by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Texas Tech University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #5 out of 26 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Texas Tech University highly for mechanical engineering, ranked #96 out of 365 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools | 96 of 365 |
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in Texas | 5 of 29 |
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in the Southwest Region | 7 of 43 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in mechanical engineering at Texas Tech University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 293 |
| Master’s | 40 |
| Doctoral | 15 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Texas Tech University awarded 293 bachelor’s degrees in mechanical engineering.
Texas Tech University is in the top 10% of the country for mechanical engineering at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #5 out of 26 schools by College Factual.
Mechanical Engineering graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Texas Tech University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $81,351 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, mechanical engineering students accumulate a median of $25,396 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 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 89% of mechanical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 11% went to women.
The majority of mechanical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at Texas Tech University were White. About 54% 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 mechanical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 79 |
| White | 159 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 12 |
| Other Races | 18 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Texas Tech University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Mechanical Engineering | 40 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Mechanical Engineering | 15 |
