by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how Texas Tech ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in consumer economics.
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The bachelor's program at Texas Tech was ranked #7 on College Factual's Best Schools for consumer economics list. It is also ranked #1 in Texas.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Texas Tech University handed out 35 bachelor's degrees in family & consumer economics. This is a decrease of 40% over the previous year when 58 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 59 students received their master’s degree in consumer economics from Texas Tech. This makes it the #2 most popular school for consumer economics master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of consumer economics students who receive their bachelor's degree at Texas Tech is $53,997. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $40,141 for all consumer economics bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Texas Tech was $718 per credit hour for out-of-state students. 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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The consumer economics program at Texas Tech awarded 35 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 69% of these degrees went to men with the other 31% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% of 2022 graduates were in 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 consumer economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Texas Tech does not offer an online option for its consumer economics 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.
Consumer Economics majors graduating with a master's degree from Texas Tech make a median salary of $75,686 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all consumer economics graduates with a master's is $50,908.
Of the 43 consumer economics students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Texas Tech, about 67% were men and 33% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas Tech University with a master's in consumer economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the consumer economics majors at Texas Tech University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Family & Consumer Sciences | 363 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | 201 |
| Housing | 4 |
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