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Mechanical Engineering Schools in Texas

203 ME Tech students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Mechanical Engineering is the 156th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Mechanical Engineering Majors in Texas

ME Tech majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 190
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 12
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 12
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 12
Associate Degree 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of ME tech majors in Texas is as follows:

  • Asian: 11.3%
  • Black or African American: 4.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 38.4%
  • White: 31.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 8.9%
  • Other Races: 4.9%
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Jobs for Mechanical Engineering Grads in Texas

There are 54,740 people in the state and 699,620 people in the nation working in ME tech jobs.

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Wages for Mechanical Engineering Jobs in Texas

In this state, ME tech grads earn an average of $66,960. Nationwide, they make an average of $58,240.

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There are 8 colleges in Texas that offer ME tech degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it. 81% of the teachers are full time. In their early career, UH grads earn an average salary of $48,742.

56 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
40,953 Total Students

The 5.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 74%. The student to faculty ratio is 26 to 1.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
14,016 Total Students

The average student takes 4.48 years to complete their degree at Tarleton. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $20,307. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
3,122 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 5.70% which is lower than average. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $23,665. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
10,820 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $39,367 after earning their degree at this institution. 71% of the teachers are full time.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,339 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $3,249. 100% of students get financical aid.

#7

Lee College

Baytown
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,487 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $33,771 a year. The student loan default rate is 9.70% which is lower than average. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,831.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
21,912 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 6.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,076 a year. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,035.

Mechanical Engineering Careers in TX

Some of the careers ME tech majors go into include:

Job Title TX Job Growth TX Median Salary
Mechanical Engineering Technicians 18% $65,570
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technicians 15% $65,980
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 14% $40,570

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

Major Annual Graduates in TX
Construction Engineering 983
Electromechanical Engineering 753
Industrial Production Technology 610
Drafting & Design Engineering 397
Electronics Engineering 310
Engineering-Related Fields 271
Environmental Control Technology 202
Computer Engineering 187

View all majors related to Mechanical Engineering

View Nationwide Mechanical Engineering Report

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