10-yr median earnings
$62,454
Federal aid recipients only
Public · Lubbock, Texas
Texas Tech University
Texas Tech University is a public institution in Lubbock, Texas. as a public institution, published Scorecard outcomes are the federal Title-IV cohort view of former students — not every graduate and not a guarantee for any one enrollee.
- $19,070
- Avg net price / yr
- $62,454
- 10-yr median earnings
- 68.1%
- 150%-time completion
- 72.7%
- Acceptance rate
The verdict
Texas Tech University pairs top-quartile former-student earnings with a moderately open admit.
According to the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.
- Top 13%
- former-student earnings, US
- 72.7%
- acceptance rate
- 68.1%
- 150%-time completion
- +19%
- earnings, 6→10 yrs
City: Large
Carnegie: R1
Institution data retrieved July 2026; field-of-study data retrieved March 2026.
How to read this Texas Tech University profile
Figures above come from IPEDS institution records published through the College Scorecard (retrieved July 2026 for institution fields; March 2026 for field-of-study). Peer groups and cost cohorts follow IPEDS ownership sector, Carnegie class ("Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity"), and locale, not an editorial shortlist.
Average net price subtracts grant and scholarship aid from cost of attendance for full-time, first-time undergraduate Title IV recipients. It is a defined cohort average, not a personalized price; income-band fields add context but do not replace the school's current net-price calculator.
Earnings use Treasury-linked records for federally aided former students who were working and not enrolled in the measurement year (completers and noncompleters). IPEDS completion and retention use separate first-time, full-time cohorts, so those denominators are not the earnings cohort. Read cost, completion, and earnings as distinct historical measures, not a causal verdict or individual forecast.
College Value Score
C+
College Value Score
64/100
Texas Tech University
A 6-metric composite of earnings, cost, and completion outcomes benchmarked against every reporting US college, not a ranking of teaching quality, campus life, or fit for any individual student. See the full methodology.
Earnings A
$62,454
10-year median former-student earnings
Net Price D
$19,070
Average annual cost after grants and aid
Completion Rate B-
68.1%
Completion within 150% of normal time
Debt F
$21,500
Median federal debt at graduation
Loan Repayment A-
77.7%
Borrowers repaying loans within 3 years
Retention B+
85.0%
First-year students returning for year two
Each axis is the percentile score shown in the breakdown at left; the shape shows this school's overall profile at a glance.
Avg net price
$19,070
After grants and scholarships
150%-time completion
68.1%
Full-time, first-time cohort
150%-time completion vs portal median (57.1%) 68.1%
Four-year-institution cohort
College ROI Quadrant - Texas Tech University vs peers
Each dot is a college plotted by 10-year median earnings (x-axis) vs average net price (y-axis), colored by completion within 150% of normal time. Bottom-right = high earnings/lower price; top-left = lower earnings/higher price.
How Texas Tech University ranks nationally
Where this school's former-student earnings fall within the full national distribution of every US college that reports to the College Scorecard, not just its peer set.
Texas Tech University: former-student earnings vs. every US college
10-year median earnings, College Scorecard
$62,454 Top 13% higher than 87% of 5,103 US colleges
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US colleges. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard · Mar–Jul 2026 retrievals
| Metric | Texas Tech University | National rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-yr median earnings | $62,454 | #666 of 5103 | 87th |
| Average net price | $19,070 | #2900 of 5020 | 42nd (lower is better) |
| 150%-time completion | 68.1% | #1570 of 4858 | 68th |
| Undergraduate enrollment | 32,394 | #49 of 5462 | 99th |
National ranks count every operating US college reporting each metric to the College Scorecard, separate from the earnings histogram above.
