# Texas Tech University: Biochemistry (bachelor's)

Lubbock, TX. IPEDS 229115, CIP 26.02. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/texas-tech-university/majors/biochemistry

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $32,027
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $63,013 (U.S. median for this major: $65,097 across 110 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,000 (U.S. median $21,626)
- Rank in TX: 3 of 11 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the TX median for this major (11 colleges, $59,079): +$3,934
- Versus the U.S. median: -$2,084

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.37 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $63,013 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in TX (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,457 | $54,437 | 1.8 years |
| 30-48k | $13,851 | $60,529 | 2.1 years |
| 48-75k | $17,058 | $74,543 | 2.5 years |
| 75-110k | $22,073 | $96,459 | 3.3 years |
| 110k+ | $24,622 | $107,598 | 3.6 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Biochemistry at TX colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas State University | $64,830 | $22,750 | $16,805 | 55% |
| The University of Texas at Austin | $64,145 | $19,000 | $19,857 | 89% |
| Texas Tech University | $63,013 | $25,000 | $19,070 | 69% |
| University of Houston | $61,122 | $21,000 | $14,276 | 65% |
| University of North Texas | $60,655 | $23,304 | $15,649 | 61% |
| Texas A&M University-College Station | $59,079 | $16,250 | $21,315 | 84% |
| The University of Texas at Arlington | $53,830 | $23,201 | $13,951 | 54% |
| The University of Texas at El Paso | $51,356 | $16,322 | $9,403 | 50% |
| The University of Texas at Dallas | $50,432 | $20,500 | $18,267 | 76% |
| Baylor University | $49,661 | $27,000 | $41,104 | 80% |
| The University of Texas at San Antonio | $45,035 | $24,468 | $10,836 | 53% |

## Careers
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage $111,510 Lubbock, TX, $129,960 TX, $167,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.2% by 2035
- Biological Technicians (SOC 19-4021): median wage $38,640 Lubbock, TX, $50,130 TX, $57,510 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.4% by 2035
- Microbiologists (SOC 19-1022): median wage not reported Lubbock, TX, $66,450 TX, $87,990 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.2% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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