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Biotechnology at Texas Tech University

Biotechnology at Texas Tech University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Biotechnology, consider the program at Texas Tech University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Texas Tech University sits in Lubbock, TX.

During the most recent reporting year, 14 biotechnology degrees were granted at Texas Tech University.

Online & Distance Learning at Texas Tech University

Distance learning is available at Texas Tech University. Of 40,757 students, 5,648 (14%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 21,407 (53%) took at least some classes online.

Biotechnology Rankings at Texas Tech University

Use these rankings to compare Texas Tech University’s Biotechnology program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Texas #3 of 9
Best Schools (Quality) Southwest (Region) #4 of 11
Best Value Texas #8 of 9
Best Value Southwest (Region) #10 of 11
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #24 of 84
Best Value Nationwide #55 of 82

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Biotechnology graduates at Texas Tech University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Biotechnology graduates at Texas Tech University are 64% women (9) and 36% men (5).

Biotechnology Master’s Program at Texas Tech University

Among the 11 master’s biotechnology degrees awarded at Texas Tech University, 73% were women (8) and 27% were men (3).

Texas Tech University gender breakdown of Biotechnology Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biotechnology master’s degree recipients at Texas Tech University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 2
Black / African American 2
International (Nonresident) 7
Racial-ethnic diversity of Biotechnology majors at Texas Tech University

Minority students account for 18% of Biotechnology master’s degree recipients at Texas Tech University, below the national average of 33%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Biotechnology Concentrations at Texas Tech University

This Biotechnology program at Texas Tech University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration Graduates
Biotechnology 14

Highest-Paying Careers for Biotechnology Graduates

Students who finish Biotechnology program at Texas Tech University go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid careers for Biotechnology majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Water Resource Specialists $179,716
Natural Sciences Managers $132,227
Clinical Research Coordinators $110,931
Molecular and Cellular Biologists $100,077
Bioinformatics Scientists $92,484
Biological Scientists, All Other $79,550
Biologists $54,070
Geneticists $48,526
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary $41,048

References

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