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Texas Private Master's Engineering Universities

Compare 42 programs at 5 universities in Texas — graduates, earnings, debt and costs from the federal record on every listing.

5 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
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BU Baylor University logo

Baylor University

Waco, Texas · Private University · Est. 1845

US #202 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$41,104/yr
Admission rate
51%
Earnings (10yr)
$65,793
Students
14,785
2
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
3
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
4
SM St. Mary's University logo

St. Mary's University

San Antonio, Texas · Private University · Est. 1852

US #588 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$21,145/yr
Admission rate
98%
Earnings (10yr)
$56,955
Students
1,951
5
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 Engineering programmes report a median $63,501 two years after finishing, across 1,030 programmes that publish the figure , against median debt of $25,000.

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Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities for private Master's Engineering universities in Texas?

By our composite ranking, the top choices include Baylor University, Southern Methodist University, Rice University. The full ranked list above shows each one's national rank, costs and admission data.

How much does it cost to study private Master's 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 private Master's 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 private Master's Engineering universities in Texas

This page lists private Master's 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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