Best Electrical Engineering Schools Near Nacogdoches, TX

Updated September 5, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Nacogdoches, Texas has 2 accredited schools offering electrical engineering programs. Nacogdoches has a population of about 32,104. Median household income is $38,855 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 28.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Texas, the top-earning electrical engineering-related role is Architectural and Engineering Managers at a median $171,370 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Electrical Engineering Schools to Nacogdoches

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer electrical engineering programs near Nacogdoches, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Nacogdoches city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Nacogdoches. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

LeTourneau University

Longview, TX 59.1 miles from Nacogdoches
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
50.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 53%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,103
Avg net price $28,185/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 56

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

The University of Texas at Tyler

Tyler, TX 60.0 miles from Nacogdoches
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
62.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,053
Avg net price $13,323/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 64

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Lamar University

Beaumont, TX 113.8 miles from Nacogdoches
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
47.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,652
Avg net price $9,366/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 61%
  • Programs offered: 75

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Texas A&M University-College Station

College Station, TX 121.0 miles from Nacogdoches
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
81.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 85%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $72,097
Avg net price $21,315/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 94%
  • Programs offered: 233

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Prairie View A & M University

Prairie View, TX 131.6 miles from Nacogdoches
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
47.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 47%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,411
Avg net price $13,570/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 50

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Texas A&M University-Texarkana

Texarkana, TX 133.6 miles from Nacogdoches
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
43.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 49%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,515
Avg net price $12,997/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 62%
  • Programs offered: 25

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

East Texas A&M University

Commerce, TX 134.2 miles from Nacogdoches
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
49.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 53%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,296
Avg net price $11,841/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 60%
  • Programs offered: 69

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

University of St Thomas

Houston, TX 136.9 miles from Nacogdoches
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
63.0 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 90%
Graduation rate 69%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,224
Avg net price $19,359/yr
Tuition
In‑state$34,634
Out‑of‑state$34,634
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 62

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Texas schools on the Texas electrical engineering page.

Electrical Engineering Wages Near Nacogdoches

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Texas, statewide)
Electrical Engineers $129,450
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $132,220
Computer Hardware Engineers $163,860
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $74,050
Electrical and Electronics Drafters $80,620
Architectural and Engineering Managers $171,370
Mechanical Engineers $112,410
Engineers, All Other $115,810

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.

Nacogdoches at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 32,104 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $38,855 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 28.5% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited electrical engineering schools are near Nacogdoches, TX?

Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering electrical engineering programs near Nacogdoches. The closest is LeTourneau University in Longview, TX (59.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is The University of Texas at Tyler (60.0 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying electrical engineering roles in Texas?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying electrical engineering-related roles in Texas are: Architectural and Engineering Managers ($171,370), Computer Hardware Engineers ($163,860), Electronics Engineers, Except Computer ($132,220). Wages for Nacogdoches workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Lufkin instead of Nacogdoches?

Lufkin, TX is 20.7 miles from Nacogdoches and has its own set of local electrical engineering programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Nacogdoches an affordable place to study electrical engineering?

Nacogdoches’s median household income of $38,855 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Nacogdoches while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Texas public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.

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Other Programs Available in Nacogdoches

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Nacogdoches:

Data verified: September 5, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.

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