by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Texas Tech ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in liberal arts.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for liberal arts majors, Texas Tech came in at #58. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #5 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 48 |
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools | 58 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Texas Tech University handed out 230 bachelor's degrees in liberal arts general studies. This is an increase of 17% over the previous year when 197 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of liberal arts students who receive their bachelor's degree at Texas Tech is $40,600. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $36,340 for all liberal arts bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Texas Tech, liberal arts students borrow a median amount of $30,372 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $19,782 for all liberal arts majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the liberal arts program at Texas Tech is $292 per month.
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During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Texas Tech paid an average of $718 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $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 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 230 students earned a bachelor's degree in liberal arts from Texas Tech. About 62% of these graduates were women and the other 38% were men.
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, 57% 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 liberal arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 57 |
| White | 131 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 13 |
Online degrees for the Texas Tech liberal arts bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Texas Tech Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the liberal arts majors at Texas Tech University.
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