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Engineering Tech in Texas

Engineering Tech Schools in Texas

8,371 students earned Engineering Tech degrees in Texas in the 2021-2022 year.

In this state, Engineering Tech is the 4th most popular major out of a total 7 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Engineering Tech Majors in Texas

Engineering Tech majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 2,222
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 2,095
Bachelor’s Degree 1,843
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 1,788
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1,788

Gender Distribution

In Texas, a engineering tech major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of engineering tech majors in Texas is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.8%
  • Black or African American: 8.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 43.7%
  • White: 37.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.0%
  • Other Races: 4.4%
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Jobs for Engineering Tech Grads in Texas

In this state, there are 553,200 people employed in jobs related to an engineering tech degree, compared to 6,146,030 nationwide.

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Wages for Engineering Tech Jobs in Texas

A typical salary for a engineering tech grad in the state is $61,770, compared to a typical salary of $62,890 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Texas that offer engineering tech degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

557 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
72,530 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $20,976. The average student takes 4.36 years to complete their degree at Texas A&M College Station.

552 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,107 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the students who attend this school, 89% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

490 Degrees in Major Awarded
31,577 Total Students

In their early career, San Jacinto College grads earn an average salary of $34,257. 23 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate is 0.50% which is lower than average.

369 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
47,031 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 79%. Most students complete their degree in 4.59 years.

#5

Lee College

Baytown
368 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,159 Total Students

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 41% are considered full time. In their early career, Lee College grads earn an average salary of $34,293.

351 Degrees in Major Awarded
69,171 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $32,469 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 39%. The student loan default rate of 3.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#7

Lone Star College System

The Woodlands
341 Degrees in Major Awarded
68,653 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $32,179 after graduation. The student loan default rate of 0.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1.

270 Degrees in Major Awarded
35,609 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,612. Graduates earn an average $34,546 after graduation.

#9

St Philip's College

San Antonio
234 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,455 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,273. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.60%. 58% of the teachers are full time.

203 Degrees in Major Awarded
46,780 Total Students

67% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. 36% of the teachers are full time.

Engineering Tech Careers in TX

Some of the careers engineering tech majors go into include:

Job Title TX Job Growth TX Median Salary
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 24% $44,550
Surveying and Mapping Technicians 23% $40,470
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers 21% $36,440
Architectural and Civil Drafters 20% $53,340
Medical Equipment Repairers 19% $45,780
Mechanical Drafters 19% $58,760
Construction Managers 18% $90,900
Drafters 18% $47,290
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 18% $43,400
Mechanical Engineering Technicians 18% $65,570
Electrical and Electronics Drafters 17% $57,520
Environmental Engineering Technicians 17% $46,930
Oil, Gas, and Mining Service Unit Operators 16% $46,140
Electro-Mechanical Technicians 15% $51,840
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technicians 15% $65,980
Civil Engineering Technicians 15% $47,230
Engineering Technicians 15% $62,080
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 14% $40,570
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers 12% $52,530
Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technicians 11% $67,160
Industrial Engineering Technicians 9% $65,650
Water Treatment Plant and System Operators 5% $37,320
Semiconductor Processors 5% $34,670
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers 2% $38,510

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