Compare 5 Marine Engineering Technology/Technician. programs in Texas. Average earnings: $63,982.
While school rankings suggest predictable outcomes, Marine Engineering Technology/Technician tells a different story. Across 5 programs, earnings range from $41,317 to $81,997—variation that tracks program quality, not overall school reputation.
Letourneau University's Marine Engineering Technology/Technician program leads with graduates earning $81,997, well above the $63,982 average. University of Houston follows at $73,848 with a larger cohort of 102 students, demonstrating that program strength varies independently of institutional prestige.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. University of Houston graduates borrow $18,194 and face just a 4.9% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. That means loan payments take a minimal bite out of their $73,848 post-grad income.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Letourneau UniversityPrivate | $81,997 | 14 | $26,000 | Excellent | $24,703 | Manageable |
| #2 | University Of HoustonPublic | $73,848 | 102 | $18,194 | Excellent | $18,072 | Good |
| #3 | $65,970 | 58 | $19,250 | Excellent | $23,211 | Manageable | |
| #4 | $56,776 | 17 | $19,606 | Excellent | $17,125 | Manageable | |
| #5 | $41,317 | 10 | $23,000 | Manageable | $25,348 | High |
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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