Chemistry at Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX · Bachelor's Degree · about 26 graduates a year
Texas Tech University graduates in chemistry earn 9% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 39% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Texas Tech University Compares for Chemistry
All 209 colleges reporting chemistry earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | College of the Holy Cross Worcester, MA | $93,122 | $82,004 | #10 | $47,313 |
| 2 | The College of New Jersey Ewing, NJ | $90,396 | $79,339 | #14 | — |
| 3 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $88,364 | $77,814 | #20 | $62,511 |
| 4 | New York University New York, NY | $86,197 | $82,042 | #9 | $37,249 |
| 5 | University of Connecticut Storrs, CT | $84,609 | $76,175 | #25 | $52,216 |
| 6 | University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus Waterbury, CT | $84,609 | $76,175 | #26 | $52,216 |
| 7 | University of Connecticut-Avery Point Groton, CT | $84,609 | $76,175 | #27 | $52,216 |
| 8 | University of Connecticut-Stamford Stamford, CT | $84,609 | $76,175 | #28 | $52,216 |
| 9 | University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus Hartford, CT | $84,609 | $76,175 | #29 | $52,216 |
| 10 | University of Delaware Newark, DE | $84,428 | $83,922 | #2 | $54,055 |
| … | |||||
| 70 | Baldwin Wallace University Berea, OH | $71,252 | $76,037 | #30 | — |
| 71 | Portland State University Portland, OR | $70,948 | $71,366 | #52 | $35,395 |
| 72 | California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Pomona, CA | $70,741 | $64,370 | #134 | $43,294 |
| 73 | Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX | $70,673 | $71,854 | #44 | $31,573 |
| 74 | Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI | $70,611 | $74,451 | #35 | $46,496 |
| 75 | Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville Edwardsville, IL | $70,541 | $69,306 | #71 | $46,659 |
| 76 | University of Pittsburgh-Bradford Bradford, PA | $70,206 | $71,400 | #48 | $43,571 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Texas Tech University chemistry graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $31,573 one year after graduating and $70,673 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Texas Tech University rank for chemistry?
Among 209 colleges reporting earnings for chemistry graduates, Texas Tech University ranks #73 by median pay four years after graduation, and #44 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is chemistry at Texas Tech University worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% more than the national median for chemistry ($65,120), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,487.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.