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General Engineering Schools in Texas

770 Engineering students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, General Engineering is the 84th most popular major out of a total 321 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Engineering Majors in Texas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 407
Master’s Degree 118
Bachelor’s Degree 102
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 98
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 98
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 98
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 18
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 18
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 18
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 16
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 16
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 11
Post-Master’s Certificate 11

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: 7.7%
  • Black or African American: 4.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 34.0%
  • White: 31.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 17.9%
  • Other Races: 3.8%
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Jobs for General 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 General 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 20 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 61% get financial aid. The student loan default rate of 9.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

74 Degrees in Major Awarded
28,233 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 59%. 22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, South Texas College grads earn an average salary of $27,885.

49 Degrees in Major Awarded
31,110 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $33,702 a year. 23 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 42%.

#4

Lamar University

Beaumont
48 Degrees in Major Awarded
27% Graduation Rate
16,637 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 78%. In their early career, Lamar University grads earn an average salary of $37,517. It takes the average student 4.72 years to graduate.

45 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
11,379 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $39,942. The 2.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

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

The 5.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 78%. In their early career, Texas State grads earn an average salary of $43,773.

#7

Lone Star College System

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

100% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,129 after earning their degree at this institution. This public school has an average net price of $8,711.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
43,000 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 38% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $5,147.

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

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.20%. 81% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The average student takes 4.36 years to complete their degree at Texas A&M College Station.

#9

Odessa College

Odessa
22 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,019 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,985. 78% of students get financical aid.

General 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
Engineers 14% $109,110

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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