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Electrical Technology in Texas

Electrical Technology Schools in Texas

568 Electrical Technology students earned their degrees in the state in 2021-2022.

An Electrical Technology major is the 31st most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Electrical Technology Majors in Texas

Electrical Technology majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 215
Associate Degree 167
Bachelor’s Degree 141
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 45
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 45

Gender Distribution

In Texas, a electrical technology major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of electrical technology majors in Texas is as follows:

  • Asian: 7.9%
  • Black or African American: 9.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 41.9%
  • White: 35.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.8%
  • Other Races: 2.3%
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Jobs for Electrical Technology Grads in Texas

12,110 people in the state and 126,950 in the nation are employed in jobs related to electrical technology.

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Wages for Electrical Technology Jobs in Texas

A typical salary for a electrical technology grad in the state is $67,870, compared to a typical salary of $65,050 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Texas that offer electrical technology degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

139 Degrees in Major Awarded
69,171 Total Students

25 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate is 3.90% which is lower than average. In their early career, El Centro College grads earn an average salary of $32,469.

#2

Victoria College

Victoria
127 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,210 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 82% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 35%.

86 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
72,530 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 86%. 78% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.36 years to graduate.

60 Degrees in Major Awarded
35,609 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.00%. The full-time teacher rate is 40%. In their early career, Austin Community College District grads earn an average salary of $34,546.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,361 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $31,268 a year. This public school has an average net price of $6,775. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.60%.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
47,031 Total Students

The average student takes 4.59 years to complete their degree at UH. This public school has an average net price of $13,798. The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
36,264 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,326. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,214 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

#7

Texarkana College

Texarkana
21 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,575 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 5.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 60%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,461 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,936. In their early career, TVCC grads earn an average salary of $30,785. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

#9

Vernon College

Vernon
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,358 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 56%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 90% get financial aid.

Electrical Technology Careers in TX

Some of the careers electrical technology majors go into include:

Job Title TX Job Growth TX Median Salary
Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technicians 11% $67,160

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to electrical technology.

Major Annual Graduates in TX
Laser & Optical Technology 4
Other Electrical Engineering 1

View all majors related to Electrical Technology

View Nationwide Electrical Technology Report

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