Mechanical Engineering master's degree programs in Texas

Compare 5 reporting programs using the same federal field and master's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.

5Programs reporting earnings

$107,441Median year-4 earnings

Not availableMedian federal debt

0Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in Texas

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

1University of HoustonHouston · Debt not reported$125,271 2Texas A&M University-College StationCollege Station · Debt not reported$111,472 3The University of Texas at El PasoEl Paso · Debt not reported$107,441 4The University of Texas Rio Grande ValleyEdinburg · Debt not reported$103,803 5The University of Texas at ArlingtonArlington · Debt not reported$101,894

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

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

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

10th–90th percentile: $82,990–$195,190

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

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

10th–90th percentile: $75,810–$175,210

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

10th–90th percentile: $45,760–$132,310

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	University of Houston	Houston	$125,271	Not available
2	Texas A&M University-College Station	College Station	$111,472	Not available
3	The University of Texas at El Paso	El Paso	$107,441	Not available
4	The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley	Edinburg	$103,803	Not available
5	The University of Texas at Arlington	Arlington	$101,894	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 Mechanical Engineering in Texas

What do Mechanical Engineering master's degree graduates earn in Texas?

Across 5 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $107,441 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The current federal release does not contain enough reportable debt figures for this comparison.

Which Texas colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. University of Houston has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.