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Engineering Schools in Texas

15,468 Engineering students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

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 10,055
Master’s Degree 3,355
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1,012
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1,012
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1,012
Associate Degree 682
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 247
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 247
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 247
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 101
Post-Master’s Certificate 101
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 16
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 16

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: 11.9%
  • Black or African American: 4.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 25.0%
  • White: 31.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 23.1%
  • Other Races: 4.4%
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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
82% Graduation Rate
70,418 Total Students

81% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. The average student takes 4.36 years to complete their degree at Texas A&M College Station.

1,903 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
50,476 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.27 years to graduate. The student loan default rate is 2.30% which is lower than average. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

1,305 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
48,072 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 90% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 63% are considered full time. The 4.60% student loan default rate is lower than average.

1,031 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
28,669 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 77%. The 3.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $52,187 a year.

1,020 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
40,322 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 86% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 86% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.49 years.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 81% are considered full time. 94% of students get financical aid. 23 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

707 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
24,879 Total Students

88% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 70%.

576 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
34,742 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 76%. It takes the average student 4.61 years to graduate. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.00%.

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

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,122. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,194 a year. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.80%.

383 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
32,441 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 83% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.70 years to complete their degree at UT Rio Grande Valley. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,955 a year.

Engineering Careers in TX

Some of the careers engineering majors go into include:

Job Title TX Job Growth TX Median Salary
Operations Research Analysts 36% $77,970
Software Applications Developers 33% $108,490
Civil Engineers 21% $92,300
Chemical Engineers 20% $128,490
Industrial Engineers 20% $102,310
Cost Estimators 19% $69,330
Mechanical Engineers 19% $94,580
Electrical Engineers 18% $99,670
Marine Engineers and Naval Architects 18% $89,860
Petroleum Engineers 18% $151,360
Engineering Professors 17% $108,180
Systems Software Developers 16% $108,570
Health and Safety Engineers 16% $96,450
Natural Sciences Managers 16% $117,130
Architectural and Engineering Managers 16% $154,240
Mining and Geological Engineers 16% $0
Physicists 16% $112,420
Environmental Engineers 16% $95,780
Electronics Engineers 15% $112,520
Engineers 14% $109,110
Architecture Professors 13% $80,040
Computer Network Architects 13% $120,820
Aerospace Engineers 12% $124,200
Biomedical Engineers 12% $95,380
Industrial Production Managers 12% $109,690
Materials Engineers 11% $93,440
Computer Hardware Engineers 9% $116,290
Agricultural Engineers 8% $0
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
Computer & Information Sciences 12,825
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

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