Compare 16 Civil Engineering. programs in Texas. Average earnings: $73,281.
Civil Engineering programs produce graduates earning between $56,688 and $82,614—a $26K spread that demonstrates why program selection matters independently of school prestige. Across 16 ranked programs in Texas, outcomes vary based on program quality, not institutional reputation.
University of Houston's Civil Engineering program leads with graduates earning $82,614, followed closely by UT Austin at $82,103 and Texas A&M at $82,035. The average across all Texas programs is $73,281, showing how the top tier clusters together while delivering outcomes that track program strength rather than overall school rankings.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Rice University graduates borrow just $11,000 and face a 2.6% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. For families, UT Rio Grande Valley leads with a 6.9% family burden, proving that the best choice depends on who's paying.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | University Of HoustonPublic | $82,614 | 62 | $18,194 | Excellent | $18,072 | Good |
| #2 | $82,103 | 144 | $20,500 | Excellent | $26,632 | Good | |
| #3 | $82,035 | 252 | $17,804 | Excellent | $32,258 | Manageable | |
| #4 | Texas Tech UniversityPublic | $80,974 | 114 | $21,500 | Excellent | $23,443 | Good |
| #5 | Rice UniversityPrivate | $80,364 | 19 | $11,000 | Excellent | $35,338 | Manageable |
| #6 | $79,903 | 105 | $17,527 | Excellent | $12,313 | Excellent | |
| #7 | $76,702 | 76 | $17,137 | Excellent | $15,463 | Good | |
| #8 | $74,389 | 88 | $20,500 | Excellent | $13,859 | Good | |
| #9 | $73,737 | 20 | $19,500 | Excellent | $40,025 | Manageable | |
| #10 | $71,276 | 19 | $27,000 | Excellent | $16,012 | Manageable | |
| #11 | Letourneau UniversityPrivate | $71,157 | 11 | $26,000 | Excellent | $24,703 | Manageable |
| #12 | $69,228 | 85 | $18,000 | Excellent | $11,916 | Good | |
| #13 | $66,612 | 64 | $12,950 | Excellent | $8,107 | Excellent | |
| #14 | Lamar UniversityPublic | $63,005 | 16 | $21,250 | Excellent | $11,359 | Good |
| #15 | $61,711 | 92 | $22,934 | Good | $14,224 | Manageable | |
| #16 | Angelo State UniversityPublic | $56,688 | 21 | $20,000 | Good | $15,000 | Manageable |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
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