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Geological & Earth Sciences at University of Houston

If you plan to study Geological & Earth Sciences, you may want to check out the program at University of Houston. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Houston sits in Houston, TX.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 74 geological & earth sciences degrees were granted at University of Houston.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Houston

Many students take online classes at University of Houston. Of 47,980 students, 5,933 (12%) studied exclusively online and 26,962 (56%) took at least some classes online.

Geological & Earth Sciences Rankings at University of Houston

Rankings can help you compare University of Houston’s Geological & Earth Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Southwest (Region)	#2 of 13
Best Value	Texas	#2 of 8
Best Schools (Quality)	Southwest (Region)	#3 of 13
Best Schools (Quality)	Texas	#3 of 8
Best Value	Nationwide	#40 of 161
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#52 of 162

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Southwest (Region)	#2 of 13
Best Value	Texas	#2 of 8
Best Schools (Quality)	Southwest (Region)	#3 of 13
Best Schools (Quality)	Texas	#3 of 8
Best Value	Nationwide	#40 of 161
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#52 of 162

Earnings for Geological & Earth Sciences Graduates from University of Houston

Graduates of University of Houston’s Geological & Earth Sciences program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$65,666
2 years	$54,179
3 years	$68,644
4 years	$83,463
5 years	$88,261

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Geological & Earth Sciences graduates from University of Houston earn a median of $83,463, compared with $66,496 for all University of Houston graduates — about 26% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Geological & Earth Sciences graduates from University of Houston comes in at $25,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Geological & Earth Sciences graduates at University of Houston, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Geological & Earth Sciences graduates at University of Houston are 45% women (33) and 55% men (41).

Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Program at University of Houston

Of the 29 bachelor’s geological & earth sciences degrees awarded at University of Houston, 55% were women (16) and 45% were men (13).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	11
Hispanic / Latino	14
Black / African American	1
Asian	1
Two or More Races	1
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 59% of Geological & Earth Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Houston, higher than the national average of 26%.*

Geological & Earth Sciences Master’s Program at University of Houston

Among the 23 master’s geological & earth sciences graduates at University of Houston, 39% were women (9) and 61% were men (14).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	8
Hispanic / Latino	8
Asian	1
International (Nonresident)	6

Minority students account for 39% of Geological & Earth Sciences master’s degree recipients at University of Houston, higher than the national average of 20%.*

Geological & Earth Sciences Doctoral Program at University of Houston

Of the 22 doctoral geological & earth sciences graduates at University of Houston, 36% were women (8) and 64% were men (14).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2
Hispanic / Latino	2
Black / African American	1
Asian	5
American Indian / Alaska Native	1
International (Nonresident)	11

Minority students account for 41% of Geological & Earth Sciences doctoral degree recipients at University of Houston, higher than the national average of 18%.*

*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 University of Houston

The Geological & Earth Sciences program at University of Houston offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Geology & Earth Sciences	48
Geophysics & Seismology	26

Best-Paid Careers for Geological & Earth Sciences Graduates

Graduates of the Geological & Earth Sciences program at University of Houston work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks 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.