According to Affordable Schools, an online higher education resource, Navajo Technical University’s (NTU’s) Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering (EE) ranked 18 among the 50 most affordable EE degree programs in the nation. The ranking was based on three factors: affordability, class size, and graduation rates. NTU’s EE program received accreditation from the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology in 2018, which was noted in NTU’s ranking.

“We are honored for the high ranking. The number one ranking is our goal,” says Dr. Peter Romine, Electrical Engineering Department chair and associate professor at NTU. “We are pleased to be recognized for this and are looking to see more students in the program as the Engineering department continues to mature.”

Although NTU’s EE program is ranked 18^th, Dr. Romine is confident the program could have been ranked higher. The ranking was created using the National Center for Education Statistics’ college navigator database, along with each school’s website. NTU’s EE program was the highest ranking program from the states of New Mexico, Arizona, Utah, and Colorado.

“At Navajo Technical University, one of our goals is to be a part of the solution for the continuous demand for engineer professionals across the country\, and most importantly on the Navajo nation,” says Dr. Elmer Guy, NTU president. “Our engineering program is steadfast on providing a quality learning environment so that our students can obtain careers in the ever-advancing industry.”

NTU has increased its efforts to support the demand for professionals in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields over the past 10 years. NTU’s EE degree was approved by the Higher Learning Commission in 2013. The degree has three concentrations in electrical power and energy systems, computer engineering and digital systems, and manufacturing.