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Chemical Engineering at Texas Tech University

Chemical Engineering at Texas Tech University

If you plan to study Chemical Engineering, take a look at what Texas Tech University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Texas Tech University sits in Lubbock, TX.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 84 chemical engineering graduations were recorded at Texas Tech University.

Online Class Availability at Texas Tech University

Distance learning is available at Texas Tech University. Among 40,757 students, 5,648 (14%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 21,407 (53%) took at least some classes online.

Chemical Engineering Rankings at Texas Tech University

Rankings can help you compare Texas Tech University’s Chemical Engineering program against other schools offering the same major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Texas #6 of 10
Best Value Texas #9 of 10
Best Schools (Quality) Southwest (Region) #10 of 17
Best Value Southwest (Region) #15 of 17
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #95 of 159
Best Value Nationwide #96 of 159

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Texas #6 of 10
Best Value Texas #9 of 10
Best Schools (Quality) Southwest (Region) #10 of 17
Best Value Southwest (Region) #15 of 17
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #95 of 159
Best Value Nationwide #96 of 159

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Texas #6 of 10
Best Value Texas #9 of 10
Best Schools (Quality) Southwest (Region) #10 of 17
Best Value Southwest (Region) #15 of 17
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #95 of 159
Best Value Nationwide #96 of 159

Earnings for Chemical Engineering Graduates from Texas Tech University

Graduates of Texas Tech University’s Chemical Engineering program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Chemical Engineering at Texas Tech University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $75,153
2 years $69,338
3 years $80,178
4 years $92,466
5 years $96,061

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Chemical Engineering graduates from Texas Tech University take home a median $92,466, compared with $63,780 for all Texas Tech University graduates — about 45% higher than the school-wide median.

Chemical Engineering earnings compared with all majors at Texas Tech University

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Chemical Engineering graduates from Texas Tech University comes in at $28,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Chemical Engineering graduates at Texas Tech University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Chemical Engineering graduates at Texas Tech University are 43% women (36) and 57% men (48).

Chemical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Texas Tech University

Among the 56 bachelor’s chemical engineering degrees awarded at Texas Tech University, 46% were women (26) and 54% were men (30).

Texas Tech University gender breakdown of Chemical Engineering Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Chemical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Texas Tech University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 25
Hispanic / Latino 13
Black / African American 5
Asian 4
Two or More Races 3
International (Nonresident) 6
Racial-ethnic diversity of Chemical Engineering majors at Texas Tech University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 45% of Chemical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Texas Tech University, above the national average of 34%.*

Chemical Engineering Master’s Program at Texas Tech University

Of the 19 master’s chemical engineering degrees awarded at Texas Tech University, 42% were women (8) and 58% were men (11).

Texas Tech University gender breakdown of Chemical Engineering Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Chemical Engineering master’s degree recipients at Texas Tech University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 3
International (Nonresident) 16
Racial-ethnic diversity of Chemical Engineering majors at Texas Tech University

Chemical Engineering Doctoral Program at Texas Tech University

Among the 9 doctoral chemical engineering graduates at Texas Tech University, 22% were women (2) and 78% were men (7).

Texas Tech University gender breakdown of Chemical Engineering Doctoral degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Chemical Engineering doctoral degree recipients at Texas Tech University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 1
Black / African American 1
Asian 1
International (Nonresident) 6
Racial-ethnic diversity of Chemical Engineering majors at Texas Tech University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 22% of Chemical Engineering doctoral degree recipients at Texas Tech University, higher than the national average of 16%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Chemical Engineering Concentrations at Texas Tech University

This Chemical Engineering program at Texas Tech University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
General Chemical Engineering 84

Highest-Paying Careers for Chemical Engineering Graduates

Students who finish Chemical Engineering program at Texas Tech University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Chemical Engineering majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Engineers, All Other $136,628
Chemical Engineers $130,903
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers $121,651
Solar Energy Systems Engineers $116,775
Mechatronics Engineers $115,569
Microsystems Engineers $104,558
Architectural and Engineering Managers $101,277
Wind Energy Engineers $98,460
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers $89,263
Photonics Engineers $84,667

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