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. At its best it places at #10 out of 23 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Texas Tech University as a strong choice for physical sciences, coming in at #280 out of 535 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 280 of 535 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in Texas | 8 of 27 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in the Southwest Region | 13 of 54 |
The table below lists every degree level available for physical sciences at Texas Tech University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 64 |
| Master’s | 28 |
| Doctoral | 21 |
The physical sciences field at Texas Tech University includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 42 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 34 |
| Physics | 34 |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | 3 |
During the most recent reporting year, Texas Tech University awarded 64 bachelor’s degrees in physical sciences.
Texas Tech University ranks competitively among schools offering physical sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #10 out of 23 schools by College Factual.
Physical Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at Texas Tech University earn a median of $55,704 a year. This is below $63,780, the median for all majors at Texas Tech University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Texas Tech University, physical sciences students accumulate a median of $25,998 in student loans. This is above $24,305, the typical median for all majors at Texas Tech University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,935 | $21,240 |
| Fees | $2,917 | $2,917 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 53% of physical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 47% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Texas Tech University are White. Approximately 53% 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 physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Graduate study is also available at Texas Tech University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 28 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Physical Sciences | 21 |
