Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access and in-state Texas residents. no major red flags in the data. graduates earn a median of $100,600 within 10 years.
About This School
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is a public institution located in Lubbock, Texas with approximately 1,482 undergraduate students enrolled. Typical graduates earn $100,600 within 10 years of enrollment.
The Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) is a public medical school based in Lubbock, Texas, with additional campuses in Abilene, Amarillo, Dallas, and the Permian Basin. TTUHSC serves more than 100 counties in the western portion of Texas. The university is a separate institution from Texas Tech University; both universities are among five universities that are part of the Texas Tech University System. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso, founded in 1969 as a branch campus of TTUHSC, became a separate institution in 2013.
This is a strong option for students committed to health sciences careers, especially those looking to serve rural and underserved communities across West Texas — the median earnings of $100,600 a decade out reflect a focused, career-ready graduate population. The relatively low median debt of $11,250 at graduation is a genuine standout, meaning most students aren't starting their careers buried in loans. The small undergraduate enrollment of 1,374 signals this isn't a traditional four-year experience, so be clear-eyed that you're entering a specialized, professional pipeline rather than a broad university environment.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.
Admissions
SAT Scores
ACT Scores
Cost & Financial Aid
Financial Aid
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 36% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
What Each Major Actually Earns
Median earnings four years after graduation, by major, next to the national median for that same major at every college. The school-wide average hides this: at most schools the spread between the best- and worst-paying majors is far wider than the gap between schools.
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center graduates earn most above the national rate in Health and Medical Administrative Services ($80,639 vs $58,716 nationally).
| Major | Grads | Here | National | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 915 | $89,234 | $88,910 | +$324 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | 83 | $63,026 | $58,928 | +$4,098 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 65 | $80,639 | $58,716 | +$21,923 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | 45 | $75,237 | $75,975 | −$738 |
U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field-of-study data. Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled four years after completing a bachelor's degreehere. Majors with too few graduates to report are omitted for privacy, so this is not the school's full program list.
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 (1,482 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
3601 4th Street
Lubbock, TX 79430
Official Links
Schools Like This in Texas
Texarkana College
Texarkana, TX · Public
Lamar State College-Port Arthur
Port Arthur, TX · Public
Galveston College
Galveston, TX · Public
Lamar State College-Orange
Orange, TX · Public
Sul Ross State University
Alpine, TX · Public
Panola College
Carthage, TX · Public
See How Colleges Compare
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is one of thousands of colleges in our data studies, each built from the same U.S. Department of Education data shown on this page. Compare schools head to head:
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.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
- Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
All school names, logos, and trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Their use on this page is for identification purposes only and does not imply endorsement or affiliation with CollegeHelpGuide.