by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Texas Tech University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #5 out of 10 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Texas Tech University among the top schools in the country for chemical engineering, ranked #88 out of 159 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools | 88 of 159 |
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools in Texas | 6 of 10 |
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools in the Southwest Region | 9 of 17 |
The following degree levels are granted in chemical engineering at Texas Tech University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 56 |
| Master’s | 19 |
| Doctoral | 9 |
During the most recent reporting year, Texas Tech University handed out 56 bachelor’s degrees in chemical engineering.
Texas Tech University ranks competitively among schools offering chemical engineering at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #5 out of 10 schools by College Factual.
Chemical Engineering students who finish a bachelor’s at Texas Tech University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $92,466 a year. This is higher than $63,780, the median for all majors at Texas Tech University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Texas Tech University, chemical engineering graduates take on a median debt of $28,000 in student loans. This is above $24,305, the typical median for all majors at Texas Tech University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,935 | $21,240 |
| Fees | $2,917 | $2,917 |
Learn more about Texas Tech University tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 54% of chemical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 46% went to women.
The largest share of chemical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at Texas Tech University were White. About 45% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas Tech University with a bachelor’s in chemical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Graduate study is also available at Texas Tech University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Chemical Engineering | 19 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Chemical Engineering | 9 |
