Best Online Bachelor’s in Engineering in Texas

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An online bachelor’s in engineering provides you with the knowledge base and educational requirements to pursue or advance your career in a variety of engineering professions. Online college is an affordable, flexible option for students seeking high-quality education on their own terms.

Finding a bachelor’s degree in engineering in Texas helps Texans find the most affordable programs at colleges and universities they and employers know and trust.

An online bachelor’s in engineering prepares students for success as engineering professionals, including positions such as engineering manager, civil engineer, electrical engineer, chemical engineer, mechanical engineer, or systems engineer. Engineering is a highly-specialized area of study, and bachelor’s in engineering degrees typically focus in specific areas, as mentioned above. Coursework varies accordingly, but bachelor’s programs tend to share a general engineering education component, with courses including engineering and technology, design and analysis, prototyping and implementation, thermodynamics, computer aided design, and fluid mechanics. Though all programs specialize in one area (such as electrical engineering) most also require students to take foundational coursework in other areas of engineering, such as chemical engineering.

Many engineering jobs are well-paying, but qualifications and salary vary by the profession. Bachelors in electrical engineering students, for example, become electrical engineers. Nationally, electrical engineers earn a median annual salary of $101,250, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. In Texas, 50% of electrical engineers earn more than $99,600 annually, keeping with national trends. The job growth rate for electrical engineers in Texas is over 20%, much faster than the national average of 5% for all occupations.

Entry-level engineering jobs do not require licensure from applicants. However, more advanced positions do require a professional engineering license, which varies by state. Texans can earn licensure through the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors.

Mechanical Engineering Technicians Career Prospects in Texas
Job Growth by 2026 11%
Annual Job Growth 1.6%
Average Wage (Mean):
$67,737
Entry Level Wage:
$41,644
Median Wage:
$65,565
Experienced Wage:
$80,783
Sources: the Texas Workforce Commission’s Texas Labor Market Information Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages Report and the Texas Workforce Commission’s Texas Labor Market Information Employment Projections 2016-2026 Report

Find your online bachelor’s degree in engineering in TX

Study confidently at a quality institution in Texas where you know you will receive training relevant to Texas laws and regulations, and with attention to current affairs in Texas. Finding an online degree at a regionally accredited college or university will help ensure not only the acceptance of your degree by hiring professionals, but it will enable you to pursue an advanced degree should you someday want to take your education to the next level.

Here’s our list of online bachelor’s degrees in engineering offered by regionally accredited colleges and universities in Texas. Sort to find the best, most affordable, and best value online colleges for engineering degrees.

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    1. Lamar University

      Beaumont, TX

      Program Score

      99

      TX Relative Cost

      Key Facts Answers
      Total Enrollment 15,460 (54% fully online)
      Public or Private Public
      Number of Online Programs 43
      Accreditation Regional: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
      Average In-State Undergraduate Tuition $8,494 per year
      Net Cost by Income
      Source: National Center for Educational Statistics

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      Degree Credits Needed Completion Time1
      BS - Industrial Engineering: Hybrid (1st 2 years on-campus, years 3 & 4 online) 120 4-5 years
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    2. ECPI University - San Antonio

      San Antonio, TX

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      Program Score

      81

      TX Relative Cost

      Key Facts Answers
      Total Enrollment 13,487 (23% fully online)
      Public or Private Private For-Profit
      Number of Online Programs 33
      Accreditation Regional: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
      Average In-State Undergraduate Tuition $16,639 per year
      Net Cost by Income
      Source: National Center for Educational Statistics

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      Experienced Online School
      Degree Credits Needed Completion Time1
      BS - Electronic Systems Engineering Technology 140 5-6 years
      BS - Electronic Systems Engineering Technology: Mechatronics 140 5-6 years
      BS - Mechanical Engineering Technology 124 4-5 years
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    An institution’s program specfic score is calculated with seven data points: (1) its student-to-faculty ratio, (2) its number of degrees an institution awards in the program's field each year, (3) its the graduation rate, (4) its the retention rate, (5) its the percentage of online students, (6) its concentrated Influence (a measure of the academic importance of a school), and (7) its desirability (a measure of how many students chose to go to an institution).
     
    For each data point, we score schools based on where they fall in the percentile distribution for that data point. Because our scores are based on local data and not tied to irrelevant national data, they accurately reflect an institutions’s value to the Texas student. Institutions with missing data receive a zero for that data point.
     
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