History at Texas Tech University
If you are interested in studying History, take a look at what Texas Tech University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Texas Tech University is in Lubbock, TX.
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Online & Distance Learning at Texas Tech University
Distance learning is available 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.
History Rankings at Texas Tech University
Use these rankings to compare Texas Tech University’s History program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #8 of 55 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #8 of 40 |
| Best Value | Texas | #28 of 40 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #41 of 54 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #144 of 618 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #382 of 615 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #8 of 55 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #8 of 40 |
| Best Value | Texas | #28 of 40 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #41 of 54 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #144 of 618 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #382 of 615 |
Earnings for History Graduates from Texas Tech University
Students who complete Texas Tech University’s History program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $32,908 |
| 2 years | $40,426 |
| 3 years | $44,498 |
| 4 years | $49,562 |
| 5 years | $56,372 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, History graduates from Texas Tech University take home a median $49,562, compared with $63,780 for all Texas Tech University graduates — about 22% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for History graduates from Texas Tech University stands at $22,250.
Best-Paid Careers for History Graduates
Students who finish History program at Texas Tech University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for History graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Museum Technicians and Conservators | $96,273 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
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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