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Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in Texas
Top Mechanical Engineering programs in Texas ranked by national standing and graduate earnings -- updated 2026.
Programs listed: 23
Avg major earnings: $84,590
Top Mechanical Engineering Programs in Texas
Nationally ranked schools appear first. Earnings reflect graduates of this specific major.
| # | School | 4yr Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rice University #4 national | $89,547 |
| 2 | UT Austin #30 national | $92,067 |
| 3 | Texas A&M University #62 national | $86,346 |
| 4 | Southern Methodist University #103 national | $92,000 |
| 5 | The University of Texas at Dallas #141 national | $77,070 |
| 6 | University of Houston #159 national | $87,358 |
| 7 | Baylor University #217 national | $83,751 |
| 8 | Texas Tech University #272 national | $81,351 |
| 9 | University of North Texas #449 national | $74,988 |
| 10 | The University of Texas at Arlington #502 national | $81,422 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Excludes for-profit institutions.
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