College of Human Sciences

Points of Pride

The College of Human Sciences at Texas Tech University is dedicated to improving and enhancing the human condition. We are proud to share our notable achievements that include top-ranking degree programs, top awards, renowned faculty, and dedicated staff that each contribute to our mission and goals. We celebrate our commitment to excellence and rich history as one of four original schools on the Texas Tech campus.

Academic Program Rankings

#1 - Personal Financial Planning Program in the Nation, per Wealth Management, 2019

#2 - Best Value ranking of Hospitality Management program, per College Factual, 2019

#2 - Best Value rank of Family, Consumer & Human Sciences program, per College Factual, 2019

#2 - Ranking for HDFS Majors in Texas, per Zippia.com, 2018

#13 - Out of 70 schools for the Online Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics, per Intelligent.com, 2019

Faculty Innovation

NCAA Alcohol Education Grant to Encourage Safer Drinking Behavior Among Texas Tech Students

Interior Design Professor awarded research grant from EYP, Inc. for a study at the newly built Ocean Medical Center project in New Jersey

Family and Consumer Sciences Education Professor selected as the chair-elect for the National Board of Directors of Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA)

Cotton Grant to Enhance Education Practices for Newly Established Fashion Merchandising Curriculum in the Department of Hospitality and Retail Management

Student Achievements

Doctoral Student Wins Sherwin-Williams Student Design Challenge

HDFS Student Wins the 2018 Congressional Award Gold Medal

Doctoral Nutritional Sciences Student Receives Prestigious Fellowship

FPA Challenge Team Wins $1,000 scholarship – 3rd Place

Outreach and Engagement

Texas Tech and UMC Establish Children's Behavioral Health Clinic

Texas Tech to Officially Open Nutrition & Metabolic Health Initiative's New Home

Center for Adolescent Resiliency's United Future Leaders Recognized for Community

Apparel Design and Manufacturing Students Design Custom Clothing for Local Lubbock Children

Community Connection: Texas Tech Center Helps Students in Addiction Recovery