Engineering, General associate's degree programs in Texas

Compare 6 reporting programs using the same federal field and associate's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.

6Programs reporting earnings

$71,710Median year-4 earnings

$15,375Median federal debt

1Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in Texas

Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.

1Austin Community College DistrictAustin · $15,375 federal debt$88,366 2San Jacinto Community CollegePasadena · Debt not reported$87,971 3Northwest Vista CollegeSan Antonio · Debt not reported$73,123 4San Antonio CollegeSan Antonio · Debt not reported$71,710 5South Texas CollegeMcAllen · Debt not reported$63,940 6Amarillo CollegeAmarillo · Debt not reported$60,336

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.

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

10th–90th percentile: $64,430–$177,780

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

10th–90th percentile: $120,460–$277,790

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

10th–90th percentile: $62,130–$215,640

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	Austin Community College District	Austin	$88,366	$15,375
2	San Jacinto Community College	Pasadena	$87,971	Not available
3	Northwest Vista College	San Antonio	$73,123	Not available
4	San Antonio College	San Antonio	$71,710	Not available
5	South Texas College	McAllen	$63,940	Not available
6	Amarillo College	Amarillo	$60,336	Not available

This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.

QUESTIONS ANSWERED

A quick read on Engineering, General in Texas

What do Engineering, General associate's degree graduates earn in Texas?

Across 6 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $71,710 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The median is $15,375 among the 1 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. Austin Community College District has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.