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Anthropology at Texas Tech University

If you are interested in studying Anthropology, consider the program at Texas Tech University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Texas Tech University sits in Lubbock, TX.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 24 anthropology degrees were awarded at Texas Tech University.

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.

Anthropology Rankings at Texas Tech University

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

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Texas	#7 of 11
Best Value	Texas	#9 of 11
Best Schools (Quality)	Southwest (Region)	#13 of 20
Best Value	Southwest (Region)	#17 of 19
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#180 of 269
Best Value	Nationwide	#192 of 267

Earnings for Anthropology Graduates from Texas Tech University

Graduates of Texas Tech University’s Anthropology program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$27,273
4 years	$31,748

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Anthropology graduates from Texas Tech University report median earnings of $31,748, compared with $63,780 for all Texas Tech University graduates — about 50% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Anthropology graduates from Texas Tech University stands at $26,500.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for Anthropology graduates at Texas Tech University, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, Anthropology graduates at Texas Tech University are 75% women (18) and 25% men (6).

Anthropology Bachelor’s Program at Texas Tech University

Among the 20 bachelor’s anthropology graduates at Texas Tech University, 75% were women (15) and 25% were men (5).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	13
Hispanic / Latino	7

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 35% of Anthropology bachelor’s degree recipients at Texas Tech University, below the national average of 38%.*

Anthropology Master’s Program at Texas Tech University

Among the 4 master’s anthropology degrees awarded at Texas Tech University, 75% were women (3) and 25% were men (1).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2
Hispanic / Latino	1
International (Nonresident)	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 25% of Anthropology master’s degree recipients at Texas Tech University, lower than the national average of 27%.*

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

More Specific Anthropology Concentrations at Texas Tech University

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

Concentration	Graduates
Anthropology	24

Top-Paying Careers for Anthropology Graduates

Students who finish Anthropology program at Texas Tech University pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying careers for Anthropology majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Wind Energy Development Managers	$169,952
Loss Prevention Managers	$165,723
Wind Energy Operations Managers	$122,567
Compliance Managers	$117,178
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	$111,314
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers	$99,321
Managers, All Other	$95,684
Forensic Science Technicians	$85,117
Regulatory Affairs Managers	$77,828
Anthropologists and Archeologists	$72,345

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.