Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is a public 4-year college in Lubbock, Texas with 1,482 undergraduates.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center tuition, cost and net price
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center graduation rate, earnings and debt
- Former students earned a median of $97,667 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $12,500 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 13% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center majors and what graduates earn
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center awarded bachelor's degrees in 4 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from nursing ($89,234).
All 4 majors at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
| Major | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | 931 | $81,994 | $89,234 | $11,675 |
| Health administration | 41 | $60,669 | $80,639 | $14,888 |
| Medical lab science | 48 | $69,796 | $75,237 | $14,500 |
| Speech-language pathology | 64 | $25,562 | $63,026 | $13,776 |
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Graduate programs at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
22 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.
Show 22 graduate programs
| Program | Degree | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health administration | Master's | 253 | $70,419 | $32,974 |
| Medicine | Professional doctorate | 165 | n/a | n/a |
| Nursing | Master's | 162 | $110,938 | $44,016 |
| Pharmacy | Professional doctorate | 100 | n/a | n/a |
| Allied health (PA, radiography, therapy and more) | Master's | 82 | $109,849 | $84,658 |
| Physical and occupational therapy | Doctoral | 72 | $77,392 | $72,025 |
| Physical and occupational therapy | Professional doctorate | 72 | n/a | n/a |
| Public health | Master's | 68 | $60,127 | $37,583 |
| Mental health counseling | Master's | 46 | $54,863 | $59,166 |
| Speech-language pathology | Master's | 41 | $66,105 | $41,000 |
| Nursing | Doctoral | 33 | $119,339 | $61,500 |
| Biochemistry and molecular biology | Master's | 21 | $67,034 | $37,610 |
| Physical and occupational therapy | Master's | 21 | $74,244 | $58,484 |
| Biology | Doctoral | 13 | n/a | n/a |
| Medical Illustration and Informatics | Master's | 13 | n/a | n/a |
| Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities | Master's | 13 | n/a | n/a |
| Speech-language pathology | Professional doctorate | 12 | n/a | n/a |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | Master's | 12 | n/a | n/a |
| Pharmacy | Doctoral | 10 | $110,071 | $136,167 |
| Biotechnology | Master's | 6 | n/a | n/a |
| Pharmacy | Master's | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Biology | Master's | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Students and location
- 1,482 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 87% women, 13% men
- 7 students for every faculty member
- Setting: large city
- Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Frequently asked questions
How much do Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $97,667 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.