Best colleges for Engineering in Texas
Ranked by graduate earnings
Texas A&M University - College Station, Lamar University and University of Houston award the most Engineering degrees and certificates in Texas: 198, 195 and 148 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 46 Texas colleges offer Engineering and award 1,293 degrees and certificates a year in all.
The Engineering program, formally known as Engineering, General, encompasses a broad range of disciplines that apply scientific theories and mathematical methods to develop technological solutions. This program is ideal for students…
Top 3 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings
Ranked by median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard. Programs with fewer than 20 graduates a year, a graduation rate under 30%, or online, degree-completion or graduate-only status rank after the rest.
| # | Institution | Starting salary (1 yr) | Graduates / yr | Grad rate | Net price | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas Christian University Fort Worth Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree | $73,774 | 42 | 86% | $25,823 | $22,944 |
| 2 | University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Belton Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree Small program | $63,830 | 11 | 49% | $27,869 | — |
| 3 | Austin Community College District Austin Public · Associate degree | $43,183 | 64 | 20% | — | $15,375 |
Colleges awarding the most Engineering degrees in Texas
Top 10 by graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25 completions). Online, degree-completion and graduate-only schools, and schools with a graduation rate under 30% are listed in full below.
| # | Institution | Graduates / yr | Starting salary (1 yr) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas A&M University - College Station College Station Public | 198 | Not reported |
| 2 | Lamar University Beaumont Public | 195 | Not reported |
| 3 | University of Houston Houston Public | 148 | Not reported |
| 4 | University of North Texas Denton Public | 93 | Not reported |
| 5 | San Jacinto Community College Pasadena Public | 52 | Not reported |
| 6 | The University of Texas at Austin Austin Public | 45 | Not reported |
| 7 | Texas Christian University Fort Worth Private not-for-profit | 42 | $73,774 |
| 8 | Amarillo College Amarillo Public | 34 | Not reported |
| 9 | Texas State University San Marcos Public | 30 | Not reported |
| 10 | Abilene Christian University Abilene Private not-for-profit | 29 | Not reported |
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Career outlook
What this program leads to: Engineers, All Other (SOC 17-2199).
What Engineers, All Other earn in Texas
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Common questions
Answers for students comparing Engineering programs in Texas.
Which Texas colleges award the most Engineering degrees?+
Texas A&M University - College Station (198 graduates a year), Lamar University (195 graduates a year) and University of Houston (148 graduates a year) award the most Engineering degrees and certificates in Texas, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 46 Texas colleges offer Engineering.
Which Engineering program in Texas has the highest-earning graduates?+
By median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard, Texas Christian University tops the list at $73,774. Compare it against graduates a year, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.
How much do Engineers, All Other earn in Texas?+
The average annual wage for Engineers, All Other in Texas is $121,890 (median $115,810), across about 10,820 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.
What is the focus of the Engineering program?+
The Engineering program, formally known as Engineering, General, encompasses a broad range of disciplines that apply scientific theories and mathematical methods to develop technological solutions. This program is ideal for students…
What is the job outlook for Engineers, All Other?+
The national job outlook is about +2.1% growth with around 9,300 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).
What is the typical education requirement?+
A Bachelor's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).
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