Quick Facts
32,394
Undergraduate enrollment
72.7%
Acceptance rate
1,190
SAT average
68.1%
150%-time completion
$62,454
10-yr median earnings
85.0%
First-year retention
How Texas Tech University ranks in Texas
State rank among 324 reporting Texas colleges with College Scorecard data, a separate lens from the national distribution above.
| Metric | Texas Tech University | State rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-yr median earnings | $62,454 | #24 of 324 | 93rd |
| Average net price | $19,070 | #178 of 340 | 48th (lower is better) |
| 150%-time completion | 68.1% | #106 of 324 | 67th |
| Undergraduate enrollment | 32,394 | #10 of 366 | 97th |
Highest former-student earnings in Texas
| # | School | 10-yr earnings | Net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Coast University-Texas | $102,672 | $53,020 |
| 2 | University of North Texas Health Science Center | $93,615 | - |
| 3 | The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston | $92,961 | - |
| 4 | Chamberlain University-Texas | $92,405 | $32,209 |
| 5 | Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center | $92,348 | - |
| 6 | The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center | $90,232 | - |
| 7 | Rice University | $89,718 | $13,370 |
| 8 | The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston | $88,757 | - |
| 9 | The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio | $82,206 | - |
| 10 | Denver College of Nursing-Houston | $81,809 | - |
| 11 | Covenant School of Nursing and Allied Health | $78,724 | - |
| 12 | Southern Methodist University | $78,354 | $40,892 |
| 24 | Texas Tech UniversityThis school | $62,454 | $19,070 |
Admissions
| Admission Rate | 72.7% |
| SAT Average | 1,190 |
| SAT Math (25th-75th) | 540 – 640 |
| SAT Reading (25th-75th) | 550 – 640 |
| ACT Average | 26 |
| ACT (25th-75th) | 23 – 28 |
Costs & Financial Aid
Net price by family income at Texas Tech University
Average annual net price after grants; Title IV recipient cohort by income bracket
- $0 – $30k
$0 – $30k
$12,457 net price / yr
- $30k – $48k
$30k – $48k
$13,851 net price / yr
- $48k – $75k
$48k – $75k
$17,058 net price / yr
- $110k+
$110k+
$24,622 net price / yr
What this shows Need-based aid pulls net price down at lower brackets at Texas Tech University - compare the bar for your income band, not the overall average alone.
Tuition & Net Price
| In-State Tuition | $11,852 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $24,451 |
| Average Net Price | $19,070 |
27.8%
Pell Grant Rate
41.1%
Federal Loan Rate
$21,500
Median Debt
$228/mo
Monthly Payment
What students pay at Texas Tech University rose +30.3% since 2013
Average net price for the reported Title IV-recipient cohort went from $15,403 in 2013 to $20,071 in 2023, a rise of $4,668 in nominal dollars. Across the 4,315 colleges measured over the same 2013–2023 span, the median change was +14.6%.
11 reported years. Nominal dollars, not adjusted for inflation.
2013 · $15,4032023 · $20,071
Over the same years, enrollment went +21.0% (26,809 → 32,446 students).
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, per-year fields (2013–2023). Net price is the average cost after grant and scholarship aid for federally-aided undergraduates.
Student Demographics
Race & ethnicity
Student body at a glance
49.7%
Female
32.4%
First Generation
Outcomes
85.0%
Retention Rate
$52,588
Median Earnings (6yr)
77.1%
Earning Over $25K
77.7%
Loan Repayment, Completers (3yr)
Outcomes & debt snapshot
| Measure | Cohort / horizon | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Completion within 150% of normal time | First-time, full-time | 68.1% |
| First-year retention | First-time, full-time freshmen | 85.0% |
| Median earnings | 6 years after entry | $52,588 |
| Median earnings | 10 years after entry | $62,454 |
| Share earning over $25,000 | Working, not enrolled | 77.1% |
| Loan repayment rate | Completers, 3 years after leaving | 77.7% |
| Median federal student debt | At completion | $21,500 |
| Estimated monthly payment | Standard 10-year plan | $228/mo |
Programs & Earnings
Field-of-study summary by credential
| Credential | Programs | Award count | Avg earnings | Top earnings | Avg debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 64 | 6,121 | $68,622 | $139,864 | $22,854 |
| Master's | 31 | 974 | $72,566 | $118,405 | $27,560 |
| Doctoral | 5 | 97 | $78,920 | $92,899 | $47,372 |
| First Professional | 1 | 127 | $100,716 | $100,716 | $86,163 |
Top programs at Texas Tech University by completer earnings
Median earnings of program completers, College Scorecard field-of-study file
- Petroleum Engineering
Petroleum Engineering
$139,864 median earnings
- Information Science/Studies
Information Science/Studies
$118,405 median earnings
- Computer and Information S…
Computer and Information Sciences, General
$113,062 median earnings
- Business Administration, M…
Business Administration, Management and Operations
$110,865 median earnings
- Electrical, Electronics, a…
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering
$107,110 median earnings
- Construction Engineering
Construction Engineering
$102,312 median earnings
- Law
Law
$100,716 median earnings
- Chemical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
$99,747 median earnings
What this shows The highest-earning programs at a school are not necessarily its most popular ones - a small specialized program can post strong median earnings without reflecting the outcome most students here actually see.
