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Engineering programs in Texas span a remarkable $27,426 cost difference, from University of North Texas at $14,352 to Southern Methodist University at $41,778 annually. Public universities dominate the affordable options, with UT Austin delivering an 87.60% graduation rate at just $19,678 net cost. Texas engineering graduates enter a state economy powered by energy giants, aerospace manufacturers, and the nation's second-largest healthcare workforce, creating strong demand across multiple engineering disciplines.
6
Programs
$14,352 – $41,778
Net Price Range
66.2%
Avg. Graduation Rate

6 Engineering-Related Fields Programs

Program rankings
# School Net Price In-State Tuition Graduation Rate Acceptance Rate
1 $14,352 $11,164 59.6% 79.1%
2 $16,438 $11,450 56.2% 87.7%
3 $19,678 $11,678 87.6% 31.4%
4 $20,498 $35,660 51.8% 94.2%
5 $21,352 $36,242 58.8% 86.2%
6 $41,778 $64,460 83.3% 52.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the massive cost difference between the cheapest and most expensive programs?

The $27,426 gap reflects the divide between public and private institutions. University of North Texas costs $14,352 while Southern Methodist University reaches $41,778, yet both serve engineering students in the same state market.

How do graduation rates compare across different price points?

UT Austin achieves the highest graduation rate at 87.60% for $19,678, while University of the Incarnate Word graduates 51.80% of students at $20,498. Price doesn't always predict outcomes in Texas engineering programs.

Where do most affordable engineering programs cluster geographically?

Public universities in Denton, San Marcos, and Austin offer the three lowest net costs from $14,352 to $19,678. San Antonio houses both mid-range private options at around $21,000 annually.

Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.