by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how Texas Tech University compares to other colleges that offer physics.
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Texas Tech University holds a strong position among schools offering physics. More specifically it was ranked #126 out of 259 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #6 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas | 6 |
| Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools in Texas | 6 |
| Best Physics Schools in Texas | 6 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 6 |
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 8 |
| Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 8 |
| Best Physics Schools in the Southwest Region | 8 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 8 |
| Best Value Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas | 13 |
| Best Value Physics Master’s Degree Schools in Texas | 13 |
| Best Value Physics Schools in Texas | 13 |
| College Major Best Value | 13 |
During the most recent reporting year, Texas Tech University awarded 20 bachelor’s degrees in physics.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Texas Tech University, physics students borrow a median amount of $25,000 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 |
Learn more about Texas Tech University tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 60% of physics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 40% went to women.
The largest share of physics bachelor’s degree graduates at Texas Tech University are Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 35% 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 physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
For the most recent academic year available, 70% of physics master’s degrees went to men and 30% went to women.
The largest share of physics master’s degree graduates at Texas Tech University were White. Roughly 50% 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 master’s in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent graduating class, 50% of physics doctoral degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of physics doctoral degree graduates at Texas Tech University are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 100% 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 doctoral in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the physics majors at Texas Tech University.