Texas Tech University
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want a major research university experience. no major red flags in the data. solid earnings of $61,600 within 10 years.
About This School
Texas Tech University is a public institution located in Lubbock, Texas with approximately 32,446 undergraduate students enrolled. Texas Tech University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 71%. The average net price after financial aid is $20,071 per year. The graduation rate is 67%, and the typical graduate earns $61,600 within 10 years of enrollment.
Texas Tech University is a public research university in Lubbock, Texas, United States. Established in 1923 and called Texas Technological College until 1969, it is the flagship institution of the five-institution Texas Tech University System. As of fall 2025, the university enrolled 42,455 students, making it the sixth-largest university in Texas.
The numbers here tell a reasonably encouraging story: median debt at graduation is a low $15,250, and graduates earn a solid $61,600 ten years out, making the $20,071 average annual cost look like a fair deal for a large public research university. Worth considering if you want a big campus experience with strong school spirit and accessible admissions (71% acceptance rate), especially for programs like agriculture, business, or engineering where Tech has a real reputation in Texas. The one honest concern is a 67% graduation rate — not terrible, but it means roughly one in three students doesn't finish, so incoming students should think seriously about major fit and campus support resources before committing.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (32,446 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
Texas Tech University
Broadway and University Avenue
Lubbock, TX 79409-5005
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
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- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
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