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General Engineering in Texas

General Engineering Schools in Texas

Jobs for General Engineering Grads in Texas

There are 32,620 people in the state and 401,000 people in the nation working in Engineering jobs.

General Engineering Jobs Nationwide vs. TX

Wages for General Engineering Jobs in Texas

A typical salary for an Engineering grad in the state is $156,761, compared to a typical salary of $149,803 nationwide.

General Engineering Wages Nationwide vs. TX

Our data covers 18 colleges in Texas offering Engineering degrees. Learn about the most popular 18 below:

#1

Lamar University

Beaumont

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $56,267 a year. The school admits about 86% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 61%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $54,018 a year. With an admission rate of 63%, getting in takes some planning. 94% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $48,424 after earning their degree at this institution. About 70% of those who apply are admitted. 86% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $44,315 after earning their degree at this institution. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $2,550 a year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $56,818 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 43%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 94%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $28,878 a year. The full-time student retention rate is 61%. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $4,920 a year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $42,036 a year. With an admission rate of 72%, getting in takes some planning. 77% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $36,230 a year. Undergrads from Texas pay around $1,992 a year in tuition.

Graduates earn a median salary of $51,060 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 29% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 96%.

#10

Lone Star College System

The Woodlands

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $34,391 after earning their degree at this institution. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $3,090 a year.

#11

Texas State University

San Marcos

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $42,210 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 89% of applicants. 78% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $33,045 in their first year after graduation. Undergrads from Texas pay around $2,580 a year in tuition.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $34,553 a year. Undergrads from Texas pay around $1,728 a year in tuition.

Graduates earn a median salary of $45,274 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 64%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 80%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $46,893 a year. About 71% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 85%.

#16

Amarillo College

Amarillo

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $43,488 after earning their degree at this institution. Undergrads from Texas pay around $2,136 a year in tuition.

Graduates earn a median salary of $42,749 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 100% of applicants. 77% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $50,754 a year. With an admission rate of 51%, getting in takes some planning. 91% of full-time students return after their first year.

General Engineering Careers in TX

Some of the careers Engineering majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Solar Energy Systems Engineers 14% $116,775
Photonics Engineers 13% $84,667
Wind Energy Engineers 13% $98,460
Architectural and Engineering Managers 9% $101,277
Robotics Engineers 9% $72,925
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers 8% $89,263
Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar 7% $59,756
Mechatronics Engineers 4% $115,569
Microsystems Engineers 1% $104,558
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary -2% $79,889
Nanosystems Engineers -3% $50,152
Engineers, All Other -4% $136,628

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Engineering.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Mechanical Engineering 42,939
Electrical Engineering 26,760
Civil Engineering 20,005
Computer Engineering 19,986
Biomedical Engineering 13,914
Chemical Engineering 10,939
Aeronautical Engineering 9,596
Industrial Engineering 8,533

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