Texas Tech University

What are the graduation rates for students at Texas Tech University?

Texas Tech's reported six-year graduation rate is 69% for the measured first-time student cohort, while its four-year rate is 47%. The gap shows why students comparing colleges should pay attention to the time horizon: completion within six years and completion within four years are different outcomes.

The reported first-year retention rate is 85%, meaning that most students in the measured entering cohort returned the following fall. Graduation rates for first-time, full-time students do not describe every enrollee's experience, particularly that of transfer, part-time, or returning adult students. Nor do they establish why an individual student did or did not graduate. Students concerned about time to degree can compare their proposed course sequence with advising requirements and the frequency with which essential classes are offered.

What is the earning potential for graduates at Texas Tech University?

College Scorecard program data report earnings measured one year after completion for federally aided graduates in reported fields of study. These are program-level measures for the graduates included in the federal data, not a starting-salary offer or a prediction for everyone who studies a subject.

Examples of reported one-year median earnings include $89,229 for petroleum engineering, $69,234 for computer and information sciences, $49,470 for business administration and management, and $29,061 for psychology. The differences are useful when comparing fields, but they do not isolate the effect of a Texas Tech degree. Occupation, location, additional schooling, and which graduates have measurable earnings all influence the figures. Students should also compare the exact credential level and program definition in the Scorecard record before using a number to evaluate a specific degree.

For career planning rather than outcome measurement, Texas Tech offers career counseling, résumé and interview assistance, job-search resources, employer events, and career fairs. An internship may be valuable or required by a particular program, but there is no university-wide internship requirement for every student.