Best Computer Engineering Schools in Texas

Texas has 12 colleges offering Computer Engineering programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 500 recent graduates. Graduates in Texas earn $65,273 on average within two years — 7% below the national average of $70,338. Lower cost of living or industry mix may explain the gap.

12
Schools in TX
$65,273
TX Avg. Earnings
$70,338
National Avg.
208
Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Computer Engineering in Texas

Public Schools (10)
$68,199
avg. 2yr earnings
Private Schools (1)
avg. 2yr earnings

Computer Engineering Schools in Texas, Ranked by Earnings

#1
Texas A&M University-College Station logo

Texas A&M University-College Station

College Station, TX · Public

$75,011
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $72,777
Graduates: 92
Acceptance: 63.2%
#2
The University of Texas at Dallas logo

The University of Texas at Dallas

Richardson, TX · Public

$74,953
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $71,113
Graduates: 133
Acceptance: 65.5%
#3
University of North Texas logo

University of North Texas

Denton, TX · Public

$70,680
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $71,290
Graduates: 43
Acceptance: 72.5%
#4
University of Houston logo

University of Houston

Houston, TX · Public

N/A
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $74,393
Graduates: 31
Acceptance: 69.5%
#5
The University of Texas at Arlington logo

The University of Texas at Arlington

Arlington, TX · Public

$71,225
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $71,966
Graduates: 63
Acceptance: 81.3%
#6
Texas Tech University logo

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, TX · Public

$74,017
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $69,734
Graduates: 21
Acceptance: 70.9%
#7
The University of Texas at San Antonio logo

The University of Texas at San Antonio

San Antonio, TX · Public

$68,907
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $56,666
Graduates: 33
Acceptance: 88.5%
#8
DeVry University-Texas logo

DeVry University-Texas

Irving, TX · For-Profit

$38,937
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $44,748
Graduates: 31
Acceptance: N/A
#9
University of Houston-Clear Lake logo

University of Houston-Clear Lake

Houston, TX · Public

$61,814
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 75.3%
#10
St. Mary's University logo

St. Mary's University

San Antonio, TX · Private

N/A
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $38,443
Graduates: 18
Acceptance: 88.9%
#11
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley logo

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Edinburg, TX · Public

$47,846
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $55,970
Graduates: 35
Acceptance: 84.8%
#12
Prairie View A & M University logo

Prairie View A & M University

Prairie View, TX · Public

$69,338
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 75.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Computer Engineering in Texas?
Texas A&M University-College Station ranks #1 for Computer Engineering in Texas with median graduate earnings of $75,011 within two years of graduation. There are 12 schools offering Computer Engineering programs in the state.
How much do Computer Engineering graduates earn in Texas?
Computer Engineering graduates in Texas earn an average of $65,273 within two years of graduation. This is 7% below the national average of $70,338 for this major.
What is the hardest Computer Engineering school to get into in Texas?
Texas A&M University-College Station is the most selective Computer Engineering program in Texas with an acceptance rate of 63.2%. The average acceptance rate across Computer Engineering programs in the state is 76.0%.

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release.