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Texas Master's Civil Engineering Universities

Compare 13 programs at 13 universities in Texas — graduates, earnings, debt and costs from the federal record on every listing.

13 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
1
TA Texas A&M University-College Station logo

Texas A&M University-College Station

College Station, Texas · Public University · Est. 1876

US #48 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$21,315/yr
Admission rate
57%
Earnings (10yr)
$72,097
Students
59,615
2
UT The University of Texas at Austin logo

The University of Texas at Austin

Austin, Texas · Public University · Est. 1883

US #57 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$19,857/yr
Admission rate
27%
Earnings (10yr)
$75,121
Students
42,855
3
TT Texas Tech University logo

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, Texas · Public University · Est. 1923

US #69 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$19,070/yr
Admission rate
73%
Earnings (10yr)
$62,454
Students
32,394
4
UT The University of Texas at San Antonio logo

The University of Texas at San Antonio

San Antonio, Texas · Public University · Est. 1969

US #164 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$10,836/yr
Admission rate
87%
Earnings (10yr)
$57,131
Students
30,580
5
UT The University of Texas at Arlington logo

The University of Texas at Arlington

Arlington, Texas · Public University · Est. 1895

US #182 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$13,951/yr
Admission rate
80%
Earnings (10yr)
$63,199
Students
32,294
6
UH University of Houston logo

University of Houston

Houston, Texas · Public University · Est. 1927

US #193 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$14,276/yr
Admission rate
74%
Earnings (10yr)
$62,377
Students
38,380
7
SM Southern Methodist University logo

Southern Methodist University

Dallas, Texas · Private University · Est. 1911

US #204 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$40,892/yr
Admission rate
63%
Earnings (10yr)
$78,354
Students
7,277
8
UT The University of Texas at El Paso logo

The University of Texas at El Paso

El Paso, Texas · Public University · Est. 1914

US #220 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$9,403/yr
Admission rate
100%
Earnings (10yr)
$50,923
Students
21,005
9
UT The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley logo

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Edinburg, Texas · Public University · Est. 2015

US #245 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$4,831/yr
Admission rate
94%
Earnings (10yr)
$49,620
Students
28,666
10
RU Rice University logo

Rice University

Houston, Texas · Private University · Est. 1891

US #297 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$13,370/yr
Admission rate
8%
Earnings (10yr)
$89,718
Students
4,776
11
TA Texas A&M University-Kingsville logo

Texas A&M University-Kingsville

Kingsville, Texas · Public University · Est. 1925

US #326 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$12,090/yr
Admission rate
91%
Earnings (10yr)
$51,450
Students
4,748
12
UT The University of Texas at Tyler logo

The University of Texas at Tyler

Tyler, Texas · Public University · Est. 1971

US #621 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$13,323/yr
Admission rate
94%
Earnings (10yr)
$57,053
Students
7,440
13
LU LeTourneau University logo

LeTourneau University

Longview, Texas · Private University · Est. 1946

US #683 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$28,185/yr
Admission rate
38%
Earnings (10yr)
$57,103
Students
1,468

What this subject pays

Graduates of Civil Engineering programmes report a median $63,005 two years after finishing, across 325 programmes that publish the figure , against median debt of $24,503.

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Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities for master's Civil Engineering universities in Texas?

By our composite ranking, the top choices include Texas A&M University-College Station, The University of Texas at Austin, Texas Tech University. The full ranked list above shows each one's national rank, costs and admission data.

How much does it cost to study master's Civil Engineering universities in Texas?

Costs vary widely by university: public institutions charge in-state residents far less than out-of-state and international students, and private universities set one price for everyone. Every listing above shows the published tuition and net price we hold from the federal College Scorecard, so you can compare like with like.

Can international students work while studying master's Civil Engineering universities in Texas?

Yes, within the rules of the F-1 student visa: on-campus work during term, Curricular Practical Training tied to the program, and Optional Practical Training (OPT) after graduating — with a longer extension for eligible STEM degrees.

Why study in Texas?

Filtering by Texas keeps living costs, in-state tuition eligibility and part-time work in one place — the results above are limited to institutions located there.

About master's Civil Engineering universities in Texas

This page lists master's Civil Engineering universities in Texas held in our database, ordered by a composite score that combines QS World positions, our editorial star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — never paid placement. Program and cost figures come from the US Department of Education's College Scorecard. Use the filters to narrow by subject, level, university type or location; every combination has its own address you can bookmark or share.

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