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. In addition, we cover how Texas Tech ranks in comparison to other schools with chemistry programs.
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The bachelor's program at Texas Tech was ranked #122 on College Factual's Best Schools for chemistry list. It is also ranked #7 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools | 76 |
| Best Chemistry Graduate Degree Schools | 86 |
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 113 |
| Best Chemistry Schools | 122 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Texas Tech University handed out 25 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is a decrease of 31% over the previous year when 36 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in chemistry from Texas Tech. This makes it the #182 most popular school for chemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 13 students received their doctoral degrees in chemistry in 2022, making the school the #76 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of chemistry students who receive their bachelor's degree at Texas Tech is $31,573. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $42,660 for all chemistry 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. 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 |
Learn more about Texas Tech tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 60% of chemistry bachelor's degrees went to men and 40% 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 chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the Texas Tech chemistry 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.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 2 students graduated with a master's degree in chemistry from Texas Tech. About 50% were men and 50% 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 chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chemistry majors at Texas Tech University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 39 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 33 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 5 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.