Engineering at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi
If you are interested in studying Engineering, consider the program at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi is in Corpus Christi, TX.
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Studying Online at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi
Online coursework is an option at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi. Among 11,266 students, 2,519 (22%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,677 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Earnings for Engineering Graduates from Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi
Those who finish Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi’s Engineering program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $60,083 |
| 2 years | $52,107 |
| 3 years | $63,592 |
| 4 years | $65,150 |
| 5 years | $90,045 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Engineering graduates from Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi earn a median of $65,150, compared with $58,286 for all Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi graduates — about 12% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Engineering graduates from Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi stands at $28,500.
Highest-Paying Careers for Engineering Graduates
Students who finish Engineering program at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-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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