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Engineering in Texas

Engineering Schools in Texas

16,025 Engineering students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

An Engineering major is the 5th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Engineering Majors in Texas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 9,728
Master’s Degree 4,209
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1,108
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1,108
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1,108
Associate Degree 534
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 268
Post-Master’s Certificate 160
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 160
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: 11.7%
  • Black or African American: 4.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 25.2%
  • White: 30.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 24.0%
  • Other Races: 4.3%
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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:

3,144 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
70,418 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 85% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. 74% of students get financical aid.

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1,903 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
50,476 Total Students

89% of students get financical aid. This public school has an average net price of $18,850. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

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1,305 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
48,072 Total Students

24 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.62 years. The full-time teacher rate is 62%.

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1,031 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
28,669 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 75% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.30 years. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,987.

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1,020 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
40,322 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 82% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.49 years.

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944 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
47,090 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 $13,900. Of all the students who attend this school, 83% get financial aid.

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707 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
24,879 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.86 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 91% of students receive it. This public school has an average net price of $10,061.

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576 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
34,742 Total Students

24 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.61 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 76%.

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422 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
40,953 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,205. 95% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 73% are considered full time.

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383 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
32,441 Total Students

98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The average student takes 4.70 years to complete their degree at UT Rio Grande Valley. A typical student attending UT Rio Grande Valley will pay a net price of $7,007.

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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
Electrical Engineers 18% $99,670
Architectural and Engineering Managers 16% $154,240
Biomedical Engineers 12% $95,380
Materials Engineers 11% $93,440
Nuclear Engineers 6% $65,290

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

Major Annual Graduates in TX
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 13,714
Engineering Technologies 4,414
Agriculture 3,944
Mathematics & Statistics 3,365
Physical Sciences 2,811
Natural Resources & Conservation 1,335
Architecture/Urban Planning 1,281
Science Technologies 1,064

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