Student Outcomes
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $92,348
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $12,268
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 7:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 77.5%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $130/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Doctoral | $154,192 | |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration. | Doctoral | $127,062 | $136,167 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master | $98,936 | $50,275 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | Doctoral | $76,460 | |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Doctoral | $75,518 | $62,250 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Master | $67,324 | $29,116 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $66,603 | $12,500 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. | Bachelor | $62,343 | $13,625 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Bachelor | $58,673 | $18,000 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | Master | $57,995 | $37,499 |
| Medicine. | Doctoral | $56,474 | $153,777 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | Master | $53,108 | $38,250 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Master | $51,273 | $55,366 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | Bachelor | $33,993 | $12,794 |
| Biology, General. | Master | $18,315 |
Outcomes Overview
The 98.5% employment rate reflects the strong demand for healthcare professionals in Texas and beyond. Graduates earn a median of $92,348 ten years out, making their $12,268 median debt remarkably manageable. Monthly loan payments of $130 represent just 1.4% of typical graduate income, well below the recommended 10% threshold. The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.13 ranks among the best for health sciences programs nationally. Most alumni enter nursing, pharmacy, allied health, or medical specialties where job security runs high. Healthcare employers actively recruit from Texas Tech's programs throughout the Southwest region. This represents a strong return on investment for students entering recession-proof medical fields.