Mechanical Engineering bachelor's degree programs in Texas
Compare 21 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.
1Rice UniversityHouston · $15,375 federal debt$108,9702The University of Texas at AustinAustin · $18,750 federal debt$104,5233Texas Tech UniversityLubbock · $25,396 federal debt$98,1134Texas A&M University-College StationCollege Station · $19,500 federal debt$97,9035Lamar UniversityBeaumont · $29,000 federal debt$97,1596West Texas A&M UniversityCanyon · $21,125 federal debt$93,9387University of HoustonHouston · $20,000 federal debt$93,2758Baylor UniversityWaco · $27,000 federal debt$92,9909Southern Methodist UniversityDallas · $17,708 federal debt$90,64910The University of Texas at ArlingtonArlington · $24,080 federal debt$90,158
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
17-2011Aerospace Engineers
- State median wage
- $130,270
- Middle 50% wage range
- $103,810–$166,980
- State employment
- 6,750
- Projected growth
- +8.3%
- Annual openings
- 3,800
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
17-2141Mechanical Engineers
- State median wage
- $112,410
- Middle 50% wage range
- $91,420–$145,090
- State employment
- 22,080
- Projected growth
- +11.2%
- Annual openings
- 17,800
13-1051Cost Estimators
- State median wage
- $76,980
- Middle 50% wage range
- $58,970–$100,580
- State employment
- 20,760
- Projected growth
- -3.1%
- Annual openings
- 17,600
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.
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A quick read on Mechanical Engineering in Texas
What do Mechanical Engineering bachelor's degree graduates earn in Texas?
Across 21 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $90,102 four years after completion.
How much federal debt is reported for these programs?
The median is $24,080 among the 21 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. Rice University has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.