Texas Tech University: programs, outcomes and local jobs
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32,394
students enrolled
10,469
degrees and certificates a year
69%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$19,070
average net price a year
Tuition $8,935 in state, $21,534 out of state
$52,588
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$62,454
median earnings, 10 years after entry
91% working
Executive education programs and Career retraining programs listed on its site.
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Business & management | 21% | 2,159 |
| Engineering | 10% | 1,029 |
| Communication & journalism | 8% | 880 |
| Biological sciences | 7% | 762 |
| Education | 7% | 722 |
AI and data programs
Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.
| Program area | Certificates | Associate | Bachelor’s | Master’s | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Data science | 107 |
The job market around Texas Tech University
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Lubbock County, where the college is.
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137
open professional jobs
22
entry level
1%
ask for AI skills
2 jobs
3.9%
unemployment in Lubbock County
2026-08 · unchanged from a year earlier
$63,367
median household income
Lubbock County
41%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 2.5% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, engineering, communication & journalism, which lead to finance (7 open), sales (27 open), operations (36 open), marketing (2 open), human resources (6 open).
Hiring most: Mastec (8), Johnson Controls International (6), Prosperitybankusa (6), Texas Tech University (6), GPAC (5), Snelling (5), Amazon (4), Terracon Consultants (4).
What they hire for: Operations (36), Sales (27), Engineering (13), Finance (7), Clinical (6), Human Resources (6). Operations jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: South Plains Workforce Development Board.
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
Similar colleges in Texas
- The University of Texas at ArlingtonArlington · 32,294 students
- The University of Texas at San AntonioSan Antonio · 30,580 students
- University of North TexasDenton · 34,341 students
- Austin Community College DistrictAustin · 30,189 students
- The University of Texas Rio Grande ValleyEdinburg · 28,666 students
- Texas State UniversitySan Marcos · 36,177 students
Common questions
- How big is Texas Tech University?
- Texas Tech University enrolls about 32,394 students and is a public 4-year institution in Lubbock, Texas. It awards about 10,469 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at Texas Tech University?
- 69% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do Texas Tech University graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $52,588 six years after entry and $62,454 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does Texas Tech University offer AI or data science degrees?
- Yes. Texas Tech University awarded degrees or certificates in data science (master) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.
- Are there jobs near Texas Tech University?
- 137 open professional jobs are listed in Lubbock County, 22 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. Mastec has the most openings.
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