Physics
Bachelor's degree · Texas Tech University · Lubbock, TX
$57,435Median earnings 1 year after graduating
—Median earnings 3 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$21,500Median federal debt
19Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Physics at Texas Tech University earn a median of $57,435 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $76,786 four years after graduating (middle half: $51,777–$102,948). Median debt is $21,500, about 37% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Physics (Bachelor's degree) at other Texas schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Texas A&M University-College Station College Station | $53,329 | $19,500 |
| Texas State University San Marcos | $41,737 | $19,500 |
| The University of Texas at Austin Austin | $36,832 | $19,500 |
| The University of Texas at San Antonio San Antonio | $36,328 | $25,000 |
| The University of Texas at Arlington Arlington | $34,611 | $22,964 |
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 Physics graduates from Texas Tech University make?
The median salary is $57,435 one year after graduation.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $21,500.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.