Business & Commerce at Texas Tech University
If you plan to study Business & Commerce, you may want to check out the program at Texas Tech University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Texas Tech University is in Lubbock, TX.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 281 business & commerce degrees were awarded at Texas Tech University.
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Online & Distance Learning 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.
Business & Commerce Rankings at Texas Tech University
Rankings can help you compare Texas Tech University’s Business & Commerce program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #3 of 74 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #3 of 47 |
| Best Value | Texas | #38 of 48 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #47 of 567 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #62 of 75 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #415 of 561 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #3 of 74 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #3 of 47 |
| Best Value | Texas | #38 of 48 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #47 of 567 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #62 of 75 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #415 of 561 |
Earnings for Business & Commerce Graduates from Texas Tech University
Graduates of Texas Tech University’s Business & Commerce program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $61,842 |
| 2 years | $66,401 |
| 4 years | $83,158 |
| 5 years | $86,344 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Business & Commerce graduates from Texas Tech University take home a median $83,158, compared with $63,780 for all Texas Tech University graduates — about 30% higher than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Business & Commerce graduates at Texas Tech University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Business & Commerce graduates at Texas Tech University are 45% women (127) and 55% men (154).
Business & Commerce Bachelor’s Program at Texas Tech University
Among the 23 bachelor’s business & commerce graduates at Texas Tech University, 13% were women (3) and 87% were men (20).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Business & Commerce bachelor’s degree recipients at Texas Tech University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 16 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 6 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 26% of Business & Commerce bachelor’s degree recipients at Texas Tech University, below the national average of 37%.*
Business & Commerce Master’s Program at Texas Tech University
Of the 245 master’s business & commerce graduates at Texas Tech University, 49% were women (119) and 51% were men (126).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Business & Commerce master’s degree recipients at Texas Tech University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 135 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 57 |
| Black / African American | 14 |
| Asian | 24 |
| Two or More Races | 12 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
Minority students account for 44% of Business & Commerce master’s degree recipients at Texas Tech University, higher than the national average of 28%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Business & Commerce Concentrations at Texas Tech University
The Business & Commerce program at Texas Tech University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Business & Commerce | 281 |
Top-Paying Careers for Business & Commerce Graduates
Those who complete Business & Commerce program at Texas Tech University work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid careers for Business & Commerce majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling | $170,172 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Biofuels Production Managers | $164,096 |
| Geothermal Production Managers | $160,381 |
| Administrative Services Managers | $158,084 |
| Facilities Managers | $157,669 |
| Social and Community Service Managers | $156,089 |
| General and Operations Managers | $149,694 |
| Biomass Power Plant Managers | $146,025 |
| Chief Executives | $138,534 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.