Biochemistry at Texas Tech University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Biochemistry, take a look at what Texas Tech University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Texas Tech University is in Lubbock, TX.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 53 biochemistry degrees were awarded at Texas Tech University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Texas Tech University
Online coursework is an option at Texas Tech University. Of 40,757 students, 5,648 (14%) studied exclusively online and 21,407 (53%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Biochemistry graduates at Texas Tech University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Biochemistry graduates at Texas Tech University are 64% women (34) and 36% men (19).
Biochemistry Bachelor’s Program at Texas Tech University
Among the 53 bachelor’s biochemistry graduates at Texas Tech University, 64% were women (34) and 36% were men (19).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biochemistry bachelor’s degree recipients at Texas Tech University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 27 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 10 |
| Black / African American | 5 |
| Asian | 5 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Minority students account for 45% of Biochemistry bachelor’s degree recipients at Texas Tech University, higher than the national average of 43%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Biochemistry Graduates
Graduates of the Biochemistry program at Texas Tech University go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying careers for Biochemistry majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $111,314 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | $107,979 |
| Food Science Technicians | $100,898 |
| Biological Technicians | $100,160 |
| Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $41,048 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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