Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering at University of North Texas

UNT's electrical engineering program produces graduates who earn slightly below Texas and national medians—starting at $75,265 versus state and national benchmarks around $78,000. At 40th percentile among Texas engineering programs, this places graduates about $12,000 behind top-tier University of Houston outcomes and roughly $20,000 below UT Austin or Rice levels. The moderate admission selectivity (72% acceptance rate, 1109 SAT) likely explains some of this gap, though the program still delivers solid engineering salaries well above typical bachelor's degree earnings.

The financial picture works in this program's favor. At $27,004, debt runs only slightly above state and national medians, creating a manageable 0.36 debt-to-earnings ratio—graduates need just 4-5 months of salary to cover their entire debt load. Earnings grow steadily to $88,157 by year four, a respectable 17% increase that suggests stable career progression. For families prioritizing accessible admission and reasonable debt over maximum earning potential, this represents a practical path into engineering careers.

This is a sensible choice for students who want engineering credentials without the pressure of ultra-competitive admissions or the price premium of Texas's flagship programs. You're trading some initial earning power for easier admission and comparable debt levels—a reasonable trade-off for many families, particularly given engineering's strong long-term prospects.