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Engineering in Texas

Engineering Schools in Texas

Jobs for Engineering Grads in Texas

In this state, there are 444,330 people employed in jobs related to an Engineering degree, compared to 4,881,860 nationwide.

Engineering Jobs Nationwide vs. TX

Wages for Engineering Jobs in Texas

In this state, Engineering grads earn an average of $124,081. Nationwide, they make an average of $128,860.

Engineering Wages Nationwide vs. TX

There are 13 colleges in Texas that offer Engineering degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 13 below:

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $54,018 a year. With an admission rate of 63%, getting in takes some planning. 94% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $51,060 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 29%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 96%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $64,801 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 81%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 73%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $48,424 in their first year after graduation. About 70% of those who apply are admitted. 86% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $46,893 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 71%, getting in takes some planning. 85% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $52,687 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 65%, getting in takes some planning. 88% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $42,749 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 100% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 77%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $40,863 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 88% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 79%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $34,758 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 85%, getting in takes some planning. 79% of full-time students return after their first year.

#10

Rice University

Houston

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $71,544 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 8% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 98%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $42,036 after earning their degree at this institution. About 72% of those who apply are admitted. 77% of full-time students return after their first year.

#12

Lamar University

Beaumont

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $56,267 a year. About 86% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 61%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $67,114 a year. With an admission rate of 61%, getting in takes some planning. 90% of full-time students return after their first year.

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
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers $89,263
Architectural and Engineering Managers $101,277
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
Robotics Engineers $72,925
Mechatronics Engineers $115,569
Transportation Engineers $120,210
Water/Wastewater Engineers $86,573

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