Education at Texas Tech University
If you plan to study Education, you may want to check out the program at Texas Tech University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Texas Tech University is located in Lubbock, TX.
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Studying Online 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.
Education Rankings at Texas Tech University
Rankings can help you compare Texas Tech University’s Education program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #9 of 101 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #10 of 171 |
| Best Value | Texas | #76 of 102 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #134 of 170 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #154 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #996 of 1,591 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #9 of 101 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #10 of 171 |
| Best Value | Texas | #76 of 102 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #134 of 170 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #154 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #996 of 1,591 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from Texas Tech University
Graduates of Texas Tech University’s Education program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $52,515 |
| 2 years | $51,133 |
| 3 years | $54,469 |
| 4 years | $59,326 |
| 5 years | $72,074 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Education graduates from Texas Tech University report median earnings of $59,326, compared with $63,780 for all Texas Tech University graduates — about 7% lower than the school-wide median.
Highest-Paying Careers for Education Graduates
Students who finish Education program at Texas Tech University go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for Education majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $129,049 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $99,604 |
| Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | $99,352 |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,329 |
| Teaching Assistants, Special Education | $96,801 |
| Education Administrators, All Other | $91,340 |
| Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education | $89,337 |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $86,398 |
| Special Education Teachers, All Other | $86,208 |
| Teachers and Instructors, All Other | $83,682 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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