Engineering at Texas A&M University-College Station
What traits are you looking for in a school for Engineering, take a look at what Texas A&M University-College Station. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Texas A&M University-College Station is in College Station, TX.
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Online Class Availability at Texas A&M University-College Station
Many students take online classes at Texas A&M University-College Station. Among 78,321 students, 4,350 (6%) studied exclusively online and 26,832 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Engineering Rankings at Texas A&M University-College Station
Rankings can help you compare Texas A&M University-College Station’s Engineering program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #2 of 75 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #2 of 49 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #22 of 681 |
| Best Value | Texas | #39 of 49 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #58 of 74 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #452 of 679 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #2 of 75 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #2 of 49 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #22 of 681 |
| Best Value | Texas | #39 of 49 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #58 of 74 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #452 of 679 |
Earnings for Engineering Graduates from Texas A&M University-College Station
Graduates of Texas A&M University-College Station’s Engineering program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $75,031 |
| 2 years | $74,781 |
| 3 years | $83,206 |
| 4 years | $93,471 |
| 5 years | $103,733 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Engineering graduates from Texas A&M University-College Station earn a median of $93,471, compared with $74,589 for all Texas A&M University-College Station graduates — about 25% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Engineering graduates from Texas A&M University-College Station is $20,443.
Top-Paying Careers for Engineering Graduates
Graduates of the Engineering program at Texas A&M University-College Station pursue many career paths. Here are the top-paying careers for Engineering graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Database Architects | $148,480 |
| Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers | $138,303 |
| Petroleum Engineers | $137,336 |
| Engineers, All Other | $136,628 |
| Chemical Engineers | $130,903 |
| Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists | $128,495 |
| Electrical Engineers | $127,814 |
| Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers | $122,967 |
| Industrial Engineers | $120,863 |
| Transportation Engineers | $120,210 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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