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2026 Best General Civil Engineering Schools in Texas

20 Colleges in the United States
1,779 General Civil Engineering Degrees Awarded
$61,212 Avg Early-Career Salary

General Civil Engineering programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. The schools below stand out for the quality of their general civil engineering programs.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 30 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for general civil engineering students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for General Civil Engineering in Texas

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the general civil engineering degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in General Civil Engineering

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The University Of Texas At Austin is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in general civil engineering. This very large public university is located in the city of Austin. The six-year graduation rate is 89%. About 232 general civil engineering degrees were awarded at The University Of Texas At Austin in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, general civil engineering degree recipients from The University Of Texas At Austin generally make around $79,334. Typical student debt for the program is $21,030. Get the full general civil engineering details for The University Of Texas At Austin

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Texas A And M University College Station is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in general civil engineering, ranking #2. Located in the city of College Station, Texas A And M University College Station is a very large public university. Texas A And M University College Station graduates 84% of students within six years. Texas A And M University College Station awarded about 358 general civil engineering degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general civil engineering program make about $76,016 in their early career. Texas A And M University College Station graduates carry a median of $19,500 in student loans. Read more about the general civil engineering program at Texas A And M University College Station

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Rice University
Houston, TX

Rice University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in general civil engineering, landing the #3 spot this year. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Houston. Roughly 95% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 22 general civil engineering degrees were awarded at Rice University in the most recent year. Graduates of the general civil engineering program make about $75,299 in their early career. Rice University graduates carry a median of $11,904 in student loans. Get the full general civil engineering details for Rice University

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Students looking for a strong general civil engineering program will find one at University Of Houston, which ranked #4. Set in the city of Houston, University Of Houston is a very large public institution. About 65% of students finish within six years. University Of Houston awarded about 98 general civil engineering degrees in the most recent data year. General Civil Engineering graduates of University Of Houston earn a median of $74,822 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $18,000. Read more about the general civil engineering program at University Of Houston

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Students looking for a strong general civil engineering program will find one at The University Of Texas At Arlington, which ranked #5. This very large public university is located in the city of Arlington. About 54% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 279 general civil engineering students who graduated with this degree at The University Of Texas At Arlington in the most recent data year. General Civil Engineering graduates of The University Of Texas At Arlington earn a median of $73,100 early in their careers. The University Of Texas At Arlington graduates carry a median of $20,542 in student loans. Get the full general civil engineering details for The University Of Texas At Arlington

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Texas Tech University earned the #6 position for general civil engineering this year. Set in the city of Lubbock, Texas Tech University is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 69%. About 178 general civil engineering degrees were awarded at Texas Tech University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, general civil engineering degree recipients from Texas Tech University generally make around $74,655. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. See the full general civil engineering program report for Texas Tech University

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Southern Methodist University earned the #7 position for general civil engineering this year. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Dallas. Roughly 84% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 27 general civil engineering degrees were awarded at Southern Methodist University in the most recent year. Students who receive their general civil engineering degree from Southern Methodist University earn around $70,632 in the first couple years of their career. Southern Methodist University graduates carry a median of $20,712 in student loans. More information about a degree in general civil engineering from Southern Methodist University

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The University Of Texas At El Paso ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best general civil engineering schools. Set in the city of El Paso, The University Of Texas At El Paso is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 50%. About 93 general civil engineering degrees were awarded at The University Of Texas At El Paso in the most recent year. Graduates of the general civil engineering program make about $60,287 in their early career. The University Of Texas At El Paso graduates carry a median of $16,293 in student loans. More information about a degree in general civil engineering from The University Of Texas At El Paso

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Lamar University
Beaumont, TX

Lamar University landed the #9 spot for general civil engineering this year. Located in the city of Beaumont, Lamar University is a very large public university. Roughly 37% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 18 general civil engineering degrees were awarded at Lamar University in the most recent year. Graduates of the general civil engineering program make about $52,678 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $26,988 to complete this degree. See the full general civil engineering program report for Lamar University

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Texas State University San Marcos ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best general civil engineering schools. This very large public university is located in the city of San Marcos. Texas State University San Marcos graduates 55% of students within six years. About 44 general civil engineering degrees were awarded at Texas State University San Marcos in the most recent year. Students who receive their general civil engineering degree from Texas State University San Marcos earn around $47,456 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,659. See the full general civil engineering program report for Texas State University San Marcos

