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Texas Tech University

Lubbock, TX · Public · Visit Website

Texas Tech's campus sprawls across a large area in Lubbock, Texas, reflecting the architectural style of the Spanish Renaissance. Students enjoy a spirited atmosphere, with a strong emphasis on athletics and a commitment to research across various fields. Distinctive aspects include the university's focus on areas like pulsed power and One Health initiatives, plus the prominent Double T symbol found throughout the campus. The university's participation in the Big 12 Conference provides a major draw for sports enthusiasts.

Programs Analyzed

Avg Grad Earnings

$46,825/yr

Avg DegreeOutlook Score

53/100

Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$11,852/yr

Out-of-state: $24,451/yr

Financial Aid & Net Price

What students actually pay after grants and scholarships, by family income. 26% of students receive Pell Grants and 43% take federal loans.

Family Income	Avg Net Price/yr	4-Year Net Cost	Net-Price ROI
$0 – $30K	$13,922	$55,688	8.4x
$30K – $48K	$15,173	$60,692	7.7x
$48K – $75K	$18,376	$73,504	6.4x
$75K – $110K	$23,239	$92,956	5.0x
$110K+	$24,903	$99,612	4.7x
Sticker price (no aid)	$11,852	$47,408	9.9x

Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships. ROI = average 10-year graduate earnings ÷ 4-year net cost. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

All Programs at Texas Tech University

58 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for full AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Program	DW Score	Earnings	AI Risk	ROI
Computer and Information Sciences, General Compare across schools	89	$82,521/yr	Very High	21.4x
Computer Engineering Compare across schools	85	$85,619/yr	Very High	21.0x
Finance and Financial Management Services Compare across schools	83	$58,535/yr	Very High	18.5x
Accounting and Related Services Compare across schools	82	$63,059/yr	Very High	17.4x
Information Science/Studies Compare across schools	78	$55,081/yr	Very High	18.8x
Construction Engineering Compare across schools	76	$75,421/yr	High	20.6x
Business Administration Compare across schools	76	$53,528/yr	High	16.1x
Electrical Compare across schools	74	$79,544/yr	Very High	19.8x
Civil Engineering Compare across schools	74	$74,655/yr	High	18.4x
Petroleum Engineering Compare across schools	73	$80,460/yr	High	23.5x
Chemical Engineering Compare across schools	73	$77,586/yr	High	19.3x
Mechanical Engineering Compare across schools	73	$73,268/yr	Very High	18.7x
Industrial Engineering Compare across schools	73	$71,545/yr	High	21.0x
Agricultural Business and Management Compare across schools	70	$50,509/yr	High	15.7x
Marketing Compare across schools	68	$49,773/yr	Very High	15.0x
Economics Compare across schools	67	$44,292/yr	Very High	13.7x
Science, Technology and Society Compare across schools	65	$69,382/yr	Moderate	17.8x
Hospitality Administration/Management Compare across schools	62	$41,506/yr	High	13.2x
Landscape Architecture Compare across schools	59	$54,701/yr	High	13.3x
Environmental Health Engineering Compare across schools	58	$76,708/yr	Very High	15.2x
Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies Compare across schools	57	$53,997/yr	High	13.9x
Mathematics Compare across schools	57	$45,476/yr	Very High	11.7x
Public Relations & Advertising Compare across schools	55	$41,023/yr	High	11.4x
Physics Compare across schools	54	$57,435/yr	Very High	11.1x
Specialized Sales Compare across schools	54	$36,686/yr	High	10.2x
Human Development & Family Studies Compare across schools	52	$39,096/yr	High	9.9x
History Compare across schools	52	$38,687/yr	High	10.9x
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences Compare across schools	51	$49,727/yr	High	11.0x
Interior Architecture Compare across schools	50	$45,345/yr	High	11.1x
Political Science and Government Compare across schools	49	$35,114/yr	Very High	11.2x
Chemistry Compare across schools	49	$31,573/yr	High	13.4x
Music Compare across schools	48	$49,906/yr	High	9.9x
Microbiological Sciences and Immunology Compare across schools	48	$27,445/yr	High	15.1x
Health and Physical Education/Fitness Compare across schools	47	$33,705/yr	Moderate	11.4x
Agriculture, General Compare across schools	45	$54,596/yr	High	10.1x
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies Compare across schools	45	$39,943/yr	Very High	11.3x
Architecture Compare across schools	45	$39,060/yr	High	12.1x
Applied Horticulture Compare across schools	45	$34,598/yr	Moderate	6.3x
Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools	45	$34,028/yr	High	12.2x
Animal Sciences Compare across schools	42	$34,933/yr	High	10.4x
Social Work Compare across schools	41	$33,921/yr	Moderate	10.5x
Biochemistry & Biophysics and Molecular Biology Compare across schools	41	$32,027/yr	High	13.4x
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication Compare across schools	41	$31,546/yr	High	9.7x
Liberal Arts and Sciences Compare across schools	40	$40,600/yr	Low	10.4x
Psychology, General Compare across schools	40	$33,647/yr	High	9.4x
Sociology Compare across schools	40	$32,207/yr	High	10.1x
Biology, General Compare across schools	39	$30,608/yr	High	10.8x
Agricultural Public Services Compare across schools	37	$36,134/yr	High	10.5x
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences Compare across schools	37	$35,501/yr	High	9.5x
Fine and Studio Arts Compare across schools	36	$34,428/yr	Moderate	7.8x
Natural Resources Conservation and Research Compare across schools	35	$36,601/yr	High	8.9x
Anthropology Compare across schools	34	$30,385/yr	High	5.4x
Romance Languages & Literatures Compare across schools	34	$25,814/yr	Very High	10.8x
English Language and Literature, General Compare across schools	33	$26,518/yr	Very High	10.7x
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft Compare across schools	30	$28,933/yr	Moderate	5.1x
International/Global Studies Compare across schools	27	$33,504/yr	Moderate	6.1x
Journalism Compare across schools	26	$29,622/yr	Very High	5.2x
Nutrition Sciences Compare across schools	22	$23,843/yr	High	4.0x

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