by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Texas Tech University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #14 out of 17 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 economics, ranked #369 out of 471 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Schools | 369 of 471 |
| Best Economics Schools in Texas | 15 of 20 |
| Best Economics Schools in the Southwest Region | 19 of 27 |
Here is each degree level granted in economics at Texas Tech University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 62 |
| Master’s | 18 |
| Doctoral | 8 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Texas Tech University awarded 62 bachelor’s degrees in economics.
Texas Tech University ranks competitively among schools offering economics at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #14 out of 17 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas | 14 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 19 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 307 |
Economics majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Texas Tech University earn a median of $55,622 a year. This is below $63,780, the median for all majors at Texas Tech University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Texas Tech University, economics graduates take on a median debt of $27,125 in student loans. This is higher 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 |
Read more about Texas Tech University tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 71% of economics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 29% went to women.
The largest share of economics bachelor’s degree graduates at Texas Tech University were White. About 60% 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 economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Texas Tech University awarded 11 bachelor’s degrees in international economics recently — 36% to women and 64% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (64%).
Graduate study is also available at Texas Tech University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Economics | 18 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Economics | 8 |
