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Engineering in Texas

Engineering Schools in Texas

988 Engineering students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

In this state, Engineering is the 84th most popular major out of a total 321 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 388
Associate Degree 303
Bachelor’s Degree 155
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 78
Post-Master’s Certificate 23
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 23
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 23
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 23
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 23
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 18
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 18

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: 4.8%
  • Black or African American: 4.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 25.3%
  • White: 23.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 37.7%
  • Other Races: 3.9%
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Jobs for Engineering Grads in Texas

27,520 people in the state and 367,850 in the nation are employed in jobs related to engineering.

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Wages for Engineering Jobs in Texas

Engineering grads earn an average of $123,200 in the state and $113,680 nationwide.

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

85 Degrees in Major Awarded
39,896 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. 65% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 40% are considered full time.

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74 Degrees in Major Awarded
13% Graduation Rate
28,233 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. 22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $1,522.

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49 Degrees in Major Awarded
31,110 Total Students

23 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 82% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 37%.

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Lamar University

Beaumont
48 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
16,637 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.72 years to graduate. A typical student attending Lamar University will pay a net price of $12,002. 95% of students get financical aid.

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45 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
11,379 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 92% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.15 years.

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

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,840. 74% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 83% get financial aid.

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#7

Lone Star College System

The Woodlands
27 Degrees in Major Awarded
70,109 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. A typical student attending North Harris Montgomery will pay a net price of $9,598. 100% of the teachers are full time.

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23 Degrees in Major Awarded
43,000 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 77% of students receive it. A typical student attending Tarrant County College will pay a net price of $5,668. The full-time teacher rate is 37%.

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Odessa College

Odessa
22 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,019 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 61% get financial aid. 36% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1.

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

74% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.36 years to complete their degree at Texas A&M College Station. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

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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

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

Major Annual Graduates in TX
Mechanical Engineering 3,806
Electrical Engineering 2,384
Civil Engineering 1,718
Computer Engineering 1,079
Biomedical Engineering 983
Chemical Engineering 914
Industrial Engineering 874
Aeronautical Engineering 485

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