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Best Colleges for Engineering in Texas

The best colleges for a Engineering degree in Texas, led by Rice University, Texas A&M University-College Station and The University of Texas at Austin. Each school is shown with its acceptance rate, tuition, and average SAT so you can weigh Engineering programs side by side.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best college for Engineering in Texas?

Based on our rankings, Rice University is the top-ranked college for Engineering in Texas. Other top choices include Texas A&M University-College Station, The University of Texas at Austin, Southern Methodist University.

What are the best Engineering schools?

The best Engineering schools, based on program-specific federal data including median earnings and graduate counts, are Rice University, Texas A&M University-College Station, The University of Texas at Austin. Our rankings use College Scorecard field-of-study data rather than editorial opinion.

How much does it cost to study Engineering?

The average out-of-state tuition among top Engineering programs is approximately $34,683 per year. However, costs vary significantly — many schools offer generous financial aid packages that can reduce the effective cost.

How long does it take to get a Engineering degree?

A bachelor's degree in Engineering typically takes four years of full-time study. Some programs offer accelerated tracks or combined bachelor's-to-master's options that can extend or shorten the timeline.

How are these Engineering rankings determined?

Our major rankings are independently calculated from U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard field-of-study (CIP) data — primarily median earnings 4 years after graduation and program scale (graduate count), with a 10+ annual graduates minimum per program. They are not derived from US News or any other publication.

Career outcomes for Engineering graduates

Among the top 10 ranked Engineering programs, the average early-career salary is approximately $70,388 per year. Below are the highest-paying Engineering programs based on federal College Scorecard earnings data reported by graduates four years after completion.

  1. 1. Rice University — Houston, TX · 8% acceptance · SAT 1,553 · $64,144 tuition · 95% grad rate
  2. 2. Texas A&M University-College Station — College Station, TX · 57.4% acceptance · SAT 1,280 · $40,124 tuition · 84% grad rate
  3. 3. The University of Texas at Austin — Austin, TX · 26.6% acceptance · SAT 1,395 · $44,908 tuition · 89% grad rate
  4. 4. Southern Methodist University — Dallas, TX · 63.4% acceptance · SAT 1,428 · $67,040 tuition · 84% grad rate
  5. 5. University of Houston — Houston, TX · 73.9% acceptance · SAT 1,250 · $22,547 tuition · 65% grad rate
  6. 6. Texas Christian University — Fort Worth, TX · 44.5% acceptance · SAT 1,298 · $61,740 tuition · 86% grad rate
  7. 7. Trinity University — San Antonio, TX · 25.9% acceptance · SAT 1,416 · $53,676 tuition · 84% grad rate
  8. 8. The University of Texas at Arlington — Arlington, TX · 79.9% acceptance · SAT 1,124 · $29,582 tuition · 54% grad rate
  9. 9. The University of Texas at San Antonio — San Antonio, TX · 86.8% acceptance · SAT 1,105 · $22,051 tuition · 53% grad rate
  10. 10. Baylor University — Waco, TX · 51.3% acceptance · SAT 1,329 · $58,100 tuition · 80% grad rate
  11. 11. The University of Texas at Dallas — Richardson, TX · 65.1% acceptance · SAT 1,286 · $40,144 tuition · 76% grad rate
  12. 12. University of Houston-Clear Lake — Houston, TX · 90.5% acceptance · SAT 1,060 · $21,114 tuition · 52% grad rate
  13. 13. Texas Tech University — Lubbock, TX · 72.7% acceptance · SAT 1,190 · $24,451 tuition · 69% grad rate
  14. 14. University of North Texas — Denton, TX · 72.2% acceptance · SAT 1,109 · $21,149 tuition · 61% grad rate
  15. 15. LeTourneau University — Longview, TX · 38% acceptance · SAT 1,208 · $37,160 tuition · 59% grad rate
  16. 16. Texas A & M International University — Laredo, TX · 44.4% acceptance · SAT 993 · $19,454 tuition · 46% grad rate
  17. 17. Abilene Christian University — Abilene, TX · 66% acceptance · SAT 1,194 · $44,200 tuition · 59% grad rate
  18. 18. Stephen F Austin State University — Nacogdoches, TX · 94% acceptance · SAT 1,066 · $23,426 tuition · 53% grad rate
  19. 19. Tarleton State University — Stephenville, TX · 89.6% acceptance · SAT 1,075 · $18,142 tuition · 48% grad rate
  20. 20. Lamar University — Beaumont, TX · 86.4% acceptance · SAT 1,061 · $18,745 tuition · 37% grad rate
  21. 21. Midwestern State University — Wichita Falls, TX · 93.5% acceptance · $12,530 tuition · 43% grad rate
  22. 22. Howard Payne University — Brownwood, TX · 67.4% acceptance · SAT 1,026 · $34,982 tuition · 28% grad rate
  23. 23. Angelo State University — San Angelo, TX · 83% acceptance · SAT 1,054 · $18,300 tuition · 44% grad rate

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