by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Texas Tech ranks in comparison to other schools with me programs.
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The bachelor's program at Texas Tech was ranked #54 on College Factual's Best Schools for me list. It is also ranked #3 in Texas.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Texas Tech University handed out 247 bachelor's degrees in mechanical engineering. This is a decrease of 19% over the previous year when 305 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 24 students received their master’s degree in me from Texas Tech. This makes it the #87 most popular school for me master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 13 students received their doctoral degrees in me in 2022, making the school the #38 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
ME majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Texas Tech go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $73,268 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $70,726 for all me bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Texas Tech, me students borrow a median amount of $32,610 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $30,590 for all me majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the me program at Texas Tech is $305 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Texas Tech paid an average of $718 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $298 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| 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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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 247 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in me from Texas Tech. About 87% were men and 13% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas Tech University with a bachelor's in me.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 75 |
| White | 110 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 25 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Online degrees for the Texas Tech me bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Texas Tech Online Learning page.
The me program at Texas Tech awarded 26 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 81% of these degrees went to men with the other 19% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas Tech University with a master's in me.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the me majors at Texas Tech University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemical Engineering | 132 |
| Civil Engineering | 113 |
| Electrical Engineering | 111 |
| Industrial Engineering | 66 |
| Petroleum Engineering | 54 |
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