Ranking
Best Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General Colleges in Texas 2026
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley leads this ROI ranking with a A+ value grade and a 25.68 ROI score. EduGradify ranks 7 colleges here by earnings against net price.
7 Texas colleges offering Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General, ranked by EduGradify value grade.
- Schools ranked
- 7
- Cheapest net price
- $4,831
- Top earnings 10y
- $72,097
- Public / Private
- 7 / 0
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
A+- ROI score
- 25.68
- Net price
- $4,831
- Earnings 10y
- $49,620
- Acceptance
- 94.2%
University of Houston
A- ROI score
- 10.92
- Net price
- $14,276
- Earnings 10y
- $62,377
- Acceptance
- 73.9%
University of North Texas
B- ROI score
- 9.11
- Net price
- $15,649
- Earnings 10y
- $57,010
- Acceptance
- 72.2%
Texas State University
B- ROI score
- 8.47
- Net price
- $16,805
- Earnings 10y
- $56,906
- Acceptance
- 89.3%
Texas A&M University-College Station
B- ROI score
- 8.46
- Net price
- $21,315
- Earnings 10y
- $72,097
- Acceptance
- 57.4%
Sam Houston State University
B- ROI score
- 8.26
- Net price
- $16,404
- Earnings 10y
- $54,211
- Acceptance
- 90.3%
West Texas A & M University
C- ROI score
- 6.51
- Net price
- $19,487
- Earnings 10y
- $50,741
- Acceptance
- 98.7%
How we picked this list
This list starts with Texas schools with positive Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General program-share evidence, then sorts by EduGradify's school-wide ROI proxy: ten-year median earnings weighed against average net price. The set's average EduGradify ROI score is 11.06 (7 public, 0 private).
Source transparency: every figure comes from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard public data set. See our full methodology for the ROI formula, value grade rules and missing-data handling.
FAQ
Who leads this ranking?
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley in Edinburg, TX tops this ranking. EduGradify value grade is A+.
How does EduGradify pick this list?
We rank this set by roi score using the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard — see our methodology for the full formula. No paid placements, no surveys.
How many Texas colleges are in this list?
7 Texas colleges qualified for this ranking based on available federal data.
What does net price mean here?
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — not the sticker price. It is reported by each college to the U.S. Department of Education.
Can I use this ranking as a final college decision?
Use it as a shortlist, not a final decision. The ranking compares school-wide federal data; you should still confirm program fit, aid letters, graduation path, transfer policies and current costs with each college.