Below are the key facts about this program at Texas Tech University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #15 out of 20 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Texas Tech University as a strong choice for chemistry, placing at #310 out of 384 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Schools | 310 of 384 |
| Best Chemistry Schools in Texas | 18 of 24 |
| Best Chemistry Schools in the Southwest Region | 23 of 31 |
The following degree levels are available for chemistry at Texas Tech University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 26 |
| Master’s | 3 |
| Doctoral | 13 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Texas Tech University awarded 26 bachelor’s degrees in chemistry.
Texas Tech University holds a strong position among schools offering chemistry at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #15 out of 20 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas | 15 |
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 20 |
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 284 |
Chemistry students who finish a bachelor’s at Texas Tech University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $59,067 a year. This is below $63,780, the median for all majors at Texas Tech University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Texas Tech University, chemistry graduates take on a median debt of $27,243 in student loans. This is above $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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Among recent graduates, 38% of chemistry bachelor’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The largest share of chemistry bachelor’s degree graduates at Texas Tech University are White. Approximately 62% 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 chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Texas Tech University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Chemistry | 3 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Chemistry | 13 |