Texas Tech University

Lubbock, TX ttu.edu 32,446 students

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 in dataset

Earnings

$46,825

Average graduate, 1 yr after

Outlook

53/100

Avg DegreeOutlook Score

Tuition

$11,852

In-state sticker price

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

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Texas Tech University's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 26% of students receive Pell Grants; 43% take federal loans.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025

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

Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

Programs at Texas Tech University

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

Degree Program	DW Score	1-yr Earnings	AI Risk	ROI
Information Sciences 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 Compare across schools →	83	$58,535/yr	Very High	18.5x
Accounting Compare across schools →	82	$63,059/yr	Very High	17.4x
Information Science 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 Engineering 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 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 Management Compare across schools →	62	$41,506/yr	High	13.2x
Landscape Architecture Compare across schools →	59	$54,701/yr	High	13.3x
Environmental Engineering Compare across schools →	58	$76,708/yr	Very High	15.2x
Family & Consumer Economics 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 & Marketing 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
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 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
Microbiology & Immunology Compare across schools →	48	$27,445/yr	High	15.1x
Health & Physical Education Compare across schools →	47	$33,705/yr	Moderate	11.4x
Agriculture Compare across schools →	45	$54,596/yr	High	10.1x
Rhetoric & Writing Compare across schools →	45	$39,943/yr	Very High	11.3x
Architecture Compare across schools →	45	$39,060/yr	High	12.1x
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 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 & Humanities Compare across schools →	40	$40,600/yr	Low	10.4x
Psychology Compare across schools →	40	$33,647/yr	High	9.4x
Sociology Compare across schools →	40	$32,207/yr	High	10.1x
Biology Compare across schools →	39	$30,608/yr	High	10.8x
Agricultural Public Services Compare across schools →	37	$36,134/yr	High	10.5x
Family & Consumer Sciences Compare across schools →	37	$35,501/yr	High	9.5x
Fine Arts Compare across schools →	36	$34,428/yr	Moderate	7.8x
Natural Resources & Conservation Research Compare across schools →	35	$36,601/yr	High	8.9x
Anthropology Compare across schools →	34	$30,385/yr	High	5.4x
Romance Languages Compare across schools →	34	$25,814/yr	Very High	10.8x
English Compare across schools →	33	$26,518/yr	Very High	10.7x
Theater & Drama Compare across schools →	30	$28,933/yr	Moderate	5.1x
International 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