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. We've also included details on how Texas Tech ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in anthropology.
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The bachelor's program at Texas Tech was ranked #147 on College Factual's Best Schools for anthropology list. It is also ranked #8 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 143 |
| Best Anthropology Schools | 147 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Texas Tech University handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 21 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in anthropology from Texas Tech. This makes it the #66 most popular school for anthropology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Anthropology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Texas Tech go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $30,385 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $27,806 for all anthropology 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. 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 |
Learn more about Texas Tech tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 19 anthropology majors earned their bachelor's degree from Texas Tech. Of these graduates, 21% were men and 79% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 63% 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 anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the Texas Tech anthropology 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.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 5 students graduated with a master's degree in anthropology from Texas Tech. About 20% were men and 80% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 80% 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 anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the anthropology majors at Texas Tech University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 139 |
| Sociology | 98 |
| Economics | 73 |
| Geography & Cartography | 19 |
| International Relations & National Security | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.