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Engineering Schools in Texas

4,468 Engineering students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

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 3,355
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1,012
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1,012
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1,012
Post-Master’s Certificate 101
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 101

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: 7.8%
  • Black or African American: 2.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.9%
  • White: 19.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 56.7%
  • Other Races: 2.9%
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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.

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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.

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

1,014 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
70,418 Total Students

The average student takes 4.36 years to complete their degree at Texas A&M College Station. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,919. The student loan default rate is 2.20% which is lower than average.

650 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
48,072 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.62 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 63% are considered full time. 24 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

66% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.27 years to graduate. The 2.30% student loan default rate is lower than average.

362 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
28,669 Total Students

In their early career, UT Dallas grads earn an average salary of $52,187. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,526. The full-time teacher rate is 77%.

315 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
47,090 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,721. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $48,742 a year. Most students complete their degree in 4.59 years.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 86% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 86% are considered full time.

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

This private institution charges an average net price of $38,208. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 68% are considered full time.

196 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
24,879 Total Students

A typical student attending UTEP will pay a net price of $9,000. 88% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 70%.

#9

Rice University

Houston
159 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
7,643 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $63,654 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 84% are considered full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $16,076.

117 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
34,742 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 5.00% which is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.61 years to graduate. 87% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

Engineering Careers in TX

Some of the careers engineering majors go into include:

Job Title TX Job Growth TX Median Salary
Operations Research Analysts 36% $77,970
Software Applications Developers 33% $108,490
Civil Engineers 21% $92,300
Chemical Engineers 20% $128,490
Industrial Engineers 20% $102,310
Cost Estimators 19% $69,330
Mechanical Engineers 19% $94,580
Electrical Engineers 18% $99,670
Marine Engineers and Naval Architects 18% $89,860
Petroleum Engineers 18% $151,360
Engineering Professors 17% $108,180
Systems Software Developers 16% $108,570
Health and Safety Engineers 16% $96,450
Natural Sciences Managers 16% $117,130
Architectural and Engineering Managers 16% $154,240
Mining and Geological Engineers 16% $0
Physicists 16% $112,420
Environmental Engineers 16% $95,780
Electronics Engineers 15% $112,520
Engineers 14% $109,110
Architecture Professors 13% $80,040
Computer Network Architects 13% $120,820
Aerospace Engineers 12% $124,200
Biomedical Engineers 12% $95,380
Industrial Production Managers 12% $109,690
Materials Engineers 11% $93,440
Computer Hardware Engineers 9% $116,290
Agricultural Engineers 8% $0
Nuclear Engineers 6% $65,290

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

Major Annual Graduates in TX
Computer & Information Sciences 3,780
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

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