We’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how Texas Tech University ranks among other schools offering degrees in journalism.
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Texas Tech University is a solid choice among schools offering journalism. In particular, it placed #115 out of 206 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #8 in Texas.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Texas Tech University handed out 27 bachelor’s degrees in journalism.
Journalism students who finish a bachelor’s at Texas Tech University report a median salary of $42,248 a year. This is below $63,780, the median for all majors at Texas Tech University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Texas Tech University, journalism students borrow a median amount of $23,250 in student loans. This is lower than $24,305, the typical median for all majors at Texas Tech University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,935 | $21,240 |
| Fees | $2,917 | $2,917 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 22% of journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 78% went to women.
The majority of journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at Texas Tech University were White. Roughly 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 with a bachelor’s in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Here are the demographics of the journalism majors at Texas Tech University.