by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how Texas Tech ranks among other schools offering degrees in accounting.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for accounting majors, Texas Tech came in at #37. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #3 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools | 33 |
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 36 |
| Best Accounting Graduate Degree Schools | 36 |
| Best Accounting Schools | 37 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Texas Tech University handed out 222 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is an increase of 19% over the previous year when 187 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 119 students received their master’s degree in accounting from Texas Tech. This makes it the #29 most popular school for accounting master’s degree candidates in the country.
Accounting majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Texas Tech go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $63,059 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $53,483 for all accounting bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Texas Tech, accounting students borrow a median amount of $35,234 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,621 for all accounting majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the accounting program at Texas Tech is $245 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Texas Tech was $718 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $298 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| 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.
Of the 222 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Accounting from Texas Tech in 2021-2022, 58% were men and 42% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 65% 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 accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46 |
| White | 144 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 12 |
Online degrees for the Texas Tech accounting 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.
Accounting majors graduating with a master's degree from Texas Tech make a median salary of $65,786 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $68,141.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 115 students earned a master's degree in accounting from Texas Tech. About 50% of these graduates were women and the other 50% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 66% 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 master's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23 |
| White | 76 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at Texas Tech University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 500 |
| Marketing | 404 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 367 |
| General Business/Commerce | 340 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 64 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.