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 other interdisciplinary studies.
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Texas Tech was ranked #24 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for other interdisciplinary studies 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 #4 in Texas.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Texas Tech University handed out 195 bachelor's degrees in other multi/interdisciplinary studies. This is an increase of 4% over the previous year when 188 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 15 students received their master’s degree in other interdisciplinary studies from Texas Tech. This makes it the #21 most popular school for other interdisciplinary studies master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of other interdisciplinary studies students who receive their bachelor's degree at Texas Tech is $50,664. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $38,651 for all other interdisciplinary studies bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Texas Tech, other interdisciplinary studies students borrow a median amount of $24,376 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $23,642 for all other interdisciplinary studies majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the other interdisciplinary studies program at Texas Tech is $221 per month.
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. 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 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 51% of other interdisciplinary studies bachelor's degrees went to men and 49% went to women.
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, 53% 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 other interdisciplinary studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 63 |
| White | 103 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Texas Tech does not offer an online option for its other interdisciplinary studies 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.
Other Interdisciplinary Studies majors graduating with a master's degree from Texas Tech make a median salary of $43,550 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $58,992.
Of the 27 other interdisciplinary studies students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Texas Tech, about 26% were men and 74% 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 other interdisciplinary studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the other interdisciplinary studies majors at Texas Tech University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nutrition Science | 99 |
| Data Science | 69 |
| Biological & Physical Science | 42 |
| Museum Studies | 16 |
| International Studies | 8 |
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