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Geological & Earth Sciences at The University of Texas at San Antonio

If you are interested in studying Geological & Earth Sciences, take a look at what The University of Texas at San Antonio. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

The University of Texas at San Antonio sits in San Antonio, TX.

During the most recent reporting year, 38 geological & earth sciences degrees were granted at The University of Texas at San Antonio.

Studying Online at The University of Texas at San Antonio

Distance learning is available at The University of Texas at San Antonio. Of 35,770 students, 4,185 (12%) studied exclusively online and 19,560 (55%) took at least some classes online.

Geological & Earth Sciences Rankings at The University of Texas at San Antonio

Rankings can help you compare The University of Texas at San Antonio’s Geological & Earth Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Southwest (Region)	#1 of 13
Best Value	Texas	#1 of 8
Best Schools (Quality)	Texas	#6 of 8
Best Schools (Quality)	Southwest (Region)	#8 of 13
Best Value	Nationwide	#22 of 161
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#112 of 162

Earnings for Geological & Earth Sciences Graduates from The University of Texas at San Antonio

Graduates of The University of Texas at San Antonio’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	$40,470
2 years	$48,598
3 years	$46,768
4 years	$50,177
5 years	$56,304

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Geological & Earth Sciences graduates from The University of Texas at San Antonio take home a median $50,177, compared with $59,692 for all The University of Texas at San Antonio graduates — about 16% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Geological & Earth Sciences graduates from The University of Texas at San Antonio stands at $18,969.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Geological & Earth Sciences graduates at The University of Texas at San Antonio, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Geological & Earth Sciences graduates at The University of Texas at San Antonio are 42% women (16) and 58% men (22).

Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Program at The University of Texas at San Antonio

Of the 13 bachelor’s geological & earth sciences graduates at The University of Texas at San Antonio, 38% were women (5) and 62% were men (8).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	4
Hispanic / Latino	6
Black / African American	2
Two or More Races	1

Minority students account for 69% of Geological & Earth Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at The University of Texas at San Antonio, above the national average of 26%.*

Geological & Earth Sciences Master’s Program at The University of Texas at San Antonio

Among the 15 master’s geological & earth sciences graduates at The University of Texas at San Antonio, 40% were women (6) and 60% were men (9).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	8
Hispanic / Latino	5
International (Nonresident)	2

Minority students account for 33% of Geological & Earth Sciences master’s degree recipients at The University of Texas at San Antonio, above the national average of 20%.*

*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 The University of Texas at San Antonio

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

Concentration	Graduates
Geology & Earth Sciences	22
Other Geological & Earth Sciences	16

Best-Paid Careers for Geological & Earth Sciences Graduates

Students who finish Geological & Earth Sciences program at The University of Texas at San Antonio go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for Geological & Earth Sciences graduates, 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.