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Environmental Engineering in Texas

Environmental Engineering Schools in Texas

In 2022-2023, 217 students earned their Environmental Engineering degrees in TX.

As a degree choice, Environmental Engineering is the 172nd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Environmental Engineering Majors in Texas

Environmental Engineering majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 116
Master’s Degree 80
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 21
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 21
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 21

Gender Distribution

In Texas, a environmental engineering major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of environmental engineering majors in Texas is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.5%
  • Black or African American: 3.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 26.7%
  • White: 38.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 21.7%
  • Other Races: 3.7%
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Jobs for Environmental Engineering Grads in Texas

23,680 people in the state and 305,120 in the nation are employed in jobs related to environmental engineering.

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Wages for Environmental Engineering Jobs in Texas

Environmental Engineering grads earn an average of $104,580 in the state and $93,630 nationwide.

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

54 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
50,476 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. 83% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.27 years to complete their degree at UT Austin.

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30 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
40,322 Total Students

82% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.49 years to graduate. 88% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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13 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
12,373 Total Students

67% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 76% get financial aid. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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13 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
6,932 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending Texas A&M Kingsville will pay a net price of $11,064. The average student takes 4.60 years to complete their degree at Texas A&M Kingsville.

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13 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
24,879 Total Students

The average student takes 4.86 years to complete their degree at UTEP. Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid. A typical student attending UTEP will pay a net price of $10,061.

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11 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
47,090 Total Students

83% of students get financical aid. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,900.

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Lamar University

Beaumont
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
16,637 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,002. 95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 77% are considered full time.

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7 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
14,016 Total Students

60% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. The average student takes 4.48 years to complete their degree at Tarleton.

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4 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
10,036 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $20,294. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.45 years.

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2 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
34,742 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 85% of students receive it. A typical student attending UTSA will pay a net price of $12,911. The average student takes 4.61 years to complete their degree at UTSA.

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Environmental Engineering Careers in TX

Some of the careers environmental engineering majors go into include:

Job Title TX Job Growth TX Median Salary
Engineering Professors 17% $108,180
Architectural and Engineering Managers 16% $154,240
Environmental Engineers 16% $95,780

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to environmental engineering.

Major Annual Graduates in TX
Mechanical Engineering 3,806
Electrical Engineering 2,384
Computer Engineering 1,079
Biomedical Engineering 983
Chemical Engineering 914
Industrial Engineering 874
General Engineering 656
Aeronautical Engineering 485

View all majors related to Environmental Engineering

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