Engineering at Texas Tech University
If you are interested in studying Engineering, consider the program at Texas Tech University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Texas Tech University is located in Lubbock, TX.
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Studying Online at Texas Tech University
Many students take online classes at Texas Tech University. Among 40,757 students, 5,648 (14%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 21,407 (53%) took at least some classes online.
Engineering Rankings at Texas Tech University
Rankings can help you compare Texas Tech University’s Engineering program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #13 of 49 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #17 of 75 |
| Best Value | Texas | #36 of 49 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #55 of 74 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #235 of 681 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #455 of 679 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #13 of 49 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #17 of 75 |
| Best Value | Texas | #36 of 49 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #55 of 74 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #235 of 681 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #455 of 679 |
Earnings for Engineering Graduates from Texas Tech University
Those who finish Texas Tech University’s Engineering program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $70,087 |
| 2 years | $70,024 |
| 3 years | $78,394 |
| 4 years | $86,792 |
| 5 years | $100,396 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Engineering graduates from Texas Tech University take home a median $86,792, compared with $63,780 for all Texas Tech University graduates — about 36% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Engineering graduates from Texas Tech University is $25,815.
Highest-Paying Careers for Engineering Graduates
Graduates of the Engineering program at Texas Tech University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Engineering graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Database Architects | $148,480 |
| Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers | $138,303 |
| Petroleum Engineers | $137,336 |
| Engineers, All Other | $136,628 |
| Chemical Engineers | $130,903 |
| Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists | $128,495 |
| Electrical Engineers | $127,814 |
| Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers | $122,967 |
| Industrial Engineers | $120,863 |
| Transportation Engineers | $120,210 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.