Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering at Baylor University

Baylor's electrical engineering graduates start strong at $82,475—above both national and Texas medians—but there's a gap worth noting. While this beats most programs nationwide, it trails the state's elite by a meaningful margin: UT Austin and Rice grads earn roughly $15,000 more from day one. Still, Baylor holds its own against Texas A&M and even edges out Prairie View, landing squarely in Texas's second tier for this degree.

The financial math works cleanly here. With just $21,500 in debt against that first-year salary, graduates face a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.26—manageable by any standard and below typical borrowing for this field. Earnings climb steadily to $92,181 by year four, though that 12% growth rate is respectable rather than remarkable. The moderate sample size suggests a stable program, not a statistical fluke.

For families considering Baylor's engineering program, this represents solid value: lower debt than typical state schools, strong early earnings, and outcomes that justify the investment. You're not getting flagship-level salaries, but you're getting a degree that clearly opens doors in Texas's robust engineering market, without the debt burden that can shadow graduates for years.