Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering at Brigham Young University

BYU's electrical engineering program offers something parents should notice: graduates leave with just $12,000 in debt, far below both the state median ($18,927) and national median ($24,989). That's a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.16—meaning graduates can pay off their loans in under two months if they put their entire first paycheck toward it. Among Utah engineering programs, this performs solidly at the 60th percentile for earnings while delivering by far the lowest debt burden.

The earnings trajectory looks healthy. Starting at $77,060 and climbing 24% to $95,202 after four years shows typical engineering growth. While these figures sit slightly below the national median, they're competitive with other Utah programs—notably higher than Weber State and in line with Utah State. The combination matters more than the ranking: an engineering graduate with manageable debt can more freely pursue graduate school, take a lower-paying but interesting job, or simply have a smaller financial burden in their early career.

For Utah residents especially, this represents a straightforward value proposition. You're getting solid engineering training at an accessible institution (69% admission rate) with minimal debt. The earnings won't top national charts, but they're appropriate for the region and the debt load won't constrain your child's post-graduation choices.