by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center stacks up against peers offering nursing.
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Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is in the top 1% of the country for nursing. Specifically, it ranked #64 out of 1,918 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #6 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 6 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas | 6 |
| Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 6 |
| Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools in Texas | 6 |
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 6 |
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in Texas | 6 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the Southwest Region | 6 |
| Best Nursing Schools in Texas | 6 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 6 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 6 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 6 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 6 |
During the most recent reporting year, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center handed out 931 bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
Nursing students who finish a bachelor’s at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center report a median salary of $84,116 a year. This is lower than $98,183, the median for all majors at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, nursing students accumulate a median of $22,000 in student loans. This is below $24,889, the typical median for all majors at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,214 | $18,972 |
| Fees | $3,542 | $3,542 |
Read more about Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 13% of nursing bachelor’s degrees went to men and 87% went to women.
The majority of nursing bachelor’s degree graduates at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center were White. Roughly 51% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center with a bachelor’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 35 |
| Black or African American | 92 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 294 |
| White | 472 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 32 |
In the most recent graduating class, 8% of nursing master’s degrees went to men and 92% went to women.
The majority of nursing master’s degree graduates at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center are White. About 59% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center with a master’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 |
| White | 96 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
For the most recent academic year available, 9% of nursing doctoral degrees went to men and 91% went to women.
The majority of nursing doctoral degree graduates at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center are White. Approximately 52% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center with a doctoral in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.
The nursing program at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 941 |
| Nursing Practice | 77 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | 58 |
| Nursing Administration | 25 |
| Nurse Midwife/Nursing Midwifery | 21 |
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing | 20 |
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center awarded 941 degrees in registered nursing/registered nurse in the latest year of data — 86% to women and 14% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (51%).
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center granted 77 completions in nursing practice in the most recent reporting year — 88% to women and 12% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (57%).
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center awarded 58 degrees in family practice nurse/nursing recently — 95% to women and 5% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (62%).
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center granted 25 completions in nursing administration in the most recent reporting year — 88% to women and 12% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (64%).
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center granted 21 degrees in nurse midwife/nursing midwifery in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (43%).
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center awarded 20 degrees in psychiatric/mental health nurse/nursing recently — 95% to women and 5% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (55%).