Texas Tech University

Texas Tech achieves world ranking for education

Robert Stein

October 18, 2018

Texas Tech University ranks among the top 300 universities in the world for the subject of education, according to the latest Times Higher Education World University Rankings.

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Texas Tech University ranks among the top 300 universities in the world for the subject of education, according to the latest Times Higher Education World University Rankings.

Times Higher Education compares more than 1,250 universities across the globe, and its rankings are widely considered some of the most respected measures of excellence in higher education.

Texas Tech came in at No. 5 for education among the 38 public, four-year universities in Texas. Other Texas universities in the rankings include University of Texas at Austin (22), Texas A&M University (73), University of Houston (176-200) and University of Texas at San Antonio (251-300).

The 2019 education rankings, released Oct. 17, are based on metrics in five areas: teaching, research, research citations, international outlook and industry income. The list highlights universities leading in education, teacher training and academic studies in education subjects.