Geology & Earth Sciences at Rice University
If you plan to study geology & earth sciences, take a look at what Rice University has to offer and decide if the program is a good match for you. Get started with the following essential facts.Rice is located in Houston, Texas and has a total student population of 7,643.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Geology & Earth Sciences section at the bottom of this page.
Featured Rice University Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
Gain the analytical, technical and science communications skills you need to begin your career with this specialized online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
Rice Geology & Earth Sciences Degrees Available
- Bachelor’s Degree in Geology
- Master’s Degree in Geology
Featured Rice University Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
Gain the analytical, technical and science communications skills you need to begin your career with this specialized online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
Rice Geology & Earth Sciences Rankings
There were 6 students who received their doctoral degrees in geology, making the school the #22 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Geology Student Demographics at Rice
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geology majors at Rice University.
Rice Geology & Earth Sciences Master’s Program
In the geology master's program at this school, racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of degree recipients. That is 9% better than the national average.*
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Rice University with a master's in geology.
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
---|---|
Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 1 |
Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
White | 1 |
International Students | 3 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Related Majors
Related Programs
Learn about other programs related to Rice University that might interest you.
Gain the analytical, technical and science communications skills you need to begin your career with this specialized online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
Careers That Geology Grads May Go Into
A degree in geology can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for TX, the home state for Rice University.
Occupation | Jobs in TX | Average Salary in TX |
---|---|---|
Geoscientists | 7,810 | $150,140 |
Natural Sciences Managers | 2,620 | $127,270 |
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors | 940 | $104,760 |
Hydrologists | 310 | $78,240 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Anatol Stefanowitsch under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.