Below are the key facts about this program at PVAMU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #32 out of 37 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, PVAMU highly for engineering, ranked #649 out of 678 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Schools | 649 of 678 |
| Best Engineering Schools in Texas | 46 of 49 |
| Best Engineering Schools in the Southwest Region | 70 of 74 |
Here is each degree level offered in engineering at PVAMU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 115 |
| Master’s | 20 |
| Doctoral | 6 |
This engineering area of study at PVAMU covers the following majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 46 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 39 |
| Chemical Engineering | 24 |
| Engineering, General | 12 |
| Computer Engineering | 10 |
| Civil Engineering | 10 |
During the most recent reporting year, Prairie View A & M University conferred 115 bachelor’s degrees in engineering.
PVAMU ranks competitively among schools offering engineering at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #32 out of 37 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas | 32 |
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 46 |
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 453 |
Engineering majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from PVAMU report a median salary of $87,210 a year. This is above $52,084, the median for all majors at PVAMU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at PVAMU, engineering students accumulate a median of $30,694 in student loans. This is above $29,765, the typical median for all majors at PVAMU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,387 | $22,590 |
| Fees | $3,912 | $4,284 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 75% of engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 25% went to women.
The largest share of engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at PVAMU are Black or African American. Approximately 77% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Prairie View A & M University with a bachelor’s in engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 89 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 3 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at PVAMU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Engineering | 20 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Engineering | 6 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.