Is Texas Tech University worth it?
Texas Tech University is a public, four-year institution in Lubbock, Texas (large city). It awarded 10,626 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in computer and information sciences, business administration and management and psychology.
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Federal context for Texas Tech University
Published by the federal government for federally aided students. It does not say which employers hire graduates.
Median earnings 1 year after
$46,893
Median earnings 4 years after
$66,144
Median earnings 10 years after
$62,454
Average net price
$19,070
Completion rate
69%
Completions (2024)
10,626
Years to pay back
1.2 years
Students (undergrad)
32,394
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Bachelor's | $50,664 | $57,262 | 559 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's | $73,268 | $98,113 | 334 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $53,528 | $75,702 | 290 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | Bachelor's | $41,023 | $62,247 | 280 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's | $33,705 | $59,001 | 254 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's | $63,059 | $89,891 | 222 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's | $40,600 | $58,375 | 212 |
| Marketing | Bachelor's | $49,773 | $72,953 | 211 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $33,647 | $53,051 | 197 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General | Bachelor's | $35,501 | $56,117 | 195 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $75,666 | $110,865 | 194 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | Bachelor's | $39,096 | $51,921 | 189 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's | $58,535 | $86,795 | 189 |
| Special Education and Teaching | Master's | $59,988 | $66,336 | 157 |
| Law | First professional | $72,448 | $100,716 | 156 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 406 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 372 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General | Bachelor's | 349 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 324 |
| Finance, General | Bachelor's | 309 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's | 293 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Master's | 286 |
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | Bachelor's | 285 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Bachelor's | 281 |
| Education, General | Bachelor's | 277 |
Campuses
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Figures for employers, job titles and graduates found cover Texas Tech University and 1 related campus reported under the same institution.
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Sources: federal figures for Texas Tech University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Texas. Counts under 10 are not published.
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