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 ethnic diversity of these students, and more. Also, learn how Texas Tech ranks among other schools offering degrees in geography.
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The geography major at Texas Tech is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Geography & Cartography. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geography & Cartography Graduate Certificate Schools | 13 |
| Best Geography & Cartography Graduate Degree Schools | 30 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Texas Tech University handed out 5 bachelor's degrees in geography & cartography. This is a decrease of 44% over the previous year when 9 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in geography from Texas Tech. This makes it the #34 most popular school for geography master’s degree candidates in the country.
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. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| 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.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 5 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in geography from Texas Tech. About 60% were men and 40% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Texas Tech are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 60% of students 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 geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Texas Tech does not offer an online option for its geography bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Texas Tech Online Learning page.
All of the 3 students who graduated with a Master’s in geography from Texas Tech in 2022 were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Texas Tech are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students 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 geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geography majors at Texas Tech University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 139 |
| Sociology | 98 |
| Economics | 73 |
| Anthropology | 24 |
| International Relations & National Security | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.