by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Texas Tech ranks among other schools offering degrees in other interdisciplinary studies.
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Texas Tech was ranked #33 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for other interdisciplinary studies majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #3 in Texas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Texas Tech University handed out 188 bachelor's degrees in other multi/interdisciplinary studies. This is a decrease of 46% over the previous year when 351 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 15 students received their master’s degree in other interdisciplinary studies from Texas Tech. This makes it the #21 most popular school for other interdisciplinary studies master’s degree candidates in the country.
Other Interdisciplinary Studies majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Texas Tech go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $44,133 a year. This is higher than $36,071, which is the national median for all other interdisciplinary studies bachelor's degree recipients.
Other Interdisciplinary Studies majors graduating with a master's degree from Texas Tech make a median salary of $45,979 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $50,365.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Texas Tech, other interdisciplinary studies students borrow a median amount of $22,800 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all other interdisciplinary studies bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,871.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the other interdisciplinary studies program at Texas Tech is $221 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the other interdisciplinary studies majors at Texas Tech University.
For the most recent academic year available, 55% of other interdisciplinary studies bachelor's degrees went to men and 45% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Texas Tech are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 58% of students 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 other interdisciplinary studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 |
| White | 109 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 14 |
The other interdisciplinary studies program at Texas Tech awarded 15 master's degrees in 2020-2021. About 47% of these degrees went to men with the other 53% going to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Texas Tech are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 53% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas Tech University with a master's in other interdisciplinary studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nutrition Science | 106 |
| Data Science | 66 |
| Biological & Physical Science | 33 |
| International Studies | 21 |
| Historic Preservation | 11 |
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