| Program | Credential | Completers | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petroleum Engineering | Bachelor's | 43 | $139,864 | $24,850 |
| Information Science/Studies | Master's | 0 | $118,405 | $23,017 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 252 | $113,062 | $19,500 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | 0 | $110,865 | $32,703 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | Bachelor's | 69 | $107,110 | $26,000 |
| Construction Engineering | Bachelor's | 17 | $102,312 | $24,446 |
| Law | First Professional | 127 | $100,716 | $86,163 |
| Chemical Engineering | Bachelor's | 96 | $99,747 | $27,232 |
| Industrial Engineering | Bachelor's | 45 | $98,266 | $28,500 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's | 247 | $98,113 | $25,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Master's | 115 | $97,392 | $21,200 |
| Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research | Doctoral | 5 | $92,899 | - |
| Computer Engineering | Bachelor's | 37 | $92,615 | $24,250 |
| Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies | Master's | 43 | $92,464 | $25,643 |
| Civil Engineering | Master's | 21 | $90,540 | - |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at Texas Tech University? ▼
Texas Tech University is a public institution in Lubbock, Texas. The acceptance rate is 72.7%. The average SAT score is 1,190. Undergraduate enrollment is 32,394 students.
How much do Texas Tech University former students earn? ▼
Federally aided former students at Texas Tech University who were working and not enrolled had median earnings of $62,454 ten years after entry; the cohort is not limited to graduates. Six years after entry, the corresponding median is $52,588.
How much does Texas Tech University cost? ▼
The average net price at Texas Tech University is $19,070. In-state tuition is $11,852 and out-of-state tuition is $24,451. Median student debt at graduation is $21,500.
What is the graduation rate at Texas Tech University? ▼
Texas Tech University has a 68.1% completion rate within 150% of normal time at a four-year institution (typically six years for a bachelor’s program). The first-year retention rate is 85.0%.
Is Texas Tech University worth the student debt? ▼
The median student debt at Texas Tech University is $21,500, while former students earn a median of $62,454 ten years after enrollment. That debt represents about 34% of those annual earnings. Among borrowers who completed their program, 77.7% are repaying their loans within 3 years. Estimated monthly loan payment is $228.
Sources & methodology
Public-college profiles lean on IPEDS enrollment and Scorecard Title-IV outcomes. State appropriations are outside this page; the figures below are the federal cohort measures only.
Every number is read live from the Mar–Jul 2026 Scorecard/IPEDS retrievals. Public institutions often enroll large Title-IV cohorts, so medians can be stable — still cohort averages, never a personal forecast. Read the full methodology for how the data is sourced, computed, and verified.
- College Scorecard, U.S. Department of Education - former-student earnings, cost & completion (collegescorecard.ed.gov).
- IPEDS, National Center for Education Statistics - enrollment, admissions, Carnegie class & demographics (nces.ed.gov/ipeds).
- U.S. Treasury / IRS earnings linkage - median earnings 6 & 10 years after enrollment for federal-aid recipients (irs.gov).
- College Scorecard, Field of Study - program-level (credential) earnings & debt (collegescorecard.ed.gov).
- Federal Student Aid (Title IV / NSLDS) - U.S. Department of Education - net price, student debt & aid-recipient repayment outcomes (studentaid.gov).
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