All Texas Tech University majors by area
- Science & Math · 19
- Engineering · 13
- Business & Finance · 12
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 11
- Humanities & Languages · 10
- Arts & Design · 6
- Communications & Media · 4
- Health & Medicine · 3
- Education · 2
- Technology & Computing · 2
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geology / Earth Science | $49,727 | $74,591 | $25,750 |
| Chemistry | $31,573 | $70,673 | $27,243 |
| Mathematics | $45,476 | $69,664 | $29,750 |
| Microbiological Sciences and Immunology | $27,445 | $69,628 | $22,985 |
| Biochemistry | $32,027 | $63,013 | $25,000 |
| Biology | $30,608 | $57,789 | $24,875 |
| Agriculture | $54,596 | $57,343 | $27,000 |
| Animal Sciences | $34,933 | $55,753 | $21,369 |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services | $34,598 | $54,498 | $18,750 |
| Agricultural Public Services | $36,134 | $50,248 | $20,500 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | $36,601 | $48,134 | $24,000 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | — | — | — |
| Cell / Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences | — | — | — |
| Environmental / Natural Resources Management and Policy | — | — | — |
| Food Science and Technology | — | — | — |
| Physics | $57,435 | — | $25,000 |
| Physiology | — | — | — |
| Plant Sciences | — | — | — |
| Zoology / Animal Biology | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petroleum Engineering | $80,460 | $139,864 | $26,090 |
| Electrical Engineering | $79,544 | $107,110 | $26,000 |
| Construction Engineering | $75,421 | $102,312 | $24,098 |
| Chemical Engineering | $77,586 | $99,747 | $28,000 |
| Industrial Engineering | $71,545 | $98,266 | $29,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $73,268 | $98,113 | $25,396 |
| Computer Engineering | $85,619 | $92,615 | $27,000 |
| Environmental Engineering | $76,708 | $90,143 | $19,750 |
| Civil Engineering | $74,655 | $89,969 | $27,000 |
| Interior Architecture | $45,345 | $64,751 | $21,950 |
| Architecture | $39,060 | $63,871 | $21,699 |
| Energy Systems Technologies / Technicians | — | — | — |
| Landscape Architecture | $54,701 | — | $27,000 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting | $63,059 | $89,891 | $21,673 |
| Finance | $58,535 | $86,795 | $21,500 |
| Business | — | $86,278 | — |
| Business Administration | $53,528 | $75,702 | $21,174 |
| Marketing | $49,773 | $72,953 | $21,117 |
| Agricultural Business | $50,509 | $69,689 | $19,588 |
| Economics | $44,292 | $68,973 | $27,125 |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations | $36,686 | $66,440 | $22,317 |
| Hospitality Management | $41,506 | $57,221 | $22,500 |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | — | — | — |
| Human Resources | — | — | — |
| International Business | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Writing | $39,943 | $60,563 | $21,500 |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $40,600 | $58,375 | $28,713 |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $50,664 | $57,262 | $22,800 |
| International / Global Studies | $33,504 | $56,496 | $21,500 |
| History | $38,687 | $52,969 | $22,250 |
| English | $26,518 | $50,849 | $20,500 |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | $25,814 | $47,290 | $19,750 |
| Geography and Environmental Studies | — | — | — |
| Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Music | $49,906 | $57,043 | $27,816 |
| Studio Art | $34,428 | $50,892 | $27,846 |
| Theatre | $28,933 | $30,074 | $26,500 |
| Dance | — | — | — |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | — | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Relations and Advertising | $41,023 | $62,247 | $21,500 |
| Communications | $34,028 | $58,196 | $25,000 |
| Journalism | $29,622 | $53,206 | $23,250 |
| Broadcasting / Digital Media | $31,546 | $50,279 | $24,250 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dietetics | — | $62,457 | $20,500 |
| Nutrition Science | $23,843 | $62,087 | $24,250 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $33,705 | $59,001 | $23,490 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education | — | — | — |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $82,521 | $113,062 | $23,197 |
| Information Science / Studies | $55,081 | $81,289 | $25,000 |
College Scorecard field of study, latest release: median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, 1 and 4 years after graduating; median federal loan debt. — means too few graduates to report.
From major to career
Mechanical Engineering → Mechanical engineer
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 11.2% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Public Relations and Advertising → Public relations specialist
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 1.8% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former Texas Tech University students earn a median $62,454 ten years after starting college, more than 86% of Texas colleges we cover. 69% graduate within six years.
Texas Tech University majors questions
How many majors does Texas Tech University offer?
Texas Tech University offers 82 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Science & Math and Engineering.
What is the highest-paying major at Texas Tech University?
Petroleum Engineering graduates from Texas Tech University earn a median $139,864 four years after graduating, the highest of the 60 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $26,090.
Which Texas Tech University majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Theatre graduates earn the least: a median $30,074 four years after graduating.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to Texas Tech University overview