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, and more. In addition, we cover how Texas Tech ranks in comparison to other schools with chemistry programs.
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The bachelor's program at Texas Tech was ranked #103 on College Factual's Best Schools for chemistry list. It is also ranked #5 in Texas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Texas Tech University handed out 36 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is a decrease of 12% over the previous year when 41 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 3 students received their master’s degree in chemistry from Texas Tech. This makes it the #182 most popular school for chemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 13 students received their doctoral degrees in chemistry in 2021, making the school the #76 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Texas Tech, chemistry students borrow a median amount of $27,243 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,000 for all chemistry majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chemistry majors at Texas Tech University.
Of the 36 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Chemistry from Texas Tech in 2020-2021, 53% were men and 47% were 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, 56% 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 chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
All of the 3 students who graduated with a Master’s in chemistry from Texas Tech in 2021 were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Texas Tech are Asian American. In the most recent graduating class for for which data is available, 67% 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 chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 48 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 47 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 8 |
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