by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Texas Tech ranks in comparison to other schools with biochemistry programs.
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The bachelor's program at Texas Tech was ranked #145 on College Factual's Best Schools for biochemistry list. It is also ranked #6 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 130 |
| Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Schools | 145 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Texas Tech University handed out 52 bachelor's degrees in biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 58 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biochemistry students who receive their bachelor's degree at Texas Tech is $32,027. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $38,243 for all biochemistry students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Texas Tech paid an average of $718 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $298 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,935 | $21,534 |
| Fees | $2,917 | $2,917 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,460 | $10,460 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,510 | $4,510 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 37% of biochemistry bachelor's degrees went to men and 63% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas Tech University with a bachelor's in biochemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Texas Tech does not offer an online option for its biochemistry bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Texas Tech Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biochemistry majors at Texas Tech University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 316 |
| General Biology | 242 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 88 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 31 |
| Biotechnology | 10 |
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More about our data sources and methodologies.