by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how Texas Tech ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biological science.
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Texas Tech was ranked #13 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for biological science majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biological & Physical Science Graduate Degree Schools | 4 |
| Best Biological & Physical Science Master’s Degree Schools | 4 |
| Best Biological & Physical Science Schools | 13 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Texas Tech University handed out 4 bachelor's degrees in biological & physical science. This is a decrease of 20% over the previous year when 5 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 28 students received their master’s degree in biological science from Texas Tech. This makes it the #4 most popular school for biological science master’s degree candidates in the country.
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 |
Learn more about Texas Tech tuition and fees.
The biological science program at Texas Tech awarded 4 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 50% of these degrees went to men with the other 50% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2022 graduates were in 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 biological science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Texas Tech does not offer an online option for its biological science 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.
Of the 38 students who earned a master's degree in Biological & Physical Science from Texas Tech in 2021-2022, 63% were men and 37% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas Tech University with a master's in biological science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biological science majors at Texas Tech University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 222 |
| Nutrition Science | 99 |
| Data Science | 69 |
| Museum Studies | 16 |
| International Studies | 8 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.