by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in physical sciences at Texas Tech University. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #5 out of 11 schools (Master’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 #306 out of 537 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 306 of 537 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in Texas | 11 of 27 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in the Southwest Region | 19 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 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Texas Tech University awarded 28 master’s degrees in physical sciences.
Texas Tech University ranks competitively among schools offering physical sciences at the master’s level. Its best result was #5 out of 11 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Texas | 5 |
| Best Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 8 |
| Best Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 106 |
The full-time graduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $22,590 | $33,990 |
| Fees | $4,942 | $4,942 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 68% of physical sciences master’s degrees went to men and 32% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences master’s degree graduates at Texas Tech University are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 46% 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 master’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 1 |
During the most recent reporting year, Texas Tech University handed out 21 doctoral degrees in physical sciences.
Texas Tech University is a solid choice among schools offering physical sciences at the doctoral level. Specifically, it ranked #8 out of 9 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in Texas | 8 |
| Best Physical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 13 |
| Best Physical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools | 119 |
For the most recent academic year available, 52% of physical sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 48% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences doctoral degree graduates at Texas Tech University are Non-Resident Alien. About 62% 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 doctoral in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 0 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at Texas Tech University. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 64 |