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Mechanical Engineering in Texas

Mechanical Engineering Schools in Texas

Jobs for Mechanical Engineering Grads in Texas

There are 70,980 people in the state and 824,980 people in the nation working in ME jobs.

Mechanical Engineering Jobs Nationwide vs. TX

Wages for Mechanical Engineering Jobs in Texas

ME grads earn an average of $125,372 in the state and $122,678 nationwide.

Mechanical Engineering Wages Nationwide vs. TX

Our data covers 13 colleges in Texas offering ME degrees. Learn about the most popular 13 below:

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $54,018 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 63% of applicants. 94% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $51,060 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 29% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 96%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $46,893 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 71%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 85%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $48,424 a year. The school admits about 70% of applicants. 86% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $52,687 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 65% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 88%.

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

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $34,758 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 85% of applicants. 79% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $64,801 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 81% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 73%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $40,863 a year. With an admission rate of 88%, getting in takes some planning. 79% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $42,036 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 72% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 77%.

#11

Rice University

Houston

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $71,544 after earning their degree at this institution. About 8% of those who apply are admitted. 98% 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. The school admits about 51% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 91%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $57,253 a year. About 92% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 73%.

Mechanical Engineering Careers in TX

Some of the careers ME majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Cost Estimators 12% $80,966
Architectural and Engineering Managers 9% $101,277
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers 8% $89,263
Mechanical Engineers 8% $79,543
Automotive Engineers 6% $107,733
Aerospace Engineers 5% $63,328
Fuel Cell Engineers -2% $137,020
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary -2% $79,889

Below are some popular majors that are similar to ME.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Electrical Engineering 26,760
Civil Engineering 20,005
Computer Engineering 19,986
Biomedical Engineering 13,914
General Engineering 13,411
Chemical Engineering 10,939
Aeronautical Engineering 9,596
Industrial Engineering 8,533

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