History
Bachelor's degree · Texas Tech University · Lubbock, TX
$38,687Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$52,969Median earnings 4 years after
$56,372Median earnings 5 years after
$21,237Median federal debt
76Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in History at Texas Tech University earn a median of $38,687 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $50,680 four years after graduating (middle half: $36,330–$66,736). Median debt is $21,237, about 55% of first-year earnings.
History (Bachelor's degree) at other Texas schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| University of Houston-Clear Lake Houston | $57,239 | $18,750 |
| The University of Texas at Arlington Arlington | $44,806 | $22,000 |
| Texas A&M University-College Station College Station | $42,899 | $16,751 |
| University of Houston Houston | $39,240 | $19,500 |
| Texas State University San Marcos | $37,741 | $21,500 |
| The University of Texas at Dallas Richardson | $37,450 | $19,125 |
| University of Houston-Downtown Houston | $37,246 | $20,000 |
| University of North Texas Denton | $36,568 | $21,000 |
| Angelo State University San Angelo | $34,519 | $20,896 |
| The University of Texas at Austin Austin | $34,495 | $18,625 |
| The University of Texas at Tyler Tyler | $34,269 | $17,962 |
| Sam Houston State University Huntsville | $34,016 | $24,250 |
| Southern Methodist University Dallas | $33,550 | $22,280 |
| Texas A&M University-San Antonio San Antonio | $33,392 | $17,886 |
| The University of Texas at San Antonio San Antonio | $33,264 | $21,407 |
Other programs at Texas Tech University
- Information Science/StudiesMaster's degree
$87,966 - Computer EngineeringBachelor's degree
$85,619 - Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's degree
$82,521 - Petroleum EngineeringBachelor's degree
$80,460 - Electrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringBachelor's degree
$79,544 - Curriculum and InstructionDoctoral degree
$77,754 - Chemical EngineeringBachelor's degree
$77,586 - Environmental/Environmental Health EngineeringMaster's degree
$76,829 - Environmental/Environmental Health EngineeringBachelor's degree
$76,708 - Family and Consumer Economics and Related StudiesMaster's degree
$75,686 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree
$75,666 - Construction EngineeringBachelor's degree
$75,421 - Civil EngineeringBachelor's degree
$74,655 - Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's degree
$73,268 - LawFirst professional degree
$72,448 - Industrial EngineeringBachelor's degree
$71,545 - Clinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyDoctoral degree
$69,689 - Science, Technology and SocietyBachelor's degree
$69,382 - Finance and Financial Management ServicesMaster's degree
$69,066 - Accounting and Related ServicesMaster's degree
$65,786
Frequently asked questions
How much do History graduates from Texas Tech University make?
The median salary is $38,687 one year after graduation and $56,372 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $21,237.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.