Medicine at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Doctoral Degree
Earnings Distribution
How Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center graduates compare to all programs nationally
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center graduates earn $63k, placing them in the 25th percentile of all medicine doctoral programs nationally.
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.
Compare to Similar Programs in Texas
Medicine doctoral's programs at peer institutions in Texas (3 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center | $63,386 | $100,652 | — | — |
| Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center-El Paso | $61,410 | — | — | — |
| National Median | $65,263 | — | — | — |
Other Medicine Programs in Texas
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Texas schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center-El Paso El Paso | — | $61,410 | — |
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, approximately 14% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.