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General Engineering Schools in Texas

147 students earned Engineering degrees in Texas in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, General Engineering is the 86th most popular major in the state out of a total 252 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Engineering Majors in Texas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 118
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 18
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 18
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 18
Post-Master’s Certificate 11
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 11

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 7.5%
  • Black or African American: 6.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.4%
  • White: 14.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 64.6%
  • Other Races: 1.4%
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Jobs for General Engineering Grads in Texas

In this state, there are 27,520 people employed in jobs related to an engineering degree, compared to 367,850 nationwide.

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Wages for General Engineering Jobs in Texas

In this state, engineering grads earn an average of $123,200. Nationwide, they make an average of $113,680.

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

#1

Lamar University

Beaumont
48 Degrees in Major Awarded
27% Graduation Rate
16,637 Total Students

The 4.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. 85% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 78% are considered full time.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
37,812 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,773 a year. The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 78% are considered full time.

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

87% of the teachers are full time. 81% of students get financical aid. In their early career, Texas A&M College Station grads earn an average salary of $54,342.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
9,248 Total Students

86% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,000.

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

The student loan default rate is 4.50% which is lower than average. This public school has an average net price of $16,194. It takes the average student 4.49 years to graduate.

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

80% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate of 6.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,033.

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

The student loan default rate is 2.10% which is lower than average. This private school has an average net price of $38,208. The average student takes 4.13 years to complete their degree at SMU.

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

91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. The student loan default rate is 6.30% which is lower than average.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
19,297 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. An average student at Baylor will pay a net price of $37,309. It takes the average student 4.21 years to graduate.

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

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.30%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 66% of students receive it. In their early career, UT Austin grads earn an average salary of $54,287.

General Engineering Careers in TX

Some of the careers 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
Engineers 14% $109,110

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

Major Annual Graduates in TX
Mechanical Engineering 700
Electrical Engineering 667
Civil Engineering 490
Industrial Engineering 372
Computer Engineering 337
Biomedical Engineering 329
235
Systems Engineering 195

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