# Texas Tech University: Environmental Engineering (bachelor's)

Lubbock, TX. IPEDS 229115, CIP 14.14. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/texas-tech-university/majors/environmental-engineering

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $76,708
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $90,143 (U.S. median for this major: $81,659 across 46 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $19,750 (U.S. median $22,572)
- Rank in TX: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$8,484

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.37 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $90,143 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 | 1.0 years |
| 30-48k | $13,851 | $60,529 | 1.1 years |
| 48-75k | $17,058 | $74,543 | 1.3 years |
| 75-110k | $22,073 | $96,459 | 1.7 years |
| 110k+ | $24,622 | $107,598 | 1.9 years |

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

## Environmental Engineering at TX colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Tech University | $90,143 | $19,750 | $19,070 | 69% |

## Careers
- Architectural and Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041): median wage $150,150 Lubbock, TX, $171,370 TX, $171,270 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.5% by 2035
- Environmental Engineers (SOC 17-2081): median wage not reported Lubbock, TX, $123,060 TX, $107,110 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.3% by 2035
- Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors (SOC 17-2111): median wage not reported Lubbock, TX, $123,440 TX, $115,160 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.4% 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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