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The bachelor's program at Texas Tech was ranked #175 on College Factual's Best Schools for social sciences list. It is also ranked #7 in Texas.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Texas Tech University handed out 310 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 319 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 28 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from Texas Tech. This makes it the #149 most popular school for social sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in social sciences in 2022, making the school the #123 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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 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 310 social sciences students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Texas Tech, about 52% were men and 48% 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 23 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 100 |
| White | 154 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 15 |
If you’re one of the many students who want the flexibility of distance learning courses, you’ll be happy to hear that Texas Tech offers online option in its social sciences bachelor’s degree program. 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, 22 social sciences majors earned their master's degree from Texas Tech. Of these graduates, 55% were men and 45% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Texas Tech are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 59% 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 master's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at Texas Tech University.
Social Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 139 |
| Sociology | 98 |
| Economics | 73 |
| Anthropology | 24 |
| Geography & Cartography | 19 |
| International Relations & National Security | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Journalism | 882 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 646 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 231 |
| English Language & Literature | 113 |
| History | 92 |
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