Find Affordable College Courses

What Do You Want to Study?

Engineering in Texas

Engineering Schools in Texas

16,025 Engineering students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

In terms of popularity, Engineering is the 4th most popular major in the state out of a total 32 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Engineering Majors in Texas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 4,209
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1,108
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1,108
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1,108
Post-Master’s Certificate 160
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 160

Gender Distribution

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

undefined

Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 11.7%
  • Black or African American: 4.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 25.2%
  • White: 30.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 24.0%
  • Other Races: 4.3%
undefined

Jobs for Engineering Grads in Texas

322,730 people in the state and 3,969,720 in the nation are employed in jobs related to engineering.

undefined

Wages for Engineering Jobs in Texas

In this state, engineering grads earn an average of $109,880. Nationwide, they make an average of $101,600.

undefined

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

1,014 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
70,418 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 85% are considered full time. 74% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $20,257.

Request Information
650 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
48,072 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,244. 93% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.62 years.

Request Information
608 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
50,476 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. 89% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. A typical student attending UT Austin will pay a net price of $18,850.

Request Information
362 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
28,669 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.30 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 75% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 75% of students receive it.

Request Information
315 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
47,090 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 78%. 83% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.59 years.

Request Information
284 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
40,322 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 82% are considered full time. 88% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $20,048.

Request Information
218 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
12,373 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 76% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. It takes the average student 4.13 years to graduate.

Request Information
196 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
24,879 Total Students

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. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

Request Information
#9

Rice University

Houston
159 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
7,643 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 82% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 67% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.11 years to complete their degree at Rice.

Request Information
117 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. It takes the average student 4.61 years to graduate.

Request Information

Engineering Careers in TX

Some of the careers engineering majors go into include:

Job Title TX Job Growth TX Median Salary
Electrical Engineers 18% $99,670
Architectural and Engineering Managers 16% $154,240
Biomedical Engineers 12% $95,380
Materials Engineers 11% $93,440
Nuclear Engineers 6% $65,290

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

Major Annual Graduates in TX
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 2,128
Mathematics & Statistics 1,148
Physical Sciences 904
Agriculture 583
Architecture/Urban Planning 478
Engineering Technologies 409
Natural Resources & Conservation 187
Science Technologies 2

View all majors related to Engineering

View Nationwide Engineering Report

References

More about our data sources and methodologies.

Find Graduate Schools Near You

Our free school finder matches students with accredited graduate schools across the U.S.