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Best Civil Engineering Schools in Texas
Top Civil Engineering programs in Texas ranked by national standing and graduate earnings -- updated 2026.
Programs listed: 12
Avg major earnings: $75,627
Top Civil Engineering Programs in Texas
Nationally ranked schools appear first. Earnings reflect graduates of this specific major.
| # | School | 4yr Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | UT Austin #30 national | $82,103 |
| 2 | Texas A&M University #62 national | $82,035 |
| 3 | University of Houston #159 national | $82,614 |
| 4 | Texas Tech University #272 national | $80,974 |
| 5 | The University of Texas at Arlington #502 national | $79,903 |
| 6 | The University of Texas at San Antonio #649 national | $74,389 |
| 7 | The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley #833 national | $66,612 |
| 8 | The University of Texas at Tyler #927 national | $76,702 |
| 9 | The University of Texas at El Paso #1256 national | $69,228 |
| 10 | Texas A&M University-Kingsville #1449 national | $61,711 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Excludes for-profit institutions.
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