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Geological & Earth Sciences at Texas Tech University

If you plan to study Geological & Earth Sciences, consider the program at Texas Tech University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Texas Tech University is located in Lubbock, TX.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 34 geological & earth sciences degrees were granted at Texas Tech University.

Studying Online at Texas Tech University

Online coursework is an option at Texas Tech University. Of 40,757 students, 5,648 (14%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 21,407 (53%) took at least some classes online.

Geological & Earth Sciences Rankings at Texas Tech University

Use these rankings to compare Texas Tech University’s Geological & Earth Sciences program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Texas	#7 of 8
Best Value	Texas	#7 of 8
Best Schools (Quality)	Southwest (Region)	#10 of 13
Best Value	Southwest (Region)	#12 of 13
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#120 of 162
Best Value	Nationwide	#121 of 161

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Texas	#7 of 8
Best Value	Texas	#7 of 8
Best Schools (Quality)	Southwest (Region)	#10 of 13
Best Value	Southwest (Region)	#12 of 13
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#120 of 162
Best Value	Nationwide	#121 of 161

Earnings for Geological & Earth Sciences Graduates from Texas Tech University

Graduates of Texas Tech University’s Geological & Earth Sciences program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$39,319
2 years	$37,208
3 years	$45,031
4 years	$51,550
5 years	$57,013

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Geological & Earth Sciences graduates from Texas Tech University report median earnings of $51,550, compared with $63,780 for all Texas Tech University graduates — about 19% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Geological & Earth Sciences graduates from Texas Tech University comes in at $25,750.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Geological & Earth Sciences graduates at Texas Tech University, by degree type.

Program-wide, Geological & Earth Sciences graduates at Texas Tech University are 35% women (12) and 65% men (22).

Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Program at Texas Tech University

Of the 18 bachelor’s geological & earth sciences graduates at Texas Tech University, 33% were women (6) and 67% were men (12).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geological & Earth Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at Texas Tech University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	11
Hispanic / Latino	2
Black / African American	2
Asian	1
Two or More Races	2

Minority students account for 39% of Geological & Earth Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at Texas Tech University, higher than the national average of 26%.*

Geological & Earth Sciences Master’s Program at Texas Tech University

Of the 12 master’s geological & earth sciences graduates at Texas Tech University, 33% were women (4) and 67% were men (8).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geological & Earth Sciences master’s degree recipients at Texas Tech University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	5
Hispanic / Latino	1
International (Nonresident)	6

Minority students account for 8% of Geological & Earth Sciences master’s degree recipients at Texas Tech University, below the national average of 20%.*

Geological & Earth Sciences Doctoral Program at Texas Tech University

Of the 4 doctoral geological & earth sciences graduates at Texas Tech University, 50% were women (2) and 50% were men (2).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geological & Earth Sciences doctoral degree recipients at Texas Tech University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	3
International (Nonresident)	1

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Geological & Earth Sciences Concentrations at Texas Tech University

The Geological & Earth Sciences program at Texas Tech University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Geology & Earth Sciences	34

Best-Paid Careers for Geological & Earth Sciences Graduates

Those who complete Geological & Earth Sciences program at Texas Tech University work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid careers for Geological & Earth Sciences majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Water Resource Specialists	$179,716
Natural Sciences Managers	$132,227
Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians	$119,992
Clinical Research Coordinators	$110,931
Hydrologists	$96,513
Hydrologic Technicians	$92,011
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$72,801
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary	$69,509
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers	$58,500

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.