by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Texas Tech ranks among other schools offering degrees in chem eng.
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The bachelor's program at Texas Tech was ranked #66 on College Factual's Best Schools for chem eng list. It is also ranked #4 in Texas.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Texas Tech University handed out 96 bachelor's degrees in chemical engineering. This is an increase of 37% over the previous year when 70 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 23 students received their master’s degree in chem eng from Texas Tech. This makes it the #17 most popular school for chem eng master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 18 students received their doctoral degrees in chem eng in 2022, making the school the #16 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of chem eng students who receive their bachelor's degree at Texas Tech is $77,586. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $73,072 for all chem eng bachelor's degree recipients.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Texas Tech paid an average of $718 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $298 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are 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 |
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Of the 96 chem eng students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Texas Tech, about 59% were men and 41% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas Tech University with a bachelor's in chem eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 14 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the Texas Tech chem eng 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.
Of the 23 students who earned a master's degree in Chemical Engineering from Texas Tech in 2021-2022, 48% were men and 52% 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 chem eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chem eng majors at Texas Tech University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 280 |
| Civil Engineering | 113 |
| Electrical Engineering | 111 |
| Industrial Engineering | 66 |
| Petroleum Engineering | 54 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.