Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 67.1%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 67.5%
- Retention Rate
- 84.9%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $62,454
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $21,500
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 21:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 65.1%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $228/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research. | Doctoral | $89,305 | |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering. | Master | $83,915 | |
| Petroleum Engineering. | Bachelor | $83,325 | $24,850 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $75,706 | $32,703 |
| Computer Engineering. | Bachelor | $74,017 | $24,250 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor | $73,562 | $19,500 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering. | Bachelor | $73,530 | $26,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor | $69,596 | $25,000 |
| Chemical Engineering. | Bachelor | $69,338 | $27,232 |
| Construction Engineering. | Bachelor | $68,139 | $24,446 |
| Science, Technology and Society. | Bachelor | $67,420 | $27,067 |
| Industrial Engineering. | Bachelor | $66,821 | $28,500 |
| Business/Commerce, General. | Bachelor | $66,401 | |
| Information Science/Studies. | Bachelor | $64,245 | $24,912 |
| Civil Engineering. | Bachelor | $63,997 | $25,980 |
Outcomes Overview
Texas Tech graduates enter the workforce with a median debt of $21,500, creating a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.34 against their $62,454 median salary. Monthly loan payments of $228 consume just 4.4% of gross income, well below the recommended 10% threshold. The university's strong engineering and agriculture programs feed graduates into Texas's booming energy and agricultural sectors, where starting salaries often exceed state averages. With 95.3% of graduates finding employment and solid career prospects in high-demand fields, the investment pays dividends. Despite the 21:1 student-faculty ratio potentially limiting individual attention, Texas Tech delivers a strong return on investment for career-focused students.