Chemical Engineering bachelor's degree programs in Texas
Compare 8 reporting programs using the same federal field and bachelor's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.
Highest reported earnings in Texas
Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.
1The University of Texas at AustinAustin · $19,844 federal debt$115,4232Rice UniversityHouston · $13,178 federal debt$113,6053Texas A&M University-College StationCollege Station · $18,135 federal debt$111,0734University of HoustonHouston · $20,000 federal debt$110,1845Lamar UniversityBeaumont · $20,019 federal debt$101,0186Texas Tech UniversityLubbock · $28,000 federal debt$99,7477Texas A&M University-KingsvilleKingsville · $23,500 federal debt$97,8118Prairie View A&M UniversityPrairie View · $33,000 federal debt$92,591
CAREER CONTEXT IN TX
What related occupations pay in Texas
These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.
11-9041Architectural and Engineering Managers
- State median wage
- $171,370
- Middle 50% wage range
- $144,340–$216,670
- State employment
- 19,030
- Projected growth
- +5.5%
- Annual openings
- 14,900
17-2041Chemical Engineers
- State median wage
- $132,750
- Middle 50% wage range
- $106,910–$167,750
- State employment
- 2,610
- Projected growth
- +4.7%
- Annual openings
- 1,100
25-1032Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary
- State median wage
- $123,280
- Middle 50% wage range
- $75,490–$167,360
- State employment
- 4,080
- Projected growth
- +7.8%
- Annual openings
- 3,900
17-2199Engineers, All Other
- State median wage
- $115,810
- Middle 50% wage range
- $93,380–$153,940
- State employment
- 10,820
- Projected growth
- +3.7%
- Annual openings
- 8,800
17-2031Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers
- State median wage
- $92,600
- Middle 50% wage range
- $75,040–$123,450
- State employment
- 2,050
- Projected growth
- +7.6%
- Annual openings
- 1,200
Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Texas; they are not earnings or placement rates for graduates of these programs. Wage ranges show the distribution across workers, not an entry-to-experienced career path. Growth and annual openings are national 2025–35 projections. BLS reports openings in thousands; DegreeVerdict displays the corresponding job count. These figures provide labor-market context and are not used in DegreeVerdict payoff or ROI calculations.
ALL REPORTING PROGRAMS
Compare every available outcome
Sorted by observed year-4 earnings. Open a row for its exact college-and-degree profile.
| # | College | City | Median year-4 earnings | Median federal debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The University of Texas at Austin | Austin | $115,423 | $19,844 |
| 2 | Rice University | Houston | $113,605 | $13,178 |
| 3 | Texas A&M University-College Station | College Station | $111,073 | $18,135 |
| 4 | University of Houston | Houston | $110,184 | $20,000 |
| 5 | Lamar University | Beaumont | $101,018 | $20,019 |
| 6 | Texas Tech University | Lubbock | $99,747 | $28,000 |
| 7 | Texas A&M University-Kingsville | Kingsville | $97,811 | $23,500 |
| 8 | Prairie View A&M University | Prairie View | $92,591 | $33,000 |
This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.
A quick read on Chemical Engineering in Texas
What do Chemical Engineering bachelor's degree graduates earn in Texas?
Across 8 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $101,018 four years after completion.
How much federal debt is reported for these programs?
The median is $20,000 among the 8 programs reporting federal debt.
Which Texas colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?
The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. The University of Texas at Austin has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.