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Best Colleges for Mechanical Engineering in Texas

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best college for Mechanical Engineering in Texas?

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

What are the best Mechanical Engineering schools?

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

How much does it cost to study Mechanical Engineering?

The average out-of-state tuition among top Mechanical Engineering programs is approximately $35,905 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 Mechanical Engineering degree?

A bachelor's degree in Mechanical 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 Mechanical 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 Mechanical Engineering graduates

Among the top 10 ranked Mechanical Engineering programs, the average early-career salary is approximately $69,447 per year. Below are the highest-paying Mechanical 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. The University of Texas at Austin — Austin, TX · 26.6% acceptance · SAT 1,395 · $44,908 tuition · 89% grad rate
  3. 3. Texas A&M University-College Station — College Station, TX · 57.4% acceptance · SAT 1,280 · $40,124 tuition · 84% grad rate
  4. 4. Southern Methodist University — Dallas, TX · 63.4% acceptance · SAT 1,428 · $67,040 tuition · 84% grad rate
  5. 5. Baylor University — Waco, TX · 51.3% acceptance · SAT 1,329 · $58,100 tuition · 80% grad rate
  6. 6. University of Houston — Houston, TX · 73.9% acceptance · SAT 1,250 · $22,547 tuition · 65% grad rate
  7. 7. The University of Texas at San Antonio — San Antonio, TX · 86.8% acceptance · SAT 1,105 · $22,051 tuition · 53% 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. Texas Tech University — Lubbock, TX · 72.7% acceptance · SAT 1,190 · $24,451 tuition · 69% grad rate
  10. 10. The University of Texas at Dallas — Richardson, TX · 65.1% acceptance · SAT 1,286 · $40,144 tuition · 76% grad rate
  11. 11. University of North Texas — Denton, TX · 72.2% acceptance · SAT 1,109 · $21,149 tuition · 61% grad rate
  12. 12. LeTourneau University — Longview, TX · 38% acceptance · SAT 1,208 · $37,160 tuition · 59% grad rate
  13. 13. Lamar University — Beaumont, TX · 86.4% acceptance · SAT 1,061 · $18,745 tuition · 37% grad rate
  14. 14. Midwestern State University — Wichita Falls, TX · 93.5% acceptance · $12,530 tuition · 43% grad rate

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