by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Texas Tech University compares to other colleges that offer general psychology.
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Texas Tech University is in the top 10% of the country for general psychology. More specifically it was ranked #196 out of 1,305 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #8 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas | 8 |
| Best General Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in Texas | 8 |
| Best General Psychology Schools in Texas | 8 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 8 |
| Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 12 |
| Best General Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 12 |
| Best General Psychology Schools in the Southwest Region | 12 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 12 |
| Best Value General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas | 54 |
| Best Value General Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in Texas | 54 |
| Best Value General Psychology Schools in Texas | 54 |
| College Major Best Value | 54 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Texas Tech University awarded 377 bachelor’s degrees in general psychology.
General Psychology students who finish a bachelor’s at Texas Tech University earn a median of $42,334 a year. This is lower than $63,780, the median for all majors at Texas Tech University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Texas Tech University, general psychology graduates take on a median debt of $23,250 in student loans. This is lower than $24,305, the typical median for all majors at Texas Tech University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,935 | $21,240 |
| Fees | $2,917 | $2,917 |
Find out more about Texas Tech University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 23% of general psychology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 77% went to women.
The largest share of general psychology bachelor’s degree graduates at Texas Tech University were White. About 54% 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 general psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 33 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 108 |
| White | 203 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 20 |
For the most recent academic year available, 38% of general psychology master’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The majority of general psychology master’s degree graduates at Texas Tech University were White. About 54% 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 general psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the general psychology majors at Texas Tech University.
This general psychology program at Texas Tech University includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 390 |
Texas Tech University awarded 390 degrees in psychology, general in the most recent reporting year — 76% to women and 24% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (54%).