<p>Furthermore, even within engineering, you have to make sure that you’re comparing like with like. For instance, Cockrell’s 2 biggest majors are MechE and EE. However, A&M Engineering’s 2 biggest majors are Petroleum and MechE. These days, petroleum engineers earn a premium over even other types of engineers. If you compare starting salaries of the same engineering majors across the 2 schools, they’re essentially identical.</p>