by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the 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 #20 out of 45 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Texas Tech University highly for social sciences, ranked #437 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 437 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Texas | 21 of 56 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Southwest Region | 29 of 83 |
The table below lists every degree level available for social sciences at Texas Tech University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 308 |
| Master’s | 37 |
| Doctoral | 11 |
| Graduate Certificate | 13 |
The social sciences area of study at Texas Tech University covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science and Government | 147 |
| Economics | 88 |
| Sociology | 77 |
| Anthropology | 24 |
| Criminology | 20 |
| Geography and Cartography | 9 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 4 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Texas Tech University conferred 308 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
Texas Tech University ranks competitively among schools offering social sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #20 out of 45 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas | 20 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 27 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 392 |
Social Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at Texas Tech University report a median salary of $51,265 a year. This is below $63,780, the median for all majors at Texas Tech University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Texas Tech University, social sciences graduates take on a median debt of $25,500 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, 49% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 51% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Texas Tech University are White. Roughly 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 20 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 111 |
| White | 138 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 25 |
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 Social Sciences | 37 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Social Sciences | 11 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Social Sciences | 13 |
