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 #49. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #6 in Texas.
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.
The median salary of accounting students who receive their bachelor's degree at Texas Tech is $47,589. This is higher than $46,936, which is the national median for all accounting bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Texas Tech, accounting students borrow a median amount of $20,500 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all accounting bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $23,250.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the accounting program at Texas Tech is $245 per month.
At Texas Tech, a typical accounting student working on their master's degree borrrows about $21,200 in student loans. This means that these borrowers may have an easier time paying back their loans thatn the typical accounting graduate who borrows a median amount of $24,142.
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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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 $61,934 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all accounting graduates with a master's is $59,117.
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.