Geological & Earth Sciences at Sul Ross State University
What traits are you looking for in a geology school? To help you decide if Sul Ross State University is right for you, we've gathered the following information about the school's geology program.Sul Ross is located in Alpine, Texas and approximately 2,345 students attend the school each year.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Geological & Earth Sciences section at the bottom of this page.
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Sul Ross Geological & Earth Sciences Degrees Available
- Bachelor’s Degree in Geology
- Master’s Degree in Geology
Featured Sul Ross State 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.
BS in Geosciences - Natural Resources Conservation
Learn to manage and conserve our natural resources with this specialized online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
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Geology Student Demographics at Sul Ross
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geology majors at Sul Ross State University.
Sul Ross Geological & Earth Sciences Master’s Program

Of the students who received a geology master's degree from Sul Ross, 100% were white. This is above average for this degree on the natiowide level.
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Sul Ross State University with a master's in geology.

Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
---|---|
Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 0 |
Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
White | 2 |
International Students | 0 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Concentrations Within Geological & Earth Sciences
The following geology concentations are available at Sul Ross State University. The completion numbers here include all graduates who receive any type of degree in this field from Sul Ross State University. Some of these focus areas may not be available for your degree level.
Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
---|---|
Geology & Earth Sciences | 2 |
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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 Sul Ross State University.
Occupation | Jobs in TX | Average Salary in TX |
---|---|---|
Geoscientists | 7,810 | $150,140 |
Natural Sciences Managers | 2,620 | $127,270 |
Chemistry Professors | 1,700 | $95,070 |
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 Adavyd under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.