Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering at LeTourneau University

LeTourneau's engineering program carries an estimated $26,000 in debt—slightly above what's typical for this degree—but appears positioned to deliver solid returns based on what we know from comparable Texas programs. With first-year earnings projected around $78,000 (the state median for electrical and electronics engineering), graduates would face a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.33, meaning they'd owe roughly four months' salary. That's reasonable territory for an engineering degree, though notably below what graduates from UT Austin or Rice typically earn in their first year.

The challenge is that these figures are estimates drawn from peer programs, not actual outcomes from LeTourneau's engineering cohort. We're working with state-wide patterns because the school's graduate pool is too small for the Department of Education to report specific data. The good news: LeTourneau's estimates align closely with both state and national benchmarks, suggesting the program isn't an outlier. The school's selectivity (41% admission rate, 1262 average SAT) and low Pell student population suggest a reasonably prepared student body.

For parents, the key question is whether you're comfortable making a significant financial commitment based on what similar programs deliver rather than proven outcomes from this specific school. The fundamentals look sound for engineering economics, but you're essentially betting that LeTourneau performs at least as well as the typical Texas program in this field.