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General Engineering in Texas

General Engineering Schools in Texas

Jobs for General Engineering Grads in Texas

32,620 people in the state and 401,000 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Engineering.

General Engineering Jobs Nationwide vs. TX

Wages for General Engineering Jobs in Texas

In this state, Engineering grads earn an average of $156,761. Nationwide, they make an average of $149,803.

General Engineering Wages Nationwide vs. TX

There are 18 colleges in Texas that offer Engineering degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 18 below:

#1

Lamar University

Beaumont

Graduates earn a median salary of $56,267 in their first year after graduation. About 86% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 61%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $54,018 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 63%, getting in takes some planning. 94% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $48,424 a year. With an admission rate of 70%, getting in takes some planning. 86% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $44,315 after earning their degree at this institution. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $2,550 a year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $56,818 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 43%, getting in takes some planning. 94% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $28,878 in their first year after graduation. 61% of full-time students return after their first year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $4,920 a year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $42,036 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 72%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 77%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $36,230 a year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,992 a year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $51,060 a year. With an admission rate of 29%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 96%.

#10

Lone Star College System

The Woodlands

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $34,391 after earning their degree at this institution. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $3,090 a year.

#11

Texas State University

San Marcos

Graduates earn a median salary of $42,210 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 89%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 78%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $33,045 after earning their degree at this institution. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $2,580 a year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $34,553 a year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,728 a year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $45,274 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 64% of applicants. 80% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $46,893 a year. With an admission rate of 71%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 85%.

#16

Amarillo College

Amarillo

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $43,488 after earning their degree at this institution. Undergrads from Texas pay around $2,136 a year in tuition.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $42,749 a year. About 100% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 77%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $50,754 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 51% of applicants. 91% of full-time students return after their first year.

General Engineering Careers in TX

Some of the careers Engineering majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary $79,889
Nanosystems Engineers $50,152
Wind Energy Engineers $98,460
Engineers, All Other $136,628
Solar Energy Systems Engineers $116,775
Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar $59,756
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers $89,263
Robotics Engineers $72,925
Mechatronics Engineers $115,569
Architectural and Engineering Managers $101,277
Microsystems Engineers $104,558
Photonics Engineers $84,667

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Engineering.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Mechanical Engineering 42,939
Electrical Engineering 26,760
Civil Engineering 20,005
Computer Engineering 19,986
Biomedical Engineering 13,914
Chemical Engineering 10,939
Aeronautical Engineering 9,596
Industrial Engineering 8,533

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