Best Computer Engineering Schools Near Lufkin, TX (2026)

Updated August 31, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Lufkin, Texas has 2 accredited schools offering computer engineering programs, with tuition ranging from $9,228 to $25,505 per year for indexed programs. Lufkin has a population of about 34,158. Median household income is $56,722 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.8% 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 Lufkin

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer computer engineering programs near Lufkin, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Lufkin 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 Lufkin. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Sam Houston State University

Huntsville, TX 64.0 miles from Lufkin
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
60.4 BOC Score
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: 104

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

#2

LeTourneau University

Longview, TX 79.2 miles from Lufkin
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
50.0 BOC Score
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: 56

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Texas A&M University-College Station

College Station, TX 106.9 miles from Lufkin
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
81.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 85%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $72,097
Avg net price $21,315/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 94%
  • Programs offered: 233

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Prairie View A & M University

Prairie View, TX 113.2 miles from Lufkin
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
47.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 47%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,411
Avg net price $13,570/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 50

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

University of Houston-Downtown

Houston, TX 113.8 miles from Lufkin
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
56.2 BOC Score
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: 48

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

University of Houston

Houston, TX 116.5 miles from Lufkin
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
73.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,377
Avg net price $14,276/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 87%
  • Programs offered: 150

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Texas Southern University

Houston, TX 116.7 miles from Lufkin
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
32.0 BOC Score
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: 67

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

University of Houston-Clear Lake

Houston, TX 122.1 miles from Lufkin
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
65.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,004
Avg net price $15,563/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 60

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Computer Engineering Wages Near Lufkin

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Texas, statewide)
Computer Hardware Engineer$163,860
Electronics Engineer$132,220
Software Developer$132,150
Computer Network Architect$133,310

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.

Lufkin at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population34,158Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$56,722Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+21.8%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering computer engineering programs near Lufkin. The closest is Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, TX (64.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is LeTourneau University (79.2 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying computer engineering roles in Texas?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying computer engineering-related roles in Texas are: Computer Hardware Engineer ($163,860), Computer Network Architect ($133,310), Electronics Engineer ($132,220). Wages for Lufkin workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Nacogdoches instead of Lufkin?

Nacogdoches, TX is 20.7 miles from Lufkin 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 Lufkin an affordable place to study computer engineering?

Lufkin’s median household income of $56,722 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Lufkin 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 Lufkin

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

Data verified: August 31, 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.

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