Departments
Learn about the seven academic departments that support teaching, research, advising, and degree programs across the college.
Meet Our DepartmentsWhitacre College of Engineering
Academics Overview
Discover the academic pathways, departments, and degree opportunities available through the Edward E. Whitacre Jr. College of Engineering.
Engineering Education
Academic paths built around discovery, preparation, and impact.
As one of Texas Tech University's founding colleges, the Edward E. Whitacre Jr. College of Engineering prepares students to solve real problems through rigorous coursework, hands-on learning, research opportunities, and connections across industry and community.
Use this overview as a starting point to explore departments, undergraduate programs, graduate opportunities, and combined bachelor's and master's pathways.
Academic Pathways
Where will engineering take you?
Whether you are exploring engineering for the first time, planning graduate study, or looking ahead to an accelerated bachelor's and master's pathway, these are the main academic entry points for the college.
Undergraduate Degrees
Explore bachelor's degree programs and undergraduate academic options offered through Texas Tech Engineering.
Find Your Major
Graduate Degrees
Find master's and doctoral opportunities for students ready to advance their engineering knowledge through research, coursework, and specialization.
Advance Your Education
Combined Bachelor's & Master's
Eligible students may be able to complete both a bachelor's and master's degree through participating 150-hour pathways.
Accelerate Your DegreeDepartments
Meet Our Departments
The Whitacre College of Engineering is home to seven departments that support academic programs, faculty research, student success, and industry engagement.
- Department of Chemical Engineering
- Department of Civil, Environmental, and Construction Engineering
- Department of Computer Science
- Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering
- Department of Industrial, Manufacturing & Systems Engineering
- Department of Mechanical Engineering
- Bob L. Herd Department of Petroleum Engineering
Departments are academic homes for faculty, research areas, and program advising. Degree options may span undergraduate, graduate, and certificate pathways depending on the department.
Advanced Academic Opportunity
Combined Bachelor's and Master's Degrees
The Whitacre College of Engineering provides 150-hour combined bachelor's and master's degree pathways that allow eligible students to earn both a B.S. and an M.S. degree with approximately 150 credit hours.
Students may be able to use graduate work that closely matches undergraduate degree requirements to substitute for selected undergraduate courses. Early planning and contact with department advisors is essential.
Still Deciding?
Find the right engineering direction.
You do not have to know every answer before you start. The college can help you compare programs, understand academic pathways, and connect with the people and resources that match your goals.
Build your future through Texas Tech Engineering.
Explore academic programs, connect with the college, or take the next step toward becoming a Red Raider engineer.
Edward E. Whitacre Jr. College of Engineering
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