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2026 Best Civil Engineering Schools in Texas

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

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

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 30 schools to find the best for civil engineering students.

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Best Schools for 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 civil engineering degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Civil Engineering

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Leading the list is The University Of Texas At Austin, our #1 school for civil engineering. Located in the city of Austin, The University Of Texas At Austin is a very large public university. The University Of Texas At Austin graduates 89% of students within six years. There were roughly 232 civil engineering students who graduated with this degree at The University Of Texas At Austin in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, civil engineering degree recipients from The University Of Texas At Austin generally make around $79,334. Students borrow a median of $21,030 to complete this degree. Read more about the civil engineering program at 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 civil engineering, ranking #2. This very large public university is located in the city of College Station. Roughly 84% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 358 civil engineering students who graduated with this degree at Texas A And M University College Station in the most recent data year. Graduates of the civil engineering program make about $76,016 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $19,500 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in civil engineering from Texas A And M University College Station

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Rice University
Houston, TX

Students looking for a strong civil engineering program will find one at Rice University, which ranked #3. Located in the city of Houston, Rice University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Roughly 95% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 22 civil engineering degrees were awarded at Rice University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, civil engineering degree recipients from Rice University generally make around $75,299. Rice University graduates carry a median of $11,904 in student loans. Get the full civil engineering details for Rice University

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A rank of #4 makes University Of Houston one of the top schools for civil engineering. University Of Houston is a very large public school located in the city of Houston. Roughly 65% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 98 civil engineering students who graduated with this degree at University Of Houston in the most recent data year. Civil Engineering graduates of University Of Houston earn a median of $74,822 early in their careers. University Of Houston graduates carry a median of $18,000 in student loans. Read more about the civil engineering program at University Of Houston

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Students looking for a strong civil engineering program will find one at The University Of Texas At Arlington, which ranked #5. Located in the city of Arlington, The University Of Texas At Arlington is a very large public university. Roughly 54% of students complete a degree within six years here. The University Of Texas At Arlington awarded about 279 civil engineering degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the civil engineering program make about $73,100 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $20,542 to complete this degree. Get the full civil engineering details for The University Of Texas At Arlington

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Texas Tech University ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best civil engineering schools. Located in the city of Lubbock, Texas Tech University is a very large public university. Texas Tech University graduates 69% of students within six years. Texas Tech University awarded about 178 civil engineering degrees in the most recent data year. Civil Engineering graduates of Texas Tech University earn a median of $74,655 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the civil engineering program at Texas Tech University

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Southern Methodist University placed #7 among the best civil engineering schools. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Dallas. The six-year graduation rate is 84%. Southern Methodist University awarded about 27 civil engineering degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the civil engineering program make about $70,632 in their early career. Southern Methodist University graduates carry a median of $20,712 in student loans. More information about a degree in civil engineering from Southern Methodist University

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The University Of Texas At El Paso landed the #8 spot for civil engineering this year. This very large public university is located in the city of El Paso. The six-year graduation rate is 50%. The University Of Texas At El Paso awarded about 93 civil engineering degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the civil engineering program make about $60,287 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $16,293. More information about a degree in civil engineering from The University Of Texas At El Paso

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Lamar University
Beaumont, TX

Lamar University placed #9 among the best civil engineering schools. 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. Lamar University awarded about 18 civil engineering degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, civil engineering degree recipients from Lamar University generally make around $52,678. Typical student debt for the program is $26,988. Get the full civil engineering details for Lamar University

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Texas State University San Marcos placed #10 among the best civil engineering schools. Texas State University San Marcos is a very large public school located in the city of San Marcos. Roughly 55% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 44 civil engineering students who graduated with this degree at Texas State University San Marcos in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, civil engineering degree recipients from Texas State University San Marcos generally make around $47,456. Students borrow a median of $23,659 to complete this degree. See the full civil engineering program report for Texas State University San Marcos

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The University Of Texas At Tyler landed the #11 spot for civil engineering this year. Set in the city of Tyler, The University Of Texas At Tyler is a large public institution. The University Of Texas At Tyler graduates 54% of students within six years. About 50 civil engineering degrees were awarded at The University Of Texas At Tyler in the most recent year. Graduates of the civil engineering program make about $67,671 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $22,670 to complete this degree. See the full civil engineering program report for The University Of Texas At Tyler

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West Texas A And M University came in at #12 for civil engineering this year. This large public university is located in the town of Canyon. Roughly 48% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 14 civil engineering students who graduated with this degree at West Texas A And M University in the most recent data year. Civil Engineering graduates of West Texas A And M University earn a median of $43,515 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $22,333. See the full civil engineering program report for West Texas A And M University

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The University Of Texas Pan American ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best civil engineering schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Edinburg. The six-year graduation rate is 51%. There were roughly 113 civil engineering students who graduated with this degree at The University Of Texas Pan American in the most recent data year. Graduates of the civil engineering program make about $54,182 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $11,000. More information about a degree in civil engineering from The University Of Texas Pan American

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El Paso Community College placed #14 among the best civil engineering schools. El Paso Community College is a very large public school located in the city of El Paso. There were roughly 28 civil engineering students who graduated with this degree at El Paso Community College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their civil engineering degree from El Paso Community College earn around $29,086 in the first couple years of their career. El Paso Community College graduates carry a median of $8,542 in student loans. See the full civil engineering program report for El Paso Community College

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The University Of Texas At San Antonio came in at #15 for civil engineering this year. Located in the city of San Antonio, The University Of Texas At San Antonio is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 53%. About 107 civil engineering degrees were awarded at The University Of Texas At San Antonio in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, civil engineering degree recipients from The University Of Texas At San Antonio generally make around $69,724. Typical student debt for the program is $27,986. See the full civil engineering program report for The University Of Texas At San Antonio

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Texas A And M University Kingsville earned the #16 position for civil engineering this year. Texas A And M University Kingsville is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Kingsville. About 42% of students finish within six years. About 69 civil engineering degrees were awarded at Texas A And M University Kingsville in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, civil engineering degree recipients from Texas A And M University Kingsville generally make around $66,429. Students borrow a median of $24,625 to complete this degree. Get the full civil engineering details for Texas A And M University Kingsville

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Letourneau University came in at #17 for civil engineering this year. Letourneau University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Longview. About 59% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 12 civil engineering students who graduated with this degree at Letourneau University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, 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 civil engineering program at Letourneau University

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Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Tarleton State University ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best civil engineering schools. Located in the town of Stephenville, Tarleton State University is a large public university. About 48% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 11 civil engineering students who graduated with this degree at Tarleton State University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the civil engineering program make about $50,532 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,222. See the full civil engineering program report for Tarleton State University

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Texas Southern University came in at #19 for 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 civil engineering degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the civil engineering program make about $41,890 in their early career. Texas Southern University graduates carry a median of $35,330 in student loans. See the full civil engineering program report for Texas Southern University

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Prairie View A And M University ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best civil engineering schools. Prairie View A And M University is a large public school located in the rural area of Prairie View. Roughly 43% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 10 civil engineering degrees were awarded at Prairie View A And M University in the most recent year. Students who receive their civil engineering degree from Prairie View A And M University earn around $63,372 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $29,824. See the full civil engineering program report for Prairie View A And M University

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Notes and References

This list is compiled 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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