General Education at Texas Tech University
If you are interested in studying General Education, consider 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 in Lubbock, TX.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 278 general education degrees were granted at Texas Tech University.
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Online Class Availability at Texas Tech University
Many students take online classes at Texas Tech University. Among 40,757 students, 5,648 (14%) studied exclusively online and 21,407 (53%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for General Education graduates at Texas Tech University, by degree type.
Program-wide, General Education graduates at Texas Tech University are 94% women (261) and 6% men (17).
General Education Bachelor’s Program at Texas Tech University
Among the 277 bachelor’s general education degrees awarded at Texas Tech University, 94% were women (260) and 6% were men (17).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Texas Tech University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 139 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 117 |
| Black / African American | 6 |
| Asian | 4 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 7 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 49% of General Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Texas Tech University, above the national average of 43%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific General Education Concentrations at Texas Tech University
This General Education program at Texas Tech University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Education | 278 |
Top-Paying Careers for General Education Graduates
Those who complete General Education program at Texas Tech University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for General Education majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,329 |
| Teaching Assistants, Special Education | $96,801 |
| Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education | $89,337 |
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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