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The University Of Texas At Tyler ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best general civil engineering schools. Set in the city of Tyler, The University Of Texas At Tyler is a large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 54%. About 50 general civil engineering degrees were awarded at The University Of Texas At Tyler in the most recent year. Students who receive their general civil engineering degree from The University Of Texas At Tyler earn around $67,671 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,670. More information about a degree in general civil engineering from The University Of Texas At Tyler

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West Texas A And M University ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best general civil engineering schools. Set in the town of Canyon, West Texas A And M University is a large public institution. About 48% of students finish within six years. About 14 general civil engineering degrees were awarded at West Texas A And M University in the most recent year. General Civil Engineering graduates of West Texas A And M University earn a median of $43,515 early in their careers. West Texas A And M University graduates carry a median of $22,333 in student loans. More information about a degree in general civil engineering from West Texas A And M University

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The University Of Texas Pan American placed #13 among the best general civil engineering schools. The University Of Texas Pan American is a very large public school located in the city of Edinburg. About 51% of students finish within six years. About 113 general civil engineering degrees were awarded at The University Of Texas Pan American in the most recent year. Graduates of the general civil engineering program make about $54,182 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $11,000. Get the full general civil engineering details for The University Of Texas Pan American

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El Paso Community College placed #14 among the best general civil engineering schools. Located in the city of El Paso, El Paso Community College is a very large public university. About 28 general civil engineering degrees were awarded at El Paso Community College in the most recent year. Students who receive their general civil engineering degree from El Paso Community College earn around $29,086 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $8,542 to complete this degree. Read more about the general civil engineering program at El Paso Community College

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The University Of Texas At San Antonio landed the #15 spot for general civil engineering this year. This very large public university is located in the city of San Antonio. Roughly 53% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 107 general civil engineering students who graduated with this degree at The University Of Texas At San Antonio in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general civil engineering degree from The University Of Texas At San Antonio earn around $69,724 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $27,986 to complete this degree. See the full general civil engineering program report for The University Of Texas At San Antonio

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Texas A And M University Kingsville ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best general civil engineering schools. Set in the town of Kingsville, Texas A And M University Kingsville is a moderately-sized public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 42%. About 69 general civil engineering degrees were awarded at Texas A And M University Kingsville in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, general civil engineering degree recipients from Texas A And M University Kingsville generally make around $66,429. Typical student debt for the program is $24,625. More information about a degree in general civil engineering from Texas A And M University Kingsville

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Letourneau University came in at #17 for general civil engineering this year. Located in the city of Longview, Letourneau University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Roughly 59% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 12 general civil engineering students who graduated with this degree at Letourneau University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general civil engineering degree recipients from Letourneau University generally make around $53,569. Letourneau University graduates carry a median of $32,086 in student loans. Read more about the general civil engineering program at Letourneau University

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Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Tarleton State University earned the #18 position for general civil engineering this year. This large public university is located in the town of Stephenville. Roughly 48% of students complete a degree within six years here. Tarleton State University awarded about 11 general civil engineering degrees in the most recent data year. General Civil Engineering graduates of Tarleton State University earn a median of $50,532 early in their careers. Tarleton State University graduates carry a median of $23,222 in student loans. Read more about the general civil engineering program at Tarleton State University

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Texas Southern University earned the #19 position for general civil engineering this year. Set in the city of Houston, Texas Southern University is a moderately-sized public institution. Roughly 22% of students complete a degree within six years here. Texas Southern University awarded about 16 general civil engineering degrees in the most recent data year. General Civil Engineering graduates of Texas Southern University earn a median of $41,890 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $35,330. Get the full general civil engineering details for Texas Southern University

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Prairie View A And M University placed #20 among the best general civil engineering schools. This large public university is located in the rural area of Prairie View. Roughly 43% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 10 general civil engineering degrees were awarded at Prairie View A And M University in the most recent year. General Civil Engineering graduates of Prairie View A And M University earn a median of $63,372 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $29,824. Read more about the general civil engineering program at Prairie View A And M University

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 30 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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