Best Industrial Engineering Schools in Texas

Texas has 8 colleges offering Industrial Engineering programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 473 recent graduates. Graduates earn $64,917 on average within two years, roughly in line with the national average of $67,098.

School choice matters significantly: Texas Tech University graduates earn $66,821 while The University of Texas at El Paso graduates earn $48,823 — a $17,998 gap. Research each program's curriculum, employer connections, and career services before deciding.

Schools in TX

$64,917

TX Avg. Earnings

$67,098

National Avg.

100

Schools Nationally

Industrial Engineering Schools in Texas, Ranked by Earnings

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, TX · Public

$66,821

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $62,931

Graduates: 66

Acceptance: 70.9%

The University of Texas at Arlington

Arlington, TX · Public

$67,202

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $58,154

Graduates: 46

Acceptance: 81.3%

Texas A&M University-College Station

College Station, TX · Public

$67,571

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $67,166

Graduates: 240

Acceptance: 63.2%

University of Houston

Houston, TX · Public

$73,530

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $72,713

Graduates: 31

Acceptance: 69.5%

Lamar University

Beaumont, TX · Public

N/A

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 85.7%

East Texas A&M University

Commerce, TX · Public

N/A

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 92.6%

Texas State University

San Marcos, TX · Public

$65,557

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $62,455

Graduates: 52

Acceptance: 89.5%

The University of Texas at El Paso

El Paso, TX · Public

$48,823

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $52,972

Graduates: 38

Acceptance: 99.9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Industrial Engineering in Texas?

Texas Tech University ranks #1 for Industrial Engineering in Texas with median graduate earnings of $66,821 within two years of graduation. There are 8 schools offering Industrial Engineering programs in the state.

How much do Industrial Engineering graduates earn in Texas?

Industrial Engineering graduates in Texas earn an average of $64,917 within two years of graduation. This is 3% below the national average of $67,098 for this major.

What is the hardest Industrial Engineering school to get into in Texas?

Texas A&M University-College Station is the most selective Industrial Engineering program in Texas with an acceptance rate of 63.2%. The average acceptance rate across Industrial Engineering programs in the state is 81.6%.

Other Popular Majors in Texas

Chemical Engineering $70,069 Architectural Engineering $69,338 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering $68,562 Construction Engineering $68,139 Computer Engineering $65,273 Computer Science $64,839 Construction Engineering Technologies $63,237 Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians $62,062

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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.