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Geological & Earth Sciences at The University of Texas Permian Basin

If you plan to study Geological & Earth Sciences, take a look at what The University of Texas Permian Basin. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

The University of Texas Permian Basin sits in Odessa, TX.

During the most recent reporting year, 12 geological & earth sciences degrees were granted at The University of Texas Permian Basin.

Online & Distance Learning at The University of Texas Permian Basin

Distance learning is available at The University of Texas Permian Basin. Of 5,585 students, 2,871 (51%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,917 (34%) took at least some classes online.

Earnings for Geological & Earth Sciences Graduates from The University of Texas Permian Basin

Students who complete The University of Texas Permian Basin’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
2 years	$42,188
3 years	$57,396
4 years	$60,021
5 years	$55,699

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Geological & Earth Sciences graduates from The University of Texas Permian Basin take home a median $60,021, compared with $58,462 for all The University of Texas Permian Basin graduates — about 3% higher than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Geological & Earth Sciences graduates at The University of Texas Permian Basin, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, Geological & Earth Sciences graduates at The University of Texas Permian Basin are 25% women (3) and 75% men (9).

Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Program at The University of Texas Permian Basin

Of the 5 bachelor’s geological & earth sciences degrees awarded at The University of Texas Permian Basin, 40% were women (2) and 60% were men (3).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1
Hispanic / Latino	4

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 80% of Geological & Earth Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at The University of Texas Permian Basin, above the national average of 26%.*

Geological & Earth Sciences Master’s Program at The University of Texas Permian Basin

Of the 7 master’s geological & earth sciences graduates at The University of Texas Permian Basin, 14% were women (1) and 86% were men (6).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	4
International (Nonresident)	3

*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 Permian Basin

This Geological & Earth Sciences program at The University of Texas Permian Basin offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Geology & Earth Sciences	12

Highest-Paying Careers for Geological & Earth Sciences Graduates

Those who complete Geological & Earth Sciences program at The University of Texas Permian Basin pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid 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.