Texas Tech University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Texas Tech University at a glance

• 32,394

  students enrolled

• 10,469

  degrees and certificates a year

• 69%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $19,070

  average net price a year

  Tuition $8,935 in state, $21,534 out of state

• $52,588

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $62,454

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  91% working

Executive education programs and Career retraining programs listed on its site.

What students study

AI and data programs

Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.

The job market around Texas Tech University

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Lubbock County, where the college is.

• 139

  open professional jobs

• 16

  entry level

• 1%

  ask for AI skills

  2 jobs

• 3.7%

  unemployment in Lubbock County

  2026-09 · up 0.1 points from a year earlier

• $63,367

  median household income

  Lubbock County

• 41%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.4% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, engineering, communication & journalism, which lead to finance (6 open), sales (26 open), operations (36 open), marketing (3 open), human resources (4 open).

Hiring most: Mastec (8), American Civil Constructors (7), Prosperity Bancshares (6), Snelling (6), Maximus (5), Terracon Consultants (5), Safeway (4), Albertsons Companies (3).

What they hire for: Operations (36), Sales (26), Engineering (13), Legal (7), Finance (6), Administration (5). Operations jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: South Plains Workforce Development Board.

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

Similar colleges in Texas

• The University of Texas at ArlingtonArlington · 32,294 students
• The University of Texas at San AntonioSan Antonio · 30,580 students
• University of North TexasDenton · 34,341 students
• Austin Community College DistrictAustin · 30,189 students
• The University of Texas Rio Grande ValleyEdinburg · 28,666 students
• Texas State UniversitySan Marcos · 36,177 students

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Common questions

How big is Texas Tech University?

Texas Tech University enrolls about 32,394 students and is a public 4-year institution in Lubbock, Texas. It awards about 10,469 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Texas Tech University?

69% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Texas Tech University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $52,588 six years after entry and $62,454 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Texas Tech University offer AI or data science degrees?

Yes. Texas Tech University awarded degrees or certificates in data science (master) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.

Are there jobs near Texas Tech University?

139 open professional jobs are listed in Lubbock County, 16 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. Mastec has the most openings.