by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in social sciences at Texas Tech University. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #9 out of 16 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Texas Tech University highly for social sciences, ranked #451 out of 953 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 451 of 953 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Texas | 21 of 56 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Southwest Region | 30 of 84 |
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 |
During the most recent reporting year, Texas Tech University handed out 37 master’s degrees in social sciences.
Texas Tech University ranks competitively among schools offering social sciences at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #9 out of 16 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Texas | 9 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 14 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 156 |
Information about average full-time graduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $22,590 | $33,990 |
| Fees | $4,942 | $4,942 |
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Among recent graduates, 59% of social sciences master’s degrees went to men and 41% went to women.
The majority of social sciences master’s degree graduates at Texas Tech University were Non-Resident Alien. About 59% 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 22 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Texas Tech University awarded 11 doctoral degrees in social sciences.
Texas Tech University has not been ranked for social sciences at the doctoral level.
Among recent graduates, 73% of social sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 27% went to women.
The majority of social sciences doctoral degree graduates at Texas Tech University were Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 36% 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Texas Tech University awarded 13 graduate certificate degrees in social sciences.
Texas Tech University has not been ranked for social sciences at the graduate certificate level.
In the most recent graduating class, 62% of social sciences graduate certificate degrees went to men and 38% went to women.
The majority of social sciences graduate certificate degree graduates at Texas Tech University were White. Roughly 38% 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 graduate certificate in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Undergraduate study is also available at Texas Tech University. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 308 |