Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin
Master's Degree
utexas.eduBased on U.S. Department of Education data (October 2025 release).
Earnings Distribution
How The University of Texas at Austin graduates compare to all programs nationally
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
| School | 1 Year | 4 Years | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Texas at Austin | $122,914 | $147,915 | +20% |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | $149,936 | $213,235 | +42% |
| Stanford University | $159,472 | $170,004 | +7% |
| University of California-Berkeley | $197,300 | $158,594 | -20% |
| Carnegie Mellon University | $160,336 | $145,494 | -9% |
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Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering masters's programs at peer institutions in Texas (18 total in state)
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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 The University of Texas at AustinAustin | $11,678 | $122,914 | $147,915 | — | — |
 The University of Texas at DallasRichardson | $14,564 | $104,444 | — | — | — |
 The University of Texas at San AntonioSan Antonio | $8,991 | $90,283 | — | — | — |
| National Median | — | $105,380 | — | — | — |
Career Paths
Occupations commonly associated with electrical, electronics and communications engineering graduates
Architectural and Engineering Managers
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers
Computer Hardware Engineers
Aerospace Engineers
Electrical Engineers
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer
Radio Frequency Identification Device Specialists
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary
Engineers, All Other
Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar
Mechatronics Engineers
Microsystems Engineers
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At The University of Texas at Austin, approximately 25% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.