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Civil Engineering Schools in Texas

490 Civil Eng students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Civil Engineering is the 33rd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Civil Engineering Majors in Texas

Civil Eng majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 367
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 123
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 123
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 123

Gender Distribution

In Texas, a civil eng major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of civil eng majors in Texas is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.7%
  • Black or African American: 2.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.2%
  • White: 21.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 60.0%
  • Other Races: 1.2%
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Jobs for Civil Engineering Grads in Texas

There are 74,470 people in the state and 765,240 people in the nation working in civil eng jobs.

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Wages for Civil Engineering Jobs in Texas

A typical salary for a civil eng grad in the state is $113,370, compared to a typical salary of $99,410 nationwide.

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

148 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
70,418 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $18,919. Most students complete their degree in 4.36 years. 81% of students get financical aid.

122 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
48,072 Total Students

63% of the teachers are full time. A typical student attending UT Arlington will pay a net price of $15,509. 90% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

93 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
50,476 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 66% of students receive it. 84% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.27 years to complete their degree at UT Austin.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
40,322 Total Students

86% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 86% of the teachers are full time. This public school has an average net price of $16,194.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
47,090 Total Students

81% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
34,742 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 87% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 76% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 5.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
24,879 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 70% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 88% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.86 years to complete their degree at UTEP.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
6,932 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $39,943 after earning their degree at this institution. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,027. The student loan default rate is 6.30% which is lower than average.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
32,441 Total Students

The 0.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.70 years. 83% of the teachers are full time.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
12,373 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 78% get financial aid. 68% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate is 2.10% which is lower than average.

Civil Engineering Careers in TX

Some of the careers civil eng majors go into include:

Job Title TX Job Growth TX Median Salary
Civil Engineers 21% $92,300
Petroleum Engineers 18% $151,360
Engineering Professors 17% $108,180
Architectural and Engineering Managers 16% $154,240
Environmental Engineers 16% $95,780
Mining and Geological Engineers 16% $0
Engineers 14% $109,110

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to civil eng.

Major Annual Graduates in TX
Mechanical Engineering 700
Electrical Engineering 667
Industrial Engineering 372
Computer Engineering 337
Biomedical Engineering 329
235
Systems Engineering 195
Chemical Engineering 184

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