Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX · Public · 32,394 undergraduates
Median earnings after attending
$67K
In-state tuition
$12K
Out-of-state tuition
$24K
Graduation rate
70%
Acceptance rate
73%
Median debt
$13K
Borrowing rate
42%
Earnings (all students)
$57K
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Institution profile
| Highest degree offered | Graduate/Doctoral |
|---|---|
| Predominant degree | Bachelor's |
| Setting | City: Large (500k+) |
| Region | Southwest |
| ZIP | 79409-5005 |
Financial overview
Published cost
$29K
Federal aid / UG
$11K
Est. net price
$17K
At a glance
| SAT average | 1190 |
|---|---|
| ACT composite (median) | 26.0 |
| First-year retention | 85% |
| SAT math (median) | 595 |
| SAT reading & writing (median) | 520 |
| Undergraduate composition | 52% White · 6% Black · 30% Hispanic · 3% Asian |
| Official website | www.ttu.edu/ |
Figures come from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and describe students who received federal aid. Statistics describe populations, not individuals — use them as one input among many.
Fields of study with published earnings
| Major | median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Petroleum Engineering. | $89K | $15K |
| Chemical Engineering. | $75K | $24K |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | $74K | $22K |
| Mechanical Engineering. | $71K | $26K |
| Computer Engineering. | $70K | $20K |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | $69K | $20K |
| Construction Engineering. | $69K | $27K |
| Civil Engineering. | $63K | $24K |
| Industrial Engineering. | $63K | $25K |
| Business/Commerce, General. | $62K | — |
| Information Science/Studies. | $60K | — |
| Science, Technology and Society. | $55K | — |
Compare with similar colleges in — TX
| College | In-state tuition | Graduation rate | Median debt | median earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas A&M University-College Station | $13K | 85% | $15K | $78K |
| Lone Star College System | $3K | 19% | $6K | $44K |
| Dallas College | $3K | 24% | $6K | $45K |
| The University of Texas at Austin | $12K | 89% | $17K | $82K |
| Tarrant County College District | $2K | — | $5K | $46K |
| Houston City College | $2K | 17% | $9K | $42K |
| University of Houston | $10K | 66% | $13K | $68K |
| Texas State University | $11K | 55% | $13K | $61K |
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