,000 |
| The University of Texas at Tyler Tyler | $78,266 | $18,500 |
| Texas A&M University-Kingsville Kingsville | $77,971 | $26,138 |
| The University of Texas at Dallas Richardson | $77,928 | $24,125 |
| University of North Texas Denton | $75,265 | $25,000 |
| The University of Texas at Arlington Arlington | $75,116 | $23,316 |
| The University of Texas at El Paso El Paso | $74,285 | $17,823 |
| Texas State University San Marcos | $72,990 | $24,987 |
| Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi Corpus Christi | $71,616 | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering graduates from The University of Texas at Austin make?
The median salary is $96,997 one year after graduation and $123,101 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $20,480.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.