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. In addition, we cover how Texas Tech ranks in comparison to other schools with psychology programs.
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Texas Tech is in the top 10% of the country for psychology. More specifically it was ranked #64 out of 979 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in Texas.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Texas Tech University handed out 303 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is a decrease of 12% over the previous year when 345 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in psychology from Texas Tech. This makes it the #240 most popular school for psychology master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of psychology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Texas Tech is $33,647. This is higher than $31,484, which is the national median for all psychology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Texas Tech, psychology students borrow a median amount of $29,859 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,532 for all psychology majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the psychology program at Texas Tech is $291 per month.
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. 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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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 303 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in psychology from Texas Tech. About 21% were men and 79% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 50% 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 psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 20 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 103 |
| White | 152 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 12 |
Texas Tech does not offer an online option for its psychology 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.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 8 students graduated with a master's degree in psychology from Texas Tech. About 25% were men and 75% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 88% 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 psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at Texas Tech University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 36 |
| Child Development & Psychology | 16 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.