Best Mechanical Engineering Schools Near Huntsville, TX (2026)

Updated September 7, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Huntsville, Texas has 5 accredited schools offering mechanical engineering programs, with tuition ranging from $34,634 to $79,788 per year for indexed programs. Huntsville has a population of about 46,917. Median household income is $45,401 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 24.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Texas, the top-earning mechanical engineering-related role is Architectural and Engineering Managers at a median $171,370 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Mechanical Engineering Schools to Huntsville

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer mechanical engineering programs near Huntsville, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Huntsville 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 Huntsville. 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

Lone Star College System

The Woodlands, TX 36.0 miles from Huntsville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
42.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 20%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,466
Avg net price $11,252/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 68

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Texas A&M University-College Station

College Station, TX 46.9 miles from Huntsville
  • 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

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#3

Prairie View A & M University

Prairie View, TX 49.6 miles from Huntsville
  • 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

#4

University of St Thomas

Houston, TX 67.6 miles from Huntsville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
63.0 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 90%
Graduation rate 69%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,224
Avg net price $19,359/yr
Tuition
In‑state$34,634
Out‑of‑state$34,634
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 62

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

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#5

Rice University

Houston, TX 68.8 miles from Huntsville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
93.6 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 8%
Graduation rate 95%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $89,718
Avg net price $13,370/yr
Tuition
In‑state$64,144
Out‑of‑state$64,144
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 98%
  • Programs offered: 78

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

#6

University of Houston

Houston, TX 69.2 miles from Huntsville
  • 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

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#7

University of Houston-Clear Lake

Houston, TX 82.2 miles from Huntsville
  • 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
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 60

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Stephen F Austin State University

Nacogdoches, TX 82.9 miles from Huntsville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
53.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,634
Avg net price $14,260/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 86

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Mechanical Engineering Wages Near Huntsville

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Texas, statewide)
Mechanical Engineers $112,410
Architectural and Engineering Managers $171,370
Industrial Engineers $104,560
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians $76,610
Mechanical Drafters $79,380
Engineers, All Other $115,810
Aerospace Engineers $130,270
Cost Estimators $76,980

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.

Huntsville at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 46,917 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $45,401 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 24.8% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited mechanical engineering schools are near Huntsville, TX?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering mechanical engineering programs near Huntsville. The closest is Lone Star College System in The Woodlands, TX (36.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Rice University (68.8 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying mechanical engineering-related roles in Texas are: Architectural and Engineering Managers ($171,370), Aerospace Engineers ($130,270), Engineers, All Other ($115,810). Wages for Huntsville workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Conroe instead of Huntsville?

Conroe, TX is 27.2 miles from Huntsville and has its own set of local mechanical engineering programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Huntsville an affordable place to study mechanical engineering?

Huntsville’s median household income of $45,401 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Huntsville 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 Huntsville

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

Data verified: September 7, 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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