Best Computer Engineering Schools Near Lubbock, TX (2026)

Lubbock, Texas has 1 accredited school offering computer engineering programs, with tuition ranging from $11,852 to $24,451 per year for indexed programs. Lubbock has a population of about 261,078. Median household income is $60,487 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 34.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Texas, the top-earning computer engineering-related role is Computer Hardware Engineer at a median $163,860 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Computer Engineering Schools to Lubbock

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer computer engineering programs near Lubbock, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Lubbock city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Lubbock. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

DeVry University-Texas

Irving, TX 286.0 miles from Lubbock BOC Score 25.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 26%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,987
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 57%
  • Programs offered: 12

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Texas A&M University-San Antonio

San Antonio, TX 354.3 miles from Lubbock BOC Score 61.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,338
Avg net price $11,196/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 64%
  • Programs offered: 19

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Sam Houston State University

Huntsville, TX 419.7 miles from Lubbock BOC Score 60.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 90%
Graduation rate 55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,211
Avg net price $16,404/yr
Tuition
In‑state$9,228
Out‑of‑state$19,068
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 55

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

LeTourneau University

Longview, TX 421.7 miles from Lubbock BOC Score 50.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 53%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,103
Avg net price $28,185/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 34

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

University of Houston-Downtown

Houston, TX 464.9 miles from Lubbock BOC Score 56.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,551
Avg net price $10,542/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 67%
  • Programs offered: 17

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Houston Community College

Houston, TX 465.0 miles from Lubbock BOC Score 46.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 20%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,254
Avg net price $5,737/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 93

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Texas Southern University

Houston, TX 466.7 miles from Lubbock BOC Score 32.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 36%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,924
Avg net price $16,590/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 61%
  • Programs offered: 34

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

University of Houston

Houston, TX 467.6 miles from Lubbock BOC Score 73.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,377
Avg net price $14,276/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 87%
  • Programs offered: 54

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Texas schools on the Texas computer engineering page.


Computer Engineering Wages Near Lubbock

Lubbock is part of the Lubbock, TX metro area (BLS area code 31180). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Texas statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Computer Hardware Engineer$163,860TX statewide$179,474
Electronics Engineer$132,220TX statewide$144,819
Software Developer$115,190Lubbock, TX$126,166
Computer Network Architect$103,420Lubbock, TX$113,275

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.


Lubbock at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population261,078Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$60,487Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+34.9%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)91.3 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited computer engineering schools are near Lubbock, TX?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering computer engineering programs near Lubbock. The closest is Texas Tech University in Lubbock, TX (1.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Texas Tech University (1.4 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying computer engineering roles near Lubbock?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying computer engineering-related roles near Lubbock are: Computer Hardware Engineer ($163,860), Electronics Engineer ($132,220), Software Developer ($115,190). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Texas statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Plainview instead of Lubbock?

Plainview, TX is 44.1 miles from Lubbock and has its own set of local computer engineering programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Lubbock an affordable place to study computer engineering?

Lubbock’s median household income of $60,487 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Lubbock while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Texas public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.


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Other Programs Available in Lubbock

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Lubbock:

Data verified: August 11, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.