Best Engineering Programs in Texas (2026)
Engineering programs in Texas range from research-focused public flagships to applied-engineering programs at smaller schools. The list below is ranked by engineering program strength, ABET accreditation, graduate earnings, and net price.
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#1
Rice University
Houston, TX
Net Price
$11,164/yr
Median Earnings
$90,773
Grad Rate
95%
Engineering Share
15.6%
#2
Texas A&M University-College Station
College Station, TX
Net Price
$21,527/yr
Median Earnings
$78,159
Grad Rate
84%
Engineering Share
17.0%
#3
The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX
Net Price
$18,554/yr
Median Earnings
$81,694
Grad Rate
89%
Engineering Share
10.2%
#4
Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX
Net Price
$39,816/yr
Median Earnings
$90,037
Grad Rate
84%
Engineering Share
4.4%
#5
The University of Texas at Dallas
Richardson, TX
Net Price
$15,271/yr
Median Earnings
$74,762
Grad Rate
77%
Engineering Share
12.0%
#6
Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX
Net Price
$35,045/yr
Median Earnings
$77,334
Grad Rate
86%
Engineering Share
1.5%
#7
Baylor University
Waco, TX
Net Price
$44,441/yr
Median Earnings
$72,408
Grad Rate
81%
Engineering Share
2.9%
#8
LeTourneau University
Longview, TX
Net Price
$26,985/yr
Median Earnings
$61,644
Grad Rate
60%
Engineering Share
24.4%
#9
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX
Net Price
$19,890/yr
Median Earnings
$67,143
Grad Rate
69%
Engineering Share
9.3%
#10
University of Houston
Houston, TX
Net Price
$11,439/yr
Median Earnings
$68,423
Grad Rate
65%
Engineering Share
7.3%
#11
The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX
Net Price
$17,040/yr
Median Earnings
$72,508
Grad Rate
52%
Engineering Share
9.4%
#12
University of St Thomas
Houston, TX
Net Price
$15,446/yr
Median Earnings
$64,410
Grad Rate
68%
Engineering Share
1.0%
#13
St. Mary's University
San Antonio, TX
Net Price
$17,775/yr
Median Earnings
$59,258
Grad Rate
59%
Engineering Share
6.1%
#14
University of North Texas
Denton, TX
Net Price
$15,358/yr
Median Earnings
$59,434
Grad Rate
62%
Engineering Share
3.0%
#15
Abilene Christian University
Abilene, TX
Net Price
$27,943/yr
Median Earnings
$61,376
Grad Rate
57%
Engineering Share
4.5%
#16
Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Kingsville, TX
Net Price
$13,212/yr
Median Earnings
$55,340
Grad Rate
43%
Engineering Share
18.1%
#17
The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX
Net Price
$9,872/yr
Median Earnings
$60,704
Grad Rate
52%
Engineering Share
6.3%
#18
The University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, TX
Net Price
$6,803/yr
Median Earnings
$54,599
Grad Rate
50%
Engineering Share
10.8%
#19
The University of Texas at Tyler
Tyler, TX
Net Price
$13,476/yr
Median Earnings
$58,622
Grad Rate
51%
Engineering Share
7.4%
#20
Texas State University
San Marcos, TX
Net Price
$16,660/yr
Median Earnings
$60,523
Grad Rate
55%
Engineering Share
2.3%
#21
Dallas Baptist University
Dallas, TX
Net Price
$25,954/yr
Median Earnings
$58,159
Grad Rate
58%
Engineering Share
0.2%
#22
Houston Christian University
Houston, TX
Net Price
$19,294/yr
Median Earnings
$60,634
Grad Rate
48%
Engineering Share
5.4%
#23
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX
Net Price
$4,858/yr
Median Earnings
$52,947
Grad Rate
53%
Engineering Share
6.5%
#24
University of Houston-Clear Lake
Houston, TX
Net Price
$11,852/yr
Median Earnings
$61,521
Grad Rate
48%
Engineering Share
3.4%
#25
Texas Lutheran University
Seguin, TX
Net Price
$20,716/yr
Median Earnings
$59,747
Grad Rate
53%
Engineering Share
1.0%
Why a Engineering degree?
Engineering bachelor's degrees consistently top the federal earnings data for new graduates. ABET-accredited programs are the standard requirement for licensure and most engineering jobs.
Common career paths: Mechanical Engineer · Civil Engineer · Electrical Engineer · Biomedical Engineer · Environmental Engineer
Typical starting salary range: $72,000–$110,